Contraceptive Pill

A contraceptive pill is one of the most popular forms of birth control in the UK. It is over 99% effective in stopping pregnancy. Depending on your medical history, you may be prescribed one of two different types of contraceptive pills; the combined pill or the progestogen-only pill. Save time visiting your doctor and order your contraceptive pill online. If you are a valid UK citizen you can be prescribed birth control pills by one of our qualified doctors, following a simple online health assessment.

Contraceptive Pill

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  1. Brevinor
    Brevinor
    • Brevinor or more commonly known as a Contraceptive Pill is prescribed to women to prevent pregnancy.
    • Brevinor is proven to be 99% effective when it comes to preventing pregnancy.
  2. Cerazette (75mg)
    Cerazette (75mg)
    From As low as £18.99
    • Widely prescribed contraceptive pill that protects against pregnancy
    • Increases progesterone, which prevents the ovaries from releasing an egg
    • Thickens the fluid in the cervix preventing sperm from entering
  3. Dianette
    Dianette
    • Contraceptive Pill used to prevent pregnancy
    • Thickens the mucus lining of the womb making it harder for Sperm to enter
    • Each pill is marked with a specific day of the week. Take one pill every day for 21 days
  4. Femodene Contraceptive Pill - Medicine Direct UK Online Pharmacy
    Femodene
    From As low as £19.99
    • Combined contraceptive pill
    • 99% Effective
    • Commonly prescribed birth control pill
  5. Femodette contraception - Medicine Direct Online Pharmacy
    Femodette
    • 99% effective in preventing pregnancy
    • Combined hormonal contraceptive pill
    • 21 Day course followed by a 7 day break
  6. Gedarel 20/150 Combined Contraceptive Pill Buy online from Medicine Direct UK Online Pharmacy
    Gedarel 20/150 Contraceptive Pill
    From As low as £15.99
    • Combined contraceptive pill
    • 21 day course (with 7 day break)
    • 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken properly
  7. Buy Microgynon 30 Contraceptive Pill Medicine Direct UK online Pharmacy
    Microgynon 30 Pill
    From As low as £15.99
    • Prevents Pregnancy (99% effective)
    • 21 daily tablets with 7 day break
    • 3 and 6 month courses available
  8. Microgynon 30 ED Contraceptive Pill UK Online Pharmacy Medicine Direct
    Microgynon 30 ED Pill
    From As low as £15.99
    • Every Day (ED) combined oral contraceptive pill
    • Contains 21 'active pills' and 7 'inactive pills'
    • Available as a 3 or 6 month course
  9. Millinette Pill 20/75 and 30/75 UK Online Pharmacy Medicine Direct
    Millinette Pill
    From As low as £15.99
    • 99% effective when taken properly
    • Monophasic combined pill
    • Available as a 3 or 6 month course
  10. Norgeston Pill Medicine Direct UK Online Pharmacy
    Norgeston Pill
    From As low as £15.99
    • Reliable birth control pill
    • No interruption to your normal sex life
    • Progestogen-only pill (POP)
  11. Synphase
    Synphase
    From As low as £21.99
    • Combined contraceptive pill
    • Colour coded pills
    • 21-day course with a 7 day break

What is the contraceptive pill?

The contraceptive pill contains artificial versions of oestrogen and progesterone, which are hormones that are naturally produced in a woman's ovaries. It works by preventing your ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulating); this means that your eggs cannot be fertilised by sperm.

It also works to thin the lining of the womb, meaning there is less chance of a fertilised egg implanted in the womb having the ability to grow. Furthermore, it thickens the mucus in the neck of the womb; this makes it harder for sperm to penetrate the womb and fertilise any egg that may have already been released.

It does not protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), you will still need to use a condom for this form of protection.

How effective is the oral contraceptive pill?

To prevent pregnancy, the pill is over 99% effective when taken correctly.

Is the oral contraceptive pill safe?

The oral contraceptive pill is safe for most women. If you are over the age of 35 and smoke, you should not use any form of birth control that contains oestrogen. Progestin-only pills (the mini pill) are safer for smokers.

If you have any of the following conditions, you should not use combination pills:

  • Blood clots, vein inflammation or an inherited blood-clotting disorder
  • Bad diabetes
  • Liver disease
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Breast cancer
  • Heart attack, angina, stroke or any serious heart problem
  • Migraine headaches with aura

Side effects

Like all contraception, the pill comes with the risk of certain side effects, although not everyone who takes it will experience them.

If you are concerned about side effects, you should discuss them with your doctor; be sure to read the patient information leaflet thoroughly before you start taking it.

Women have reported experiencing some side effects after starting birth control pills. Usually, any side effects resulting from starting the pill are temporary as your body adjusts to the hormones.

If you do suffer from any side effects, they should go away within a few months. Visit your GP for a review if your symptoms worry you or don’t go away. It may be that a different brand of pill will agree more with your body.

Side effects of the pill include:

  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Mood swings
  • Sore or tender breasts
  • A change to your sex drive
  • Acne

Informing your GP

Make sure the doctor is aware if you are currently breastfeeding. Birth control pills can also interfere or become ineffective when taken alongside some medicines, such as St John’s wort or antibiotics. You may even have to use additional forms of contraception while taking a course of antibiotics. If you are unsure as to whether a new medication will affect your pill, speak to a doctor or a pharmacist. This will help them to recommend the safest form of contraception for you.

What treatments are available?

Our UK online pharmacy has a range of contraceptive pills available for you to order. If you place your order by 2pm, free next day delivery is also available.

Brevinor

The combined pill, to be administered as one tablet taken at the same time each day for 21 days. A seven-day gap should be taken between pack cycles. It can be ordered in packets of three to six months.

Cerazette

A progestogen-only pill, this should be taken as one pill per day at the same time. No break is needed in this form of contraceptive pill. The packs of pills are taken back to back. This can be ordered in three to six-month courses.

Cilest

A combined contraceptive pill which should be taken as one tablet per day at the same time. After a 21-day pack is finished, take a seven-day break before starting the next month. You can order Cilest in three-month courses.

Dianette

This brand is a combined pill. Take one tablet per day for 21 days. At the end of a pack wait seven days before beginning the next course. You can buy this birth control pill in courses of three months at a time.

If you would like to buy the contraceptive pill online, fill out a Medicine Direct health questionnaire here. This will be passed to one of our doctors, who will assess your symptoms and prescribe the right course of treatment for you.

Doctor Notes

Medicine Direct have an experienced clinical team of doctors, pharmacists and dispensers, all of whom are based in the UK. All are fully trained and qualified to provide appropriate and considered care across all areas of treatment we have available at our online pharmacy.

This means that no matter which member of our team is assigned to your case, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of a highly skilled medical professional, who possesses the compassion and clinical expertise to properly advise you on the best course of treatment.

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All of our doctors and pharmacists are fully registered with both the General Medical Council (GMC), MHRA and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Each member of our team has also worked in various clinic settings in the past, such as community pharmacies and NHS hospitals.

Sonia Khan Medicine Direct Pharmacist

Sonia Khan
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This content has been written by our Pharmacist Sonia Khan and has been medically reviewed by our Superintendent Pharmacist Hussain Abdeh

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