Mercilon

Contraceptive pill consultation process

Please read in full the safety information before completing an online consultation for Mercilon on prescription.

Who qualifies for Mercilon

Eligible women can obtain a 3-month supply of Mercilon contraceptive pill. Women qualify if:

• They have been taking Mercilon for the last year.
• They have had no problems with Mercilon in the last year.
• They have had a face-to-face check up for their contraceptive pill in the last year.

Brands of contraceptive similar to Mercilon

Marvelon contraceptive pills contain the same ingredients at a similar strength and dosage as Mercilon, and work in a similar way.

Alternative contraceptive pills

Please note: Dr Fox can only issue the same pill you are already taking. Women cannot change their regular oral contraceptive pill to a new type without seeing a doctor face-to-face.

In addition to Mercilon Dr Fox supplies all other brands of contraceptive pills including other combined pills and mini pills. Combined pills contain two types of hormone: eostrogens and progestogens. Mini pills contain progestogens only.