Period Delay Tablets
Who Can Use the Service
Women who wish to temporarily delay their period for personal, travel, religious, or special events.
Suitable for those with regular menstrual cycles and no underlying health risks.
Eligibility is confirmed after a brief health assessment by the pharmacist.
What the Service Includes
Confidential consultation and medical screening.
Supply of prescribed medication to delay the period with clear dosage instructions.
Guidance on when to start the medicine, possible side effects, and what to expect after stopping it.
Why People Choose This Service From a Pharmacy
Quick and discreet access without long waiting times.
Professional advice in a private and comfortable setting.
Convenient, affordable, and easily accessible support when needed.
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.