There are many reasons why you can’t go to your GP to get the Pill, so today I am answering the question, can you buy the pill online in the UK? Keep reading to find out the answer.

Why Would you Need to buy the Pill Online in the UK?

There are many reasons why people try to find out if they can buy the pill online in the UK. Back in the year 2000, my GP was close friends with my parents, so despite the fact I was 16, I was scared to get it from her, in case she broke confidentiality.

Of course, there are many other places you can get it these days. Back then, it was the GUM Clinic, which was miles away, or your GP. This lead to a lot of my friends and classmates ending up pregnant as teenagers.

Another reason could be that your family / religion don’t believe in the use of contraceptives, so you can’t visit your GP for the prescription. Many people choose to buy the pill online because it’s convenient. Maybe they work away, or are at Uni, so nowhere near their GP surgery for most of the year.

Whatever the reason, I am happy to report things are a lot different now than they were when I was a young adult. You can indeed buy the pill online in the UK. Read on to find out more.

Ordering the Pill Online

When I was at my local supermarket pharmacy recently, I noticed they were selling the contraceptive pill over the counter. While this saddened me initially, once I’d thought about it, I realised it was a good thing.

Of course, while contraceptives are available for free on the NHS via prescription, it’s great you can buy it now, too. Imagine being able to be 99% protected against pregnancy, over the counter!

If men can purchase condoms online, or even in the supermarket to prevent unwanted pregnancy, why shouldn’t we be able to access the contraceptive pill just as easily?

Lovima recently shared a post on the differences in birth control and abortion laws around the world. It was eye opening. I had no idea that abortion is illegal in the Philippines for any reason – even if the Mother’s life is in danger.

Prevention is Better Than Cure

I’ve never mentioned it on this blog before, but back when I was 18, I found myself pregnant. I wasn’t in a position to continue with the pregnancy, and ended up getting a termination. None of my family knew, and I suspect my mum would have insisted I keep the baby, had she known.

It’s not something I’m ashamed of doing, but I do regret not taking the Contraceptive Pill to prevent it happening in the first place. I wrote about the experience in-depth for the Huffington Post a few years ago, if you want to know more.

My daughter is ten now, and I will be completely honest with her about my experience, very soon. I want her to know she can come to me to discuss things like contraception.

It’s also important to me she knows she won’t face judgement if she ever finds herself in a similar position. I’ll do my best to ensure she sees a GP before going on the pill, but it’s good to know she has the option to buy the pill online in the UK.

Other Options

The Pill isn’t the only method of contraception of course. The first thing to remember is that it won’t protect you from sexually transmitted diseases or infections, so condoms should be used as well, unless you’re in a committed, monogamous relationship.

I’m 38 now, and was sterilised back in 2015. I’ve got a latex allergy, and latex free condoms are expensive. (This is what lead me to getting caught pregnant, 20 years ago).

I was on the injection pill for many years after that. I loved the fact it stopped my period completely, and only took up 10 minutes of my time, once every 11 weeks. Unfortunately, I was told I couldn’t have it after my children were born.

Who Can’t Take the Pill?

It was discovered during my son’s pregnancy that I have a blood clotting disorder, so the injection pill and tablet pills were no longer suitable for me. I tried the coil but it didn’t agree with me, hence opting for sterilisation.

For this reason, I personally would urge everybody to go to their GP when they initially want to start taking the pill. Ordering it online is brilliant, but I’d want my daughter to have medical check ups for the first few months at least, to be absolutely sure it’s right for her. If that isn’t an option for you, it’s good to know you can buy the pill online in the UK.

Let me know in the comments how you feel about the fact you can now buy the pill online in the UK.