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Free Emergency Contraception at Local Pharmacies
From 29th October 2025, women of child-bearing age can access the emergency contraception pill for free from most community pharmacies across England, without needing to see a GP.
This service is designed to make emergency contraception quicker and easier to access when it is needed.
What you need to know:
- Available free of charge at almost 10,000 community pharmacies across England
- No age limits - anyone who needs emergency contraception can access the service
- No appointment or referral required – you can walk in
- A trained pharmacist will provide the pill following an approved and confidential process
If you think you may need emergency contraception, it is important not to delay, as it is more effective the sooner it is taken.
You can find a pharmacy near you that offers this service by visiting:
Find emergency contraception - NHS
If you need further advice or support, your local pharmacy team will be able to help.
Published: Dec 15, 2025
ORCHARD HOUSE
SURGERY
Bleak Road
Romney Marsh
Lydd
TN29 9AE
Tel: 01797 320307
We are a branch surgery of Birchington Medical Centre
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Registered address: Camburgh House, 27 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DN