Emergency Hormonal Contraceptive Service – Rotherham
Reminder to Pharmacies
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) has now expanded to include the provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC). As a result, local commissioners will begin decommissioning existing locally commissioned EHC services.
To ensure there is no gap in service provision, there will be a period of overlap between the two services.
Pharmacy teams are reminded to:
-Use the correct PGD for the service being provided.
-Submit claims under the correct service, as both services may still appear on your pharmacy’s IT system.
-Avoid duplicate claims — do not claim for both services for the same consultation.
CPSY will continue to work closely with local commissioners to ensure contractors are informed when the local EHC service is officially decommissioned.
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Service Overview
The purpose of the Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) Pharmacy service for women aged 16 and over to: provide rapid access to confidential and free emergency contraception.
Commissioner
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT)
Current Contract Period
Unknown
Service Documentation
October 2025 – Emergency Hormonal Contraceptive Contract Variation – Rotherham
ISH-PGD-Levonorgestrel-Community-Pharmacy-V1-SIGNED-JUNE-2020
Key Contact
Pharmacists wishing to continue in this scheme or participating for the first time will be required to notify TRFT by email to Angela Trezise to ensure formal contract documentation is issued timely.
Participating Pharmacies
A list of the current pharmacies delivering this service can be found here – Emergency contraception | The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
NOTE-Please contact individual pharmacies for stock availability and to check the most up to date opening hours. Pharmacy opening hours can be found at NHS.uk
Additional Information
Briefing Note for the Sub-Contracting of Pharmacy Provision for Enhanced Contraception 2022/23