Evra Patch

In 4% of cases the patch can come off the skin before the week is over – if this happens unnoticed, you may not be as well protected against pregnancy.

Up to 48hrs without a patch – try to put it on again or put on a new patch immediately. Your 'patch change day' will stay the same. Do not try to replace the same patch if it's no longer sticky, is stuck to something else, or has already fallen off once before.

More than 48hrs without a patch or the time detached is uncertain - start a new patch immediately. You now have a new 'day 1' and patch change day. Use condoms for the next 7 days. You may need to take additional emergency contraception if you have had sex within the previous 5 days.    

More than 24 hours late after a 7 day patch-free break – Apply a new patch immediately. Keep the new patch on until the day you usually change it. If you had unprotected sex during the patch-free break, you might need emergency contraception now and a pregnancy test in 3 weeks.

You can request and pay for an Evra patch prescription online. As this is a prescription-only medication, even if you are using an online doctor, you will need a prescription from a clinician before you can buy the Evra patch online. 

The patch contains the same hormones as the combined contraceptive pill, so like with all combined contraceptives you will need to have your height, weight and blood pressure taken to confirm it is safe for you to start treatment. You will therefore need to go into the pharmacy to pick up the Evra patch so that these checks can be done in person. 

If you’ve already bought your patch from us, you can request a further 3, 6 or 12-month supply from your Patient Record, if you're medically suitable. If you want to change your contraception, please send us a message via your Patient Record. 

Combined contraceptives can cause your blood pressure to rise, which can be dangerous. Your blood pressure needs checking before starting any combined contraceptive, then once a year after that. If you’ve had your blood pressure checked recently, or checked it yourself using a home blood pressure monitor, you can give us this information as part of your consultation. Alternatively, you can have these checked when you pick up your prescription in your local LloydsPharmacy. 

You should be able to use Evra Patch alongside other medicines. However, it is important that you let us know which prescription, over-the-counter medicines and recreational drugs you are taking so that we can prescribe Evra Patch safely.

We offer a range of contraceptives, including NuvaRing (vaginal ring), combined pills, low-dose pills and mini pills. View all our contraception options.

Condoms are an effective form of contraception and protect against STIs.

There are also long-acting contraceptives available through your GP or family planning clinic, including implants, the coil and injectable contraception.