Contraception

• Takeaway

  • Progestogen only pills (aka mini pills) is the overall best option, most cost-effective, and has the least side effects.
  • Take it by swallowing 1 pill around the same time every day (3 hour window). The pack contains 28 pills.

• Better Health Channel - Community Pharmacist Pilot - Find a Community Pharmacist Pilot service (opens in a new tab)

  As part of Victorian Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot, Locate a pharmacist in Victoria who can provide oral contraceptives without a prescription from doctor.

• Better Health Channel - Contraception - the progestogen only (mini) pill (opens in a new tab)

  Information on the progestogen only (mini) pill