Start, renew or switch your prescription for the pill, patch, ring or injection
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Irish-registered doctors reviewed all requests. €20 consultation, fast and discreet. Whether you’re starting contraception for the first time, need a repeat prescription, or want to change your method, smartScripts.ie makes it simple.
Complete a short online consultation to access oral contraceptives, the Evra patch, NuvaRing, or Depo-Provera injection. Irish-registered doctors review prescriptions and send them directly to your chosen pharmacy.
Just safe, reliable care from the comfort of home.
smartscripts.ie offers online prescriptions for a wide range of contraceptive options, including both combined pills and progestogen-only pills, as well as patches, vaginal rings, and injections.
Unsure which contraception is best for you? Your doctor will review your medical history and help you choose the safest and most effective option.
Combined pills contain two hormones, oestrogen and progestogen. They are effective at preventing pregnancy, regulating periods, reducing menstrual pain, and can help manage symptoms like acne. Suitable for women who prefer predictable monthly cycles.
Key Benefits:
The mini pill contains only progestogen, making it a good option for women who can’t or prefer not to take oestrogen, such as breastfeeding women, those with migraines, or smokers over 35. It’s taken every day without breaks.Key Benefits:Safe for breastfeeding womenSuitable for those sensitive to oestrogenCan be taken continuously without breaks
The contraceptive injection contains progestogen and provides reliable contraception for approximately 12 weeks. It’s ideal for women who want a low-maintenance method without daily pills.Key Benefits:Long-lasting (approx. 3 months per injection)No daily pills to rememberOften reduces heavy or painful periods over time
The patch is a small adhesive patch applied directly to your skin once a week, delivering hormones similar to the combined pill. It’s convenient for women who prefer weekly rather than daily contraception.Key Benefits:Weekly application (easy and convenient)Reliable contraception similar to the pillHelps regulate and lighten periodsSuitable for those who can’t take oestrogen and often preferred by breastfeeding women or those with migraines.
The vaginal ring is a small, flexible ring placed inside the vagina for 21 days at a time. It slowly releases hormones similar to the combined pill, offering convenient contraception without daily reminders.Key Benefits:Only requires changing once a monthEasy insertion and removalReliable contraception with regulated menstrual cycles
You can use smartscripts.ie for contraception if:
Our doctors will only prescribe if it’s medically safe and appropriate. If further review or tests are needed, we’ll let you know.
Join 60,000+ Irish patients who trust smartscripts.ie for fast, affordable, and safe online prescriptions.
Yes, smartscripts.ie offers a fully online consultation and prescription service for contraceptive methods such as combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP), progestogen-only (mini) pills, the patch, Ring, and injection. You will complete a confidential medical assessment online, and, once approved, an Irish-registered doctor will issue a prescription that you can collect at your local pharmacy or have the medication delivered to you. This eliminates the need for waiting rooms and provides discreet, convenient access to contraception.
Yes. If you are currently taking the contraceptive pill or another hormonal contraceptive method and need a renewal, smartscripts.ie makes it simple. Just complete the short online questionnaire, a doctor can provide a 6-month repeat prescription that you can collect at your local pharmacy or select to have your medication delivered.
smartscripts.ie issues 6-month prescriptions for all available contraceptive products in Ireland, such as pills, patches, rings, and injections. This enables efficient collection and reduces the need for repeat consultations.Note: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) like implants or coils are not available through this service.
While smartscripts.ie offers a convenient online service (costing €20 for a prescription), it does not fall under Ireland’s Free Contraception Scheme (which covers GP or family planning centre consultations, LARCs, pills, patches, rings, emergency contraception, etc., for eligible individuals aged 17-35/36) However, smartscripts.ie may be a faster and more discreet option if you prefer an online process or are outside the eligibility age range.
Complete a short online questionnaire, reviewed by an IMC-registered GP within 2 hours. Consultation fee: €20.
Start Your €20 Consultation NowAnswer a few quick questions so our doctors can confirm if the treatment is right for you.
Your request is reviewed by our GPs, typically within 2 hours.
Your prescription is sent to your chosen pharmacy, or delivered discreetly to your door.
We check in and adjust your care as needed.
