At Stepps Surgery, we are committed to prioritising appointments for medical issues that require GP input. As such, we will no longer be issuing prescriptions for period delay medications for non-medical reasons, such as holidays or special events as Period delay is not part of NHS GP work
Periods are a normal and healthy part of life for those who menstruate. While there are ways to delay your period for personal reasons, these do not require GP involvement. We have seen a growing number of requests for GP consultations specifically for period delay, particularly during the summer months, which impacts our ability to provide care for medical conditions.
Patients wishing to delay their period can now access this service directly through their local pharmacy, including M & D Greens local pharmacy at Stepps, or can be purchased at online pharmacies for a normal fee, where a pharmacist can provide advice and, if appropriate, issue the necessary medication.
We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us focus our resources on medical care for those who need it most.