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Oral Contraception

Available without a prescription from our accredited pharmacists. 


Book your appointment at a time and place that's convenient for you. Many of our pharmacies are open seven days a week, including some evenings. 


The combined oral contraceptive – without a prescription – is available to women in good health aged 16-39 years of age.  Brands available to be purchased without a prescription include Microgynon, Levlen, Brevinor and Norimin. The progesterone only pill or mini-pill – without a prescription – is available to women in good health aged 16-52 years of age.  Brands available to be purchased without a prescription include Cerazette, Microlut and Noriday. Our trained staff will ensure privacy for your discussion.

What is the eligibility criteria to get oral contraception from a pharmacist?


Women who have previously been prescribed a contraceptive pill within the last three years and who are (one of the following):


  • from New Zealand who has run out of her contraception pill

  • from overseas who has run out of her contraceptive pill

  • collecting the emergency contraceptive pill and are a previous contraceptive pill user

  • wanting to restart the contraceptive pill and have used it before

  • wanting the contraceptive pill after having a baby and have used it before. (If you are breastfeeding you can be given a progesterone-only pill and will be referred back to your doctor).


What can I expect at the pharmacist?


Your pharmacist can give you advice about how to go on the pill (if it is your first time) or if are struggling with any oral contraceptives that you have.

 

Your pharmacist may ask and go through the following information


  • Your age

  • Your current contraception (if any)

  • Any ongoing medication

  • Available options for contraception to review if any fit best for you and your overall health

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115 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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(09) 303 4253

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218 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

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(09) 376 1254

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Crackerjack - Westgate Fernhill Drive, Massey, Auckland 0657, New Zealand

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(09) 831 0256

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792 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, AUCKLAND 1023

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(09) 625 7488

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Cnr Line Road & Mayfair Place, Glen Innes, AUCKLAND 1072

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(09) 528 5117

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95 Ashby Avenue, St Heliers, AUCKLAND 1071

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(09) 528 7518

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Level 1, Student Commons, 9 Symonds Street, Auckland CBD, AUCKLAND 1010

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(09) 377 1991

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262 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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(09) 375 1537

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1490 Dominion Road Extension, Mt Roskill, AUCKLAND 1041

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(09) 620 8599

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73 Church Street, Onehunga, AUCKLAND 1061

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(09) 634 6744

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580 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, AUCKLAND 1021

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(09) 360 1159

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2/295 Penrose Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, New Zealand

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(09) 527 7514

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74-76 Queens Road, Panmure, AUCKLAND 1072

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(09) 527 7719

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2 Kitchener Road, Sandringham, AUCKLAND 1025

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(09) 846 6552

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2/110 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington, AUCKLAND 1072

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(09) 570 5820

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Phone (09) 571 9080  Fax (09) 571 9081

Our Customer Service Centre hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

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