Yasmin Tablets - 63 capsules

Yasmin is a prescription-only (POM) combined oral contraceptive pill containing drospirenone 3mg and ethinylestradiol 0.03mg per tablet. At Ways Pharmacy it is supplied only after a pharmacist-led online consultation has confirmed clinical suitability.

How to access this medicine

1. Select the 63-tablet pack (three 21-tablet strips, three cycles' supply) and complete payment.
2. You will be sent a clinical consultation questionnaire by email — please answer fully, including blood pressure, weight and height, smoking status, migraine history, personal and family clot history, and any postpartum or breastfeeding status.
3. Our GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your responses.
4. If supply is clinically appropriate, the medicine is dispensed and dispatched.
5. If supply is not appropriate, you will receive a full refund and a brief written explanation.

About this medicine

Dosage (from the Summary of Product Characteristics)

The pharmacist will confirm the exact start regimen for your circumstances during the consultation. The standard dosing is summarised below.

• One tablet at the same time each day, in the order marked on the strip, for 21 consecutive days.
• Then a 7-day tablet-free interval, during which a withdrawal bleed usually occurs.
• Start the next strip on day 8 (the day after the 7-day break), even if bleeding has not stopped.
• If a tablet is missed, refer to the missed-pill instructions in the Patient Information Leaflet without delay.

Who should not take this medicine

Yasmin must not be used if any of the following apply:

• Pregnancy, or possible pregnancy
• Breastfeeding (in the first weeks postpartum especially)
• Personal history of venous or arterial blood clots (DVT, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack)
• Known thrombophilia (e.g. factor V Leiden)
• Uncontrolled high blood pressure or established cardiovascular disease
• Migraine with aura
• Smoker aged 35 or over
• Current or past breast cancer or other hormone-sensitive cancer
• Active or severe liver disease, or a history of liver tumours
• Severe kidney impairment or acute kidney failure
• Known hypersensitivity to drospirenone, ethinylestradiol or any of the excipients listed in the PIL

Frequently asked questions

How effective is Yasmin at preventing pregnancy?

With perfect use the combined oral contraceptive pill is around 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. With typical use (including missed pills, vomiting, diarrhoea and interacting medicines), real-world effectiveness is lower, which is why the missed-pill instructions in the PIL should be followed carefully.

Is Yasmin safe while breastfeeding?

Combined pills containing oestrogen, including Yasmin, are not recommended in the first weeks after birth or while establishing breastfeeding because they can reduce milk supply and slightly increase clot risk in the postpartum period. The pharmacist will discuss progestogen-only alternatives if you are breastfeeding.

Does Yasmin protect against sexually transmitted infections?

No. Yasmin only prevents pregnancy. Condoms are still needed to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Does Yasmin interact with antibiotics or other medicines?

Most everyday antibiotics no longer require additional contraceptive precautions, but enzyme-inducing medicines (such as rifampicin, certain anti-epileptics and St John's Wort) can reduce effectiveness. List all medicines and supplements in the consultation questionnaire so the pharmacist can confirm safety.

What are the symptoms of a blood clot I should watch for?

Sudden chest pain or breathlessness, coughing up blood, severe pain or swelling in one leg, sudden severe headache, slurred speech, weakness on one side of the body, or sudden visual loss. Seek emergency medical attention if any of these occur.

What if I miss a Yasmin tablet?

Take the missed tablet as soon as you remember and continue the strip as normal. If a tablet is more than 12 hours late, additional precautions may be needed; the exact action depends on which week of the strip you are in. Follow the missed-pill instructions in the Patient Information Leaflet, and consider emergency contraception if intercourse occurred during a missed-pill window.

Regulatory information

• Legal status: POM (Prescription Only Medicine)
• Marketing authorisation holder: Bayer plc
• Supplied by: Ways Pharmacy, UK — GPhC-registered (registration number on the storefront footer)
• Patient Information Leaflet: Yasmin PIL via emc
• Suspected side effect? Report via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme
• NHS information: NHS — Combined pill

This page provides factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. Supply is dependent on satisfactory completion of a clinical consultation reviewed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist. Always read the Patient Information Leaflet before use.