Can my pharmacist prescribe a different contraceptive if I have side effects?

Question

Hello, I am 22 years old, I am in good health, I do not take any medication and have no history of depression or anxiety. I have been taking the Yasmin pill since I was 15 and have always had a major lack of libido which causes conflict/confusion with my partners (and myself mostly). I love my boyfriend and it's not a lack of desire or attraction that's getting in the way of my libido, I just don't feel the need to have sex. (Which was not the case before taking the pill). I want to know if I can ask my pharmacist to prescribe me a different long-term birth control pill without having to see my family doctor. i have no history of depression or anxiety. I have been taking the Yasmin pill since I was 15 and have had a major loss of libido since then which has caused conflict/confusion with my partners (especially me). I just don't have any need to have sex and it's not the lack of desire or attraction towards my boyfriend. It's history repeating itself and I want it to stop. I wanted to know if I can ask my pharmacist to prescribe me a new long-term contraceptive pill without having to make an appointment with my doctor

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello Mrs, Unfortunately, your pharmacist cannot prescribe a different contraceptive than the one you are already taking. You will have to consult your doctor to properly assess the situation, rule out other causes and consider alternatives. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist