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Contraception

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.

Page published: 5 September 2023
Last updated: 15 April 2026