Check blood pressure, migraine, smoking and clot risk before continuation.
Women's healthFor some methods a recent reliable reading is important to assess safety.
The ingredient and dose must be matched; the pharmacist can advise on authorised equivalents.
| Clinical question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 01Can I renew the pill without a blood-pressure reading? | For some methods a recent reliable reading is important to assess safety. |
| 02What if my usual brand is not available? | The ingredient and dose must be matched; the pharmacist can advise on authorised equivalents. |
Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.
Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.
The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.
You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.