Services Database Provision of Combined Oral Contraception and Progestogen-Only Contraception Pills (Southwark Area)
Service ID
151266
Description
In this service, pharmacists are able to provide oral hormonal contraception (combination and progestogen-only pills) women aged 16 years and over, in accordance with a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
The pharmacist will provide general advice and support to those seeking advice on contraception and signposting to specific services where appropriate.
Location of service
Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Sexual health
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
The service can only be provided by accredited pharmacists who have satisfactorily completed training approved by Southwark CCG. Initially, this is a 2 day accreditation course with annual update. The accredited pharmacist must also agree to attend additional courses as deemed as necessary by Southwark CCG. This training schedule must be considered mandatory to provide the service.
Comments
This service is available in the Southwark area only.
