Chiswick NHS Contraception Service
Free NHS service
Alisha Pharmacy offers convenient, free access to oral contraception through the NHS, providing safe and reliable options with expert pharmacist advice — without needing to see your GP.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
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What Is the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service?
This service allows women to access and continue oral contraception directly through a community pharmacy, without needing a separate GP appointment — including starting a new method or getting an ongoing supply.
Am I Eligible?
The service is available to women who are suitable for oral contraception, based on a health check with our pharmacist. Some medical histories mean oral contraception isn’t suitable, in which case we’ll refer you to your GP or a sexual health clinic for other options.
What Happens at My Consultation?
Our pharmacist will discuss your health history and check your blood pressure, to confirm oral contraception is safe and suitable for you, in a private consultation room.
What Happens Next?
If suitable, you’ll be given advice on how to take your chosen method correctly and what to do if you miss a pill, along with a supply and details on getting repeat supplies going forward.
What if Oral Contraception Isn’t Right for Me?
If oral contraception isn’t suitable for you, our pharmacist will explain why and refer you to your GP practice or a local sexual health clinic to discuss other contraceptive options.
NHS Contraception Service for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see patients from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for nhs contraception service. 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 nhs contraception service 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?
- A short assessment of your symptoms, health history and what you need.
- Your nhs contraception service 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
Do I need to see my GP first?
No — you can access this service directly through our pharmacy without a GP appointment, as long as you’re assessed as suitable.
Is the consultation private?
Yes, it takes place in a private consultation room away from the shop floor.
What if oral contraception isn’t suitable for me?
Our pharmacist will explain why and refer you to your GP or a sexual health clinic to discuss other options.
Do you offer nhs contraception service 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.
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