Contraceptive pill
Buy 3 months supply of your current contraceptive pill online for when you cannot get to your GP surgery.
Read medical information and answer medical questions to buy treatment online.
Medical information
Women who are eligible can obtain a 3-month supply of their current contraceptive pills if the following applies:
- You have been taking the same contraceptive pill for the last year.
- You have had no problems with your contraceptive pill in the last year.
- You have had a face-to-face pill check in the last year.
Dr Fox can only issue a 3-month supply of your current pill. This service does not replace your regular face-to-face contraceptive pill check-up. We are required to inform your GP of any supplies and will require your GP details.
Risks of taking the contraceptive pill
The risks of taking the contraceptive pill vary depending on general health, age and type of pill. For the details please see the patient information leaflet supplied with all pill packs (links to each leaflet are also below). We do not supply contraception to women in high risk groups.
The combined contraceptive pill (pills containing oestrogen and progestogen) increases the risk of thrombosis, arterial disease, migraines, and high blood pressure. There is a very small increase in risk of breast and cervical cancer with these pills. This is balanced by small decreased risks of cancer of the ovaries and womb.
We are unable to supply contraception online to women aged 50 years and above. Please consult your regular doctor/nurse or a contraceptive advice service.
Selecting contraception
After a consultation you will, if eligible, be able to choose your current contraceptive pill (combined & mini pill) from the list below.
Dr Fox only allows the supply of your current pill, not changes to new pills.
Selecting suitable contraception in the first place requires a face-to-face consultation with a doctor or health professional with specialist training. Numerous factors need to be taken into account including general health, lifestyle, personal preference, past contraceptive history, past medical history, current medication, and others factors. Not all types of contraception are suitable for all women.
Alternatives to the contraceptive pill include long-acting injectable hormones, intrauterine devices implanted into the womb, barrier methods such as condoms, and sterilisation which is non-reversible. There are also natural methods which rely on having intercourse at non-fertile times. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.
Patient Information Leaflets:
Cautions and exclusions
- Women with previous thrombosis or a family history of thrombosis
- Women who are obese (body mass index over 30)
- Women who are immobilised long term, e.g. confined to a wheelchair or bed
- Women with a history of stroke and mini-stroke and ischaemic heart disease (heart attack and angina)
- Women with high blood pressure (over 150/90)
- Women over 50 years
- Women 35 years and over who smoke
- Women with diabetes
- Women with a history of migraine, particularly with focal symptoms
Dr Fox supplies contraceptive pills on prescription to prevent pregnancy – you are required to answer a medical questionnaire before your order can be completed.
Authored 18 March 2010 by Dr Tony Steele
Last updated 19 August 2019
Reviewed by Dr B. Babor, Dr A. Wood, Dr P. Hunt
Last reviewed 12 February 2018
References
- FSRH, 2016, UK MEC, accessed 16 August 2019
- NICE, 2019, Combined oral contraceptive, accessed 16 August 2019
Contraceptive pill brands
Prices
Prices for 3 x 1 month calendar packs are listed above by brand for both combined pill and mini pill. Dr Fox also charges a small prescription fee per order.
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Dr Fox prices are 25%-50% lower cost than other online clinics.
If you have your own private paper prescription please post to our pharmacy (details).
Prescription fees
Dr Fox supplies medicine on prescription and charges a small prescription fee based on the order value of each prescription.
Prescriptions are issued by our doctors online and sent electronically to our pharmacy.
If you have your own private or NHS paper prescription please post to our pharmacy (details).
Dr Fox prices are 25%–50% lower than other UK online clinics.
| Order value | Prescription fee |
|---|---|
| up to £10 | £1.00 |
| up to £20 | £2.00 |
| up to £40 | £3.00 |
| over £40 | £4.00 |
| Contraceptive pill | Dr Fox* | Lloyds Pharmacy | Health Express | Pharmacy2U | Superdrug | Dr Ed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microgynon 30 | £13.50 | £15.00 | £32.95 | £15.00 | £20.00 | £14.00 |
| Marvelon | £13.20 | £15.00 | £32.95 | £20.00 | £25.00 | £24.00 |
| Ovranette | £12.50 | £10.00 | £32.95 | £10.00 | £20.00 | £24.00 |
| Yasmin | £24.20 | £25.00 | £32.95 | £25.00 | £29.50 | £24.00 |
| UK delivery | £2.90 | £4.95 | included | £3.45 | included | £3.95 |
Delivery charges
UK delivery only: £2.90 per consultation via Royal Mail 24 Signed For (1-3 working days with tracking).
Parcel forwarding services are not permitted. Use only UK home or work delivery address.
Returns and refunds - unwanted items can be returned within 14 working days for a full refund.
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Product reviews
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Unlike nothing else I’ve tried..
03/06/2019 11:43
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Great delivery
28/04/2019 19:26
Anonymous Verified
Always get on well with Yasmin
27/03/2019 09:37
Anonymous Verified
Right product, excellent service!
02/03/2019 20:37
Anonymous Verified
Good product, hasn’t caused me too much water retention or break outs. Needs to be taken very accurately at within 3 hours of the same time each day though.
08/01/2019 13:14
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The order process
Answer short medical questionnaire
Choose treatment, register, and pay
Doctor issues prescription online
Medicine posted direct from pharmacy
