If you have been using the same oral contraceptive pill for at least a year, you can now get your repeat prescription direct from Murrays Chemist in Harrow.
What is the contraceptive pill?
Oral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. There are two main types of the contraceptive pill:
The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) also simply “the pill” contains two hormones called oestrogen and progesterone. This is a very effective form of contraception that works in three ways:
Stops you from producing an egg.
Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
Thins the womb lining making egg-implantation less likely.
When taking a combined pill, you usually take one pill and day for three weeks and then give your self a 7-day break when you will have a period.
The progesterone-only pill (POP) also known as the “mini-pill” contains only progesterone. POPs work in two ways:
Stops you from producing an egg.
Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
If you use a mini-pill you will take one tablet a day without a break.
Why get my contraceptive pill from Murray Chemist?
Going direct to your pharmacy for your oral contraceptives gives you a number of benefits:
GPs are busy: you’re likely to get an appointment more quickly at your pharmacist
More convenient times for you: we open on Saturdays!
Avoid the doctors waiting room: your GP is invariably running late
Plus we’re are conveniently located in the shops on Kenton Road.
Which oral contraceptive pills can I get through this service?
The types of contraceptive pills available through this repeat prescription service is:
Progestogen-only pill
Combined oral contraceptive pill
We conduct all our contraceptive appointments in our private consultation rooms at our store on in Harrow. There, you’ll have a brief consultation with the pharmacist who may check your blood pressure and ask you about your overall health.
How do I get my oral contraceptive repeat prescription in Harrow?
At Harmony Health in Murrays Chemist in Harrow, you can book an oral contraceptive repeat prescription appointment online.
Are you ready for a consultation?
Your consultation will be performed by a certified practitioner. Schedule your appointment now!