Find out about the different methods of contraception, where to get them and how well they work at preventing pregnancy.
https://www.nhs.uk/contraception
Repeat Contraceptive Pill/Injection Request
Patients who are prescribed any contraceptive pill by Mersea Island Medical Practice will need to complete a Contraception Questionnaire in Anima on an annual basis in order to request/receive their repeat prescription.
- Sign in to ANIMA
- Click on Medical
- Read this page and click on I understand (unless you have a medical emergency)
- Answer questions on next two screens
- Click on Contraception > Next question
- Answer all questions
- Click on Submit Answers
If the questionnaire on Anima is incomplete eg. no Blood Pressure/height/weight etc patients may be asked to complete another questionnaire
A prescription will be issued unless there is a contraindication not to and sent via EPS.
If there are any concerns, the patient will be asked to book a face to face appointment with a doctor.
Exclusion criteria
- Anyone under the age 16 or above 50 should have a face to face appointment to assess needs and eligibility/need for contraception.
- Patients who haven’t had the pill for 3 consecutive months up to the point of request.