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What are the differences?

  Combined pill Mini pill (POP) Contraceptive ring Contraceptive patch
  Examples
Examples Qlaira, Trinovum, Yasmin Noriday, Cerazette, Cerelle NuvaRing Evra Patch
  Effectiveness
Effectiveness > 99% > 99% > 99% > 99%
  Use
Use Once daily (some with a 7-day break) Once daily (no break) Once a month (with a 7-day break) Once a week (with a 7-day break)
  How to take
How to take Orally Orally Vaginally Transdermally
  Ingredients
Ingredients Oestrogen & progestogen Progestogen Oestrogen & progestogen Oestrogen & progestogen
  Features
Features
  • Regulate periods
  • Milder PMS symptoms
  • Additional effects (some pills combat acne)
  • Suitable for most women (including those breastfeeding)
  • Regulates PMS symptoms
  • Safer alternative
  • Regulate periods
  • Milder PMS symptoms
  • Effective even with vomiting/diarrhoea
  • Regulate periods
  • Milder PMS symptoms
  • Easy application
  • Effective even with vomiting/diarrhoea
  Side effects
Side effects
  • Headache
  • Acne
  • Nausea
  • Fluid retention
  • Weight changes
  • Spotting
  • Irregular periods
  • Menstrual flow changes
  • Headache
  • Headache
  • Acne
  • Nausea
  • Fluid retention
  • Weight changes
  • Headache
  • Acne
  • Nausea
  • Fluid retention
  • Weight changes
  Who can take
Who can take
No Pregnant
No Breastfeeding
No Suffer from migraine
No BMI ≥ 35
No High blood pressure
No Older than 35 and smoke
No Pregnant
Yes Breastfeeding
Yes Suffer from migraine
Yes BMI ≥ 35
Yes High blood pressure
Yes Older than 35 and smoke
No Pregnant
No Breastfeeding
No Suffer from migraine
No BMI ≥ 35
No High blood pressure
No Older than 35 and smoke
No Pregnant
No Breastfeeding
No Suffer from migraine
No BMI ≥ 35
No High blood pressure
No Older than 35 and smoke
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Will a doctor review my consultation?
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What services are included with my order?
Is the price all-inclusive?
What are my delivery options?
Is it safe to buy prescription medication online?
Is this service discreet?
What is included in the online consultation?

Our online consultations are in the format of short medical questionnaires. You will be asked general questions about your health and medical history, as well as specific medical questions relevant to the treatment you have chosen. We will also ask you for your payment and delivery details to complete the order.

Online consultations take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. All questions are necessary when issuing prescription medicines. It means that our doctors can make sure the treatment is safe and right for you.

Will a doctor review my consultation?

Yes, it is a legal requirement that all online consultations are reviewed by a registered doctor. This is to make sure the chosen treatment is safe and right for you to take. All personal information is stored securely and confidentially.

Please note, all orders are subject to doctor approval, and we cannot guarantee that your order will be approved.

What happens after I submit my order?

Your online consultation will be sent directly to our medical team, where it will be reviewed by on of our in-house doctors.

If a doctor approves you for treatment, they will issue a prescription. Your prescription will then be forwarded to our pharmacist, where you medication will be dispensed and dispatched for delivery.

What services are included with my order?

Every order includes:

  • Free consultation - your consultation will be personally reviewed by one of our registered doctors.
  • Free prescription - a doctor will issue you a prescription if approved for treatment.
  • Free delivery - we provide free express delivery across Europe, you should receive your order in 1-2 working days.
Is the price all-inclusive?

Yes, our service is all-inclusive and there are no hidden fees. All 121doc orders include a free online consultation, a free prescription and free express delivery.

What are my delivery options?

We offer several delivery options at no extra charge:

  • Next-day delivery
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  • Nominated-day delivery - choose the most convenient day for delivery

All these options can be tracked and require a signature on delivery. If you are not in, a friend or relative can sign in your place.

Is it safe to buy prescription medication online?

It is safe to buy prescription medications online from genuine and reputable healthcare providers, like 121doc.

Our medical staff and facilities are registered with the relevant medical governing bodies. We also ensure your data is protected by adhering to European data privacy laws.

You can learn more about our certifications here.

Is this service discreet?

Our patients’ privacy is of utmost importance. All your medical information is securely stored and only viewed by our doctors. We do not share your details with third-parties. We are also closely adhere to data privacy laws.

All orders will only show on invoices, bank statements, etc. as ‘HHC Ltd’.