Services Database The Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception
Service ID
18686
Description
The service allows the provision, where clinically indicated, of a free supply of progestogen only emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) as specified within the Patient Group Direction (PGD). The pharmacist must also include as part of the EHC consultation a discussion about chlamydia and offer every individual a chlamydia test kit.
The service is available to female service users of any age living or registered with a GP in Dorset, Bournemouth or Poole.
Location of service
Dorset LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Emergency hormonal contraception
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
In order to offer the service pharmacists must:
- complete the CPPE distance learning pack “Emergency Contraception” 2011; and
- complete the CPPE e-learning module (1.5 hours) “Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 2012” and keep a record of updates completed.
Pharmacists shall cascade training on the supply of EHC to all pharmacy staff to ensure that everyone is aware of the key issues regarding the supply of EHC and so that all staff respond sensitively and appropriately to enquiries about EHC. In particular, staff should recognise that all requests for EHC should be referred to the Pharmacist early on in the consultation
