How much does a coil fitting (IUD/IUS) cost in the UK? (2026)
Private coil fitting in the UK typically costs £475, ranging from £295 to £670 across the 19 clinics we track. The fitting fee barely moves – what shifts the price is which coil you get. And here’s the bit clinics rarely lead with: the NHS fits a coil for free. So going private is really about speed, not a better coil.
Copper IUD vs hormonal IUS
Two types of coil exist, and the device – not the appointment – is what swings the price:
- Copper IUD (hormone-free) – the cheaper one, no hormones, good for up to 5-10 years.
- Hormonal IUS (such as Mirena or Kyleena) – costs more, lasts around 3-8 years, and often makes periods lighter.
The fitting appointment costs roughly the same either way – it’s the device that differs. So always ask what’s in the price.
What’s included
- The consultation – sometimes charged on top.
- The coil itself.
- The fitting appointment.
- Sometimes a follow-up check a few weeks on.
Removal and replacement
Taking a coil out is quicker and cheaper than fitting one. If you’re swapping an old coil for a new one, ask for a combined remove-and-refit price – one appointment, one fee. Pay for each step separately and you’ll spend more for no good reason.
Does where you live change the price?
Yep. London sits at the top end, and a doctor-led fitting costs more than a nurse-led one. The cheapest we track right now is Manchester (from £295). Compare what’s near you:
| City | From | Typical | Clinics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £300 | £482.50 | 12 | Compare |
| Birmingham | £300 | £423.75 | 2 | Compare |
| Manchester | £295 | £380 | 2 | Compare |
| Bristol | £465 | £465 | 1 | Compare |
| Glasgow | £420 | £545 | 1 | Compare |
| Leicester | £461 | £461 | 1 | Compare |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
NHS vs private
Free. Fully free – device and all – through NHS GPs and sexual-health clinics. The catch is the wait: an NHS fitting slot can be several weeks out. Private clinics often see you within days, at a time that actually suits you. That’s the whole reason to pay.
What changes the cost
- Coil type – hormonal IUS costs more than copper.
- Whether the consultation is bundled or charged separately.
- Doctor-led vs nurse-led appointment.
- Clinic and location.
How to avoid overpaying
- The NHS does this free – only go private if speed genuinely matters.
- Check the coil itself is in the price – not billed as an extra.
- Ask for a remove-and-refit price if you’re swapping an old coil.
- Compare a few clinics – the gap between cheapest and dearest we track is £375.
Frequently asked questions
How much does private coil fitting cost in the UK?
Usually £295–£670, typically £475. The hormonal IUS device nudges it up a bit versus the copper IUD.
Is coil fitting free on the NHS?
Yes – completely free at NHS GPs and sexual-health clinics, device included. Paying private just buys you a quicker appointment.
What’s the difference between an IUD and an IUS?
The IUD is copper and hormone-free; the IUS is hormonal (like Mirena) and often lightens periods. The IUS device usually costs more.
How much does it cost to remove a coil?
Removal’s cheaper than fitting. If you’re replacing it, ask for a combined remove-and-refit price – better value than two separate visits.
Ready to compare? See coil fitting prices by clinic, or browse every UK clinic that shows its prices up front.
