Chiswick Emergency Contraception (NHS Morning After Pill)
Free NHS service
Need emergency contraception? Alisha Pharmacy offers the free NHS morning-after pill with discreet, confidential pharmacist support and expert guidance — no GP appointment necessary.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
Prefer to talk first? Call 020 8994 5177.
What Is Emergency Contraception?
Emergency contraception, sometimes called the morning-after pill, reduces the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works best the sooner it’s taken, and different options are effective for different lengths of time afterwards.
Am I Eligible for the Free NHS Service?
This free NHS service is generally available to women and girls aged 16 and over. Under-16s can also be seen in confidence — our pharmacist will carry out a Fraser guidelines assessment to check it’s appropriate, and will always act in your best interests and safety.
What Happens at My Consultation?
You’ll have a short, private and non-judgemental consultation with our pharmacist to check which option is suitable for you, based on when unprotected sex took place and your medical history.
How Soon Do I Need to Take It?
Emergency contraception is most effective the sooner it’s taken after unprotected sex — ideally within a few hours, though some options remain effective for up to 5 days. Please don’t delay coming in.
What About Ongoing Contraception?
Emergency contraception is for one-off use, not regular protection. Our pharmacist can talk you through ongoing contraception options, including our NHS oral contraception service, if you’d like.
Emergency Contraception (NHS) for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see patients from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for emergency contraception (nhs). We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road, making us an easy stop whichever of these areas you're visiting from.
Your pharmacist
Rajendra Patel, Superintendent Pharmacist
Your emergency contraception (nhs) will be carried out by Rajendra Patel or another GPhC-registered pharmacist at Alisha Pharmacy. Alisha Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under premises number 1041405.
What our patients say
Trusted by the Chiswick community
“I’ve been using Alisha pharmacy for 20 years now. I have other pharmacies nearer to my home, but I always use Alisha because Raj and all the rest of the team there are so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. They obviously really care about what they do. A local gem.”
— P Hall, Google Review
“Raj the pharmacist runs a service of excellence and care to his local community. He and his team go above and beyond and know their community. The standard has always been exemplary. Would be such a tragedy to lose all of this to something impersonal and generic.”
— Harika Basharan, Google Review
What Happens at Your Appointment?
- Your emergency contraception (NHS) carried out by a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- Clear advice and any next steps you need to know.
- Aftercare advice and answers to any questions you have.
How to Prepare
- Let us know about any allergies, medicines or ongoing medical conditions.
- Bring any relevant paperwork or previous correspondence, if you have it.
- Ask us anything beforehand — our team is happy to talk it through confidentially.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this service confidential?
Yes — your consultation is private and confidential. It’s generally available to women and girls aged 16 and over; under-16s are assessed in confidence under Fraser guidelines.
How long after unprotected sex can I take emergency contraception?
This depends on the option — some are effective for up to 5 days afterwards, but it works best the sooner you take it, so please come in as soon as possible.
Will I be judged for asking?
Not at all — our team provides a non-judgemental, supportive service for anyone who needs it.
Do you offer emergency contraception (nhs) near Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond or Brentford?
Yes — we're easy to reach from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford as well as Chiswick itself. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road.
Disclaimer
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