How can your pharmacy help you?

Advice and Information - 7 September 2021

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines.
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Can a pharmacist prescribe medication?

Pharmacists can offer advice and over-the-counter medication to help with a range of common conditions and minor injuries such as:

  • common ailments such as coughs, colds and the flu
  • tummy trouble
  • aches and pains
  • skin rashes
  • cystitis
  • access to the morning after pill and pregnancy tests

Your pharmacist can help manage repeat prescriptions and help with any questions that you might have about medication that you have been prescribed by the doctor.

If you’re taking lots of different medicines, you may be able to have a Medicines Use Review with your pharmacist to help you work out when you should be taking your medication and discuss any questions or side effects.

Find your nearest pharmacist

Not sure where your nearest pharmacist is? Enter your postcode to find a pharmacy near you, including high-street retailers, supermarkets and independent pharmacies.

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