Services Database Pharmacy Emergency Hormonal Contraception Scheme (Lancashire Area)
Service ID
28097
Description
Pharmacists will supply levonorgestrel emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) when appropriate to clients in line with the requirements of a locally agreed Patient Group Direction (PGD). The PGD will specify the age range of clients that are eligible for the service; it may facilitate supply to young persons under 16 in appropriate circumstances.
This service is available to all females. It must be recorded whether they are a Lancashire resident or not and appropriate advice given regarding follow up in their local area.
As part of the EHC consultation, the provider will offer/provide chlamydia testing postal kits where appropriate to people aged 15-24 (the pharmacist may use professional discretion for those at high risk outside this age group accessing this service). A free of charge supply of six condoms will also be offered at all consultations.
The service will be free of charge to eligible service users.
Location of service
Lancashire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Emergency hormonal contraception
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
A pharmacist who wishes to deliver this service must complete the CPPE and Health Education North West (NHS) Declaration of Competence and by doing so declare themselves professional confident and competent to deliver the service.
Comments
This service is available in the Lancashire area only.
