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Your health is important to us

Weight Management

Do you want to lose weight but are unsure where you should start? Maybe you have tried before but found it difficult to stick to the plan. Everybody’s body is different, how you gain, and lose weight can be quite different from how your friend or sister loses weight. We have options and hints that may just work for you and have you feeling and looking heathier for summer.

Prescriptions

We have a fully operational dispensary 6 days a week with up to 3 Pharmacists on hand to check and provide support for your medication old and new.

We are happy to receive prescriptions direct from your GP, Specialist or Hospital by fax and we will prepare and hold the prescriptions for you to collect. If you are unable to come into store we offer a delivery service to you at home. (fees and conditions may apply).

Script Reminder Service – For Prescription repeats

We offer a free text reminder service when your repeat script is due. You will never have expired repeats again, and when you reply your repeats will be made up and ready to collect when you come into store.

It’s quick and easy to sign up – ask us today.

Medico Pak

WE can organise you medicine into see through blister packs so that you are taking the right medicine, right dose at the right time, every time.

The simple straightforward convenience of Medico Pak has made so many people’s lives easier by reducing the stress that can be associated with managing and remembering multiple dosage medication.

Blister packs is helpful to those with Long term Conditions, Complex medicine regimes, for Careers and home health care support teams and is a convenient and safe way to travel with your medication.

Sildenafil – For Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction may occur for a variety of reasons and can be of a physical or psychological nature, or a combination of the two.

Commonly known by the brand name, Viagra®. Our Pharmacists are able to offer Sildenafil to men between the ages of 35 to 70 years, for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), who meet certain criteria.

Trimethoprim – For Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary Tract Infections, also known as a “UTI” or cystitis are very common in women. Symptoms often include a painful/burning sensation when passing urine, needing to frequently visit the toilet, often with only small volume of urine to pass.

Our specially trained Pharmacists can offer a three day Antibiotic, Trimethoprim, to women between 16 and 65 years of age who meet certain criteria. Please call in and discuss your symptoms with us.

Emergency Contraceptive Pill

We offer the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP), sometimes still referred to as the Morning After Pill to women who have had unprotected sex or their regular contraceptive of choice has failed.

Our specially trained Pharmacists can supply the ECP where appropriate after consultation in our private consult room

Selected Oral Contraceptive

Selected Combined Oral Contraceptives and Progesterone Only Contraceptives ( Mini Pill) are available on consultation with one of our specially trained Pharmacists.

Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for supply of these medications. Please come in and ask our Pharmacists if you would be eligible.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations available : 

  • Whooping Cough Vaccine
  • Meningococcal Vaccine
  • Shingle Vaccine
  • Influenza Vaccine

 

Influenza (Flu) Vaccine

Influenza, or the Flu, is not just a bad cold – it can be serious and can even lead to death. Flu can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse. Immunising against influenza can protect you and lessen the chance of spreading the virus to those most at risk of complications.

We can vaccinate you anytime through the Flu vaccination season which usually starts in March and runs through to December, usually, no appointment is required.

The Flu vaccine is free for over 65s and pregnant women. You must be 13 years or older for a Pharmacist Flu vaccination.

Stop Smoking

Are you ready to quit smoking? We are here to support you on your Stop Smoking journey. Our Pharmacists are here to provide you with nicotine replacement options best suited for you and your situation, along with support to quit now and for life.

Stop smoking products can be prescribed by our Pharmacists and are funded by the Ministry of Health.

Passport Photo

We can take your passport photos in store. Your photos can be printed on the spot or if you are renewing your passport online we can email them to you.

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