Pharmacy Services

As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:

*Sore throat/cough/earache/headache                         *UTI (16-65yrs females)

*Musculoskeletal pains: joints/limbs/back                     *Tummy troubles

*Aches and pains                                                               *Constipation/diarrhoea/indigestion

*Athletes foot (not diabetics)                                           *Acne/warts/verrucae

*Conjunctivitis (>2yrs old)                                                *Cold sores/mouth ulcers

*Chickenpox/worms/head lice                                         *Hayfever/nasal congestion

*Haemorrhoids                                                                   *Thrush (16-60yrs)

*Eczema & allergies                                                           *Pain/period pain

*Threadworms                                                                    *Smoking cessation advice

*Blood pressure testing service                                        *Weight management help

They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.

• Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.