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Spring Covid Vaccine Service due to commence April 2026

Further Details available as provided from the HSE

Free Contraceptive Services 17-31yrs 

Who is covered:   all women aged 17-25yrs (GMS/DVC/Private) who are ordinarily resident in the State (living in the state for at least a year) will need to provide PPS number to access the scheme. 

Types of contraception covered: Contraceptive pill, patch & Ring, Mirena, Kyleena and the Jaydess (coils, also known as intrauterine devices or systems: IUS/IUD), Implanon (contraceptive implant) and Depo Provera (contraceptive injection).  Emergency contraception is also covered under the scheme, this can be accessed directly from the community pharmacist without attending a GP (Free).   Note: Copper Coil device not covered but Doctors fee is.

Doctors Consultation:  Please specify your appointment type when booking your appointment ie “Free Contraceptive Service Consultation Appointment”.  It is important to note that following an initial doctors consultation it maybe necessary to book a follow up visit for fitting of devices above.

Prescription Type:  All contraceptive prescriptions for this scheme will be issued on a private E-script by your GP issued directly to your pharmacy of choice.  All patients must present their PPS number to the pharmacy before they can dispense this.

Further details available:  https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health_services/women_s_health/family_planning_services.html

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