{"id":2945,"date":"2025-07-08T08:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbddev.co.uk\/shayr\/?page_id=2945"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T08:13:30","slug":"pregnancy-testing-in-pharmacies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bbddev.co.uk\/shayr\/services\/pharmacy-services\/your-local-pharmacy\/pregnancy-testing-in-pharmacies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy Testing in Pharmacies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some pharmacies in Ayrshire & Arran offer free pregnancy tests for young people on request. Here is a list of pharmacies that offer this [PHARMACY LIST PDF HERE]<\/a><\/p>\n

How does the service work?<\/h2>\n

You can pick up a FREE pregnancy test from one of our enhanced sexual health pharmacies. You can take this away with you to carry out the test somewhere where you feel comfortable to do so.<\/p>\n

Who is the service for?<\/h2>\n

The service is available if you are aged between 13 and 18 years of age and think you may be pregnant. You do not have to prove your age, but the test should be collected by you. Partners or friends should not collect a test for you.<\/p>\n

What do I do when I get there?<\/h2>\n

Simply show the SHAYR Pregnancy Test Ticket on your phone to the pharmacy staff who will provide you with one free pregnancy test. Or, if you feel comfortable enough, you can simply ask at the counter or ask to speak to the Pharmacist.<\/p>\n

The test will be given to you in discrete packaging, and you can take this away with you to complete somewhere you feel comfortable.<\/p>\n

A member of the pharmacy team will talk you through the instructions on how to do the test if you need more information.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT<\/h2>\n

The pregnancy tests used are most effective at detecting a pregnancy from 7 to 10 days after unprotected sex. If you test too early, the result may not be accurate, and you may need to test again at a later date. If it has been less than 7 days since you had unprotected sex, please still attend the Pharmacy where you can discuss other options and get advice.<\/p>\n

Pregnancy test results<\/h2>\n

Test result is positive<\/h3>\n

If the test result comes back positive, you can contact your GP or the sexual health department who will be able to talk you through all your options. You could also speak with an adult you trust.
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