follow-up of prescription of combined oral contraceptive pill
Last edited 03/2020
Follow-up:
- in the absence of special problems, women can be given up to 12 months supply of COC at the first visit and encouraged to return at any time if problems arise - although there could be some potential wastage, cost and use of resource associated with frequent follow-up appointments are avoided. It may be appropriate to provide a more limited supply (e.g. 3 months) for women who would benefit from returning for a follow-up visit (e.g. women with pre-existing significant medical conditions).
- appropriate written information should be provided to all women prescribed COC
- women should be provided with telephone numbers of appropriate local and national helplines providing advice on contraception and sexual health
For full details consult the reference below.
Reference:
- FSRH (July 2019). Combined Hormonal Contraception
first (1st) consultation and prescription of combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill