Completely. Consultations happen in our private consultation room, or over a secure call if you choose video or phone. With your consent a note is shared with your GP so your record stays joined up — but if you'd rather it wasn't, the consultation can still go ahead.

Free NHS Contraception — Pill by Post in England

Choose your path

What do you need today?

Three ways in — all free, all with our pharmacist. Pick the one that fits and we’ll take it from there.

Time-sensitive Emergency contraception After unprotected sex, or if your usual contraception has been missed or let you down. Free through the NHS — and the sooner it’s taken, the better it works. Call or walk in now

What we can supply

15 pills, all FREE on the NHS

8 combined pills and 7 progestogen-only (mini) pills — started or continued here, free. Not sure which? That’s exactly what the consultation is for.

	Combined pill (COC)	Mini pill (POP)
Hormones	Oestrogen + progestogen	Progestogen only
Ages covered here	From first period to 49	To 54 (49 for the drospirenone pill)
Often suits	Those wanting predictable, lighter periods	Those who can’t take oestrogen — incl. many migraine or blood-pressure situations
Cost here	£0.00 — FREE on the NHS	£0.00 — FREE on the NHS

Rigevidon contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Rigevidon £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Microgynon contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Microgynon £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Levest contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Levest £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Yasmin contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Yasmin £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Lucette contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Lucette £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Gedarel contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Gedarel £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Marvelon contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Marvelon £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Mercilon contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Combined pill Mercilon £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Cerelle contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Mini pill (POP) Cerelle £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Cerazette contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Mini pill (POP) Cerazette £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Desogestrel contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Mini pill (POP) Desogestrel £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Lovima contraceptive pill pack illustration

P Mini pill (POP) Lovima £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Hana contraceptive pill pack illustration

P Mini pill (POP) Hana £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Noriday contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Mini pill (POP) Noriday £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Norgeston contraceptive pill pack illustration

POM Mini pill (POP) Norgeston £0.00 — FREE on the NHS Book — it’s free ›

Images are illustrations only — you’ll receive the same brand named on the card, though its packaging may look a little different.

Emergency contraception

Need it now? Every hour counts.

The morning-after pill can work up to 4–5 days after, depending on the medicine — but the sooner it’s taken, the better it works. Don’t book ahead: call us or walk straight in, and our pharmacist will see you privately.

Call us now — 0113 244 1551 Or book a call for today →

Prefer a booked slot? Pick the next available time and our pharmacist will call you — but if you need it today, calling or walking in now is fastest.

Can’t get to us? After a phone or video consultation, if it’s right for you and will arrive within the time it can be taken, we can post it: Royal Mail First Class is free, or choose Special Delivery (guaranteed by 1pm the next working day) for the Royal Mail cost, which we confirm on your call. You can always collect it free instead.

The most effective option: the copper coil (IUD) is the most effective emergency contraception. It can be fitted within 5 days (120 hours) of unprotected sex at a sexual health clinic or GP surgery — ask us and we’ll help you find the nearest.

Free through the NHS Private & judgement-free No appointment needed

Or walk in — open 7 days

Hyde Park Pharmacy
22-24 Woodsley Rd, Leeds LS3 1DT
Ask at the counter for a private word with the pharmacist — no explanation needed in front of anyone.

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg emergency contraception pack illustration

Take within 72 hours Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg One tablet, taken once — within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. Free through the NHS Make a booking ›

ellaOne ulipristal acetate 30 mg emergency contraception pack illustration

Take within 120 hours (5 days) ellaOne (ulipristal acetate 30 mg) One tablet, taken once — within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex. Free through the NHS Make a booking ›

Our pharmacist chooses the right one with you — timing, your medicines and your health all matter, and the sooner it’s taken the better it works. The fastest route is to call us or walk straight in.

There are two types of emergency pill — our pharmacist will advise which suits you, based on timing and your health. If we’re closed right now, NHS 111 can point you to the nearest open service — don’t wait until morning if somewhere closer is open tonight.

	Levonorgestrel	Ulipristal acetate
Take within	72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex	120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex
How it’s taken	One tablet, once	One tablet, once
Cost here	Free through the NHS	Free through the NHS
Which one for me?	Our pharmacist chooses with you — timing, your medicines and your health all matter. Sooner is always better, whichever is used.

Book your free consultation

Pick a time that suits you

Routine pill consultations only — starting or continuing. It takes about 10–15 minutes, it’s completely confidential, and there’s nothing to pay.

Your free NHS pill consultation

Booking for: Start the pill · change anything below before you confirm.

Need emergency contraception? Don’t book ahead — call 0113 244 1551 or walk in now. It’s quicker, and every hour counts.

1How should we do your consultation?

Prefer face-to-face? Just walk in any opening hour — no booking needed.

2What do you need?

I want to…

3Your details

First name Please enter your first name.

Last name Please enter your last name.

Date of birth Please enter your date of birth.

Phone number Please enter the phone number we should use.

Email — we send your video link here Please enter a valid email address.

Confidential — used only to arrange and confirm your consultation. Nothing about the service appears on your bank statement, because there’s nothing to pay.

4Pick a time

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Please pick a time — or call us on 0113 244 1551 and we’ll do it together.

Free NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. Your consultation is with our pharmacist, who’ll confirm the right option for you — nothing is supplied without their assessment.

What to expect

What happens at your consultation

No forms to fill in beforehand, no tests to arrange — the pharmacist handles everything in the conversation.

A Hyde Park Pharmacy pharmacist during a confidential consultation

1

A relaxed, confidential chat

10–15 minutes with our pharmacist — by video, phone or in our private consultation room. They’ll ask about your health, your medicines and what you want from your contraception.
2

The pharmacist confirms the right option

Starting the combined pill? A blood pressure and height & weight check is part of it — done in store in a couple of minutes, or you can share recent readings on a remote call. The pharmacist decides what’s safe and suitable, and explains why.
3

Collect it, or we post it free

Collect in store the same day, or we post it free to any address in England. Up to 3 months’ supply to start, then usually 6–12 months at a time once you’re settled.

Who it’s for

Your questions, answered

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is open to almost everyone who uses, or wants to use, the pill — here’s how it works in practice.

Is the contraceptive pill free on the NHS?

Yes. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service covers the consultation and the supply of your pill, and emergency contraception too — there’s no prescription charge and no GP appointment is needed. Posting is free; the only cost you could ever choose is Special Delivery for emergency contraception, if you want it guaranteed by 1pm the next working day.

What ages does it cover?

The combined pill is available from your first period up to and including age 49. The progestogen-only pill goes up to and including age 54 for most types (49 for the drospirenone-only pill). Under-16s are welcome — the pharmacist will chat with you sensitively, make sure you understand your choices, and keep it confidential, in line with national guidance.

What if the pill isn’t right for me?

Our pharmacist will never supply something that isn’t safe or suitable for you. If the pill isn’t the right fit, they’ll talk through the alternatives and point you to the right service — for example Leeds Sexual Health for long-acting options like the coil, implant or injection, or your GP where that’s the better route.

Video call or phone call — which should I pick?

Whichever suits you — both are private, free and with the same pharmacist. For a video call we email you a secure link before your time; for a phone call the pharmacist rings the number you give us. And if you’d rather do it face-to-face, just walk in — no booking needed.

How much supply will I get?

When you start a pill (or restart after a break), the first supply is up to 3 months, so the pharmacist can check how you’re getting on. Once you’re settled, ongoing supplies are usually 6–12 months at a time — fewer trips, no gaps.

Can I get the contraceptive pill online through the NHS?

Yes, if you are in England. Book a free NHS phone or video consultation with our pharmacist — it takes about 10–15 minutes and you don’t need a GP appointment or a prescription. You can give us your own recent blood pressure and weight readings. If the pill is right for you, we post it free to your address in England, or you can collect it from our Leeds pharmacy.

I don’t live in Leeds — can I still use the service?

Yes. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is open to anyone in England. Book a phone or video consultation with our pharmacist from wherever you are; if the pill is right for you, we post it free to your address in England — handy if you’re a student heading home for the holidays. You can also collect it from our Leeds pharmacy.

Can you post emergency contraception?

If our pharmacist agrees it will arrive within the time it can be taken, yes: Royal Mail First Class is free, or you can choose Special Delivery (guaranteed by 1pm the next working day) and pay the Royal Mail cost, which we confirm on your call. Emergency contraception works best the sooner it is taken, so calling us or walking in is always fastest — and you can collect it free from the pharmacy.

Is it confidential?

Completely. Consultations happen in our private consultation room, or over a secure call if you choose video or phone. With your consent a short note is shared with your GP so your record stays joined up — but if you’d rather it wasn’t, the consultation can still go ahead.

Sort your contraception today — free

Book a phone or video consultation in under a minute from anywhere in England, or walk in any opening hour in Leeds. Our pharmacist takes it from there.

Book your free consultation →

About this service. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is a free NHS service provided under national Patient Group Directions. Our pharmacist carries out the full clinical assessment at your consultation and makes every supply decision — nothing on this page is a promise of supply. Blood pressure and height & weight checks are part of starting the combined pill. If a different method or service would suit you better, we’ll say so and point you to the right place — including Leeds Sexual Health (0113 392 0333) for long-acting methods, and your GP.

NHS contraception, made simple — free at Hyde Park Pharmacy