Birth control
A BC pharmacist can assess starting, switching, or renewing birth control. An IUD or implant still needs a clinic for insertion. A pharmacist may prescribe if appropriate.
Opening soon across BC. We are not yet accepting patients.
How it works
Answer a few questions
A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back.
A licensed clinician reviews it
A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page.
A licensed pharmacy can fill it
If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
Who can use this
This is for people in British Columbia. This assessment is for females.
When to see a doctor
Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms feel life-threatening, call 911. If you are pregnant or could be pregnant, see a doctor or midwife. If symptoms are more complicated than this assessment covers, see a doctor. If you have sudden chest pain or shortness of breath, severe leg pain or swelling, or sudden severe headache or vision changes, call 911.
What a clinician can do
A pharmacist can assess birth control and may prescribe a method you take or use, such as a pill, patch, ring, or injection, if appropriate. An IUD or implant still needs a clinic for insertion.
Cost
BC minor-ailment assessments are covered for eligible BC residents with a BC health card (MSP). PharmaCare and most private plans are billed directly. You approve any cost before you are charged.
Free delivery, usually 1–3 business days, with tracking
Questions
- Who can use the Birth control assessment?
- This is for people in British Columbia. This assessment is for females.
- When should I see a doctor instead of using the Birth control page?
- Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms feel life-threatening, call 911. If you are pregnant or could be pregnant, see a doctor or midwife. If symptoms are more complicated than this assessment covers, see a doctor. If you have sudden chest pain or shortness of breath, severe leg pain or swelling, or sudden severe headache or vision changes, call 911.
- How does the Birth control request work?
- 1. Answer a few questions. A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back. 2. A licensed clinician reviews it. A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page. 3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it. If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
- What does the Birth control assessment cost?
- The cost is in the Cost section on this page.
- Can a pharmacist prescribe for Birth control?
- A pharmacist can assess birth control and may prescribe a method you take or use, such as a pill, patch, ring, or injection, if appropriate. An IUD or implant still needs a clinic for insertion.
- Where else can I go from the Birth control page?
- You can move a prescription, request a refill, renew a prescription, see a BC doctor, open pharmacist care, or read about our pharmacies.