3 March 2021

London residents can now order the pill online from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL).

This includes:

  • New or repeat progestogen only pill
  • Repeat combined pill (Existing sexual health patients of CNWL only)

For other contraception services such as an implant or coil fitting, an appointment is still needed.

How to order the pill online

To request the pill (oral contraception tablets) please complete this online form and a clinician will review your form before sending out a free prescription.

If you want to speak to someone, you can book an appointment with a clinician by calling 020 3317 5252. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The clinician will discuss your contraceptive needs and send a free prescription by tracked delivery. You may be offered a face-to-face appointment, if necessary. You then take the prescription to your nearest pharmacy to collect the contraception.  

Emergency contraception  

You can use emergency contraception if you've had unprotected sex (sex without using contraception) or if you think your contraceptive method may have failed (such as a condom breaking). Emergency contraception can be used up to 3 days (72 hours) and some methods up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex.

The sooner you get emergency contraception the more effective it is.

There are two types of emergency contraception available:

  • Emergency contraceptive pill (sometimes called the 'morning after pill')
  • Intrauterine device (IUD, sometimes referred to as 'the coil') is fitted by a specially trained nurse or doctor within five days of unprotected sex

Where can I get emergency contraception?

You can walk in for emergency contraception between the below times at these locations.

Mortimer Market Centre, Capper Street, Tottenham Court Road, London, WC1E 6JB

Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4pm (except first and third Wednesdays of the month 9am to 2pm (clinic closes for training)

Archway Centre, 681-689 Holloway Road, Archway, London, N19 5SE

  • Monday: 9.30am to 4pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am to 6pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30am to 4pm (except first and third Wednesdays of the month 9am to 2pm (clinic closes for training)
  • Thursday: 9:30 to 6pm
  • Friday 9:30am to 4pm

Edgware Community Hospital, Lower Ground Floor, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD

  • Monday: 9.30am to 4pm
  • Tuesday: 11.30am to 6pm
  • Wednesday: 9.30am to 4pm (except first and third Wednesdays of the month 9am to 2pm (clinic closes for training)
  • Thursday: 11.30am to 6pm
  • Friday: 9.30am to 4pm

Vale Drive Primary Care Centre, Vale Drive, Barnet Greater London, EN5 2ED

  • Monday: 9.30am to 4pm
  • Tuesday: closed
  • Wednesday: closed
  • Thursday: 11.30am to 6pm
  • Friday: closed

You can get some contraception free of charge from: 

  • Brook centres
  • some pharmacies (find a pharmacy – ask if they provide free emergency contraception)
  • most NHS walk-in centres and minor injuries units
  • most GP surgeries (find a GP)
  • some hospital accident and emergency (A&E) departments