Contraception
All the doctors at ISCA are able to discuss and prescribe contraception.
All Doctors in ISCA are able to prescribe contraceptive pills, carry out pill checks and discuss contraception. Our nurses can give The Depo (injectable) contraception every 12 weeks when due.
If you would like a vasectomy or sterilisation all doctors are able to refer you to the appropriate specialist.
More information on contraceptive choices.
If you need a repeat prescription for the pill please fill in this form and you may not need to see a doctor or nurse
Contraceptive implants
The Contraceptive Implant (also known as an Implanon or Nexplanon) is an excellent long term reversible contraception. The RDUH (Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) will be providing this service from the 1st October 2025 as well as the Family Planning Centre based in Sidwell Street.
Coils
Contraceptive coils offer an excellent long term reversible contraception. The RDUH (Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust) will be providing this service from the 1st October 2025 as well as the Family Planning Centre based in Sidwell Street.
Family Planning Centre
Although the Doctors at ISCA do supply contraception, some women prefer to attend the Family Planning Centre for contraception. The Genital Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic is also in the same building in Sidwell Street. GUM Clinics diagnose, manage, treat and screen for sexually transmitted diseases.
Marie Stopes UK
Devon CCG have supported, with funding, the provision of additional contraception options for women accessing a termination of pregnancy with Marie Stopes UK.
Women can self-refer without needing to take up a GP appointment, by contacting Marie Stopes UK’s confidential helpline One Call (0345 300 8090) which is free to call and operates day and night 7 days a week, offering women appointments, advice and unlimited counselling with independent counsellors registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
