Pharmacists

Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and can give you confidential health advice for a range of common illnesses and complaints, including:

  • aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • coughs
  • colds
  • flu
  • earache
  • cystitis
  • skin rashes
  • teething or infant colic
  • red eye
  • Acne – mild
  • Allergic reactions – minor
  • Athletes Foot
  • Bites/Stings
  • Cold Sores/Mouth Ulcer
  • Conjunctivitis (not under 2)
  • Constipation (not under 2)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Earache
  • Emergency Contraception (not under 16)
  • Hay Fever
  • Hair Loss
  • Head Lice
  • Scabies
  • Threadworms
  • Thrush
  • Travel Sickness
  • Warts/Veruccas
  • Advice on medication

Your pharmacists can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor or nurse.

Click here for more information about how pharmacies can help you.

Date published: 14th October, 2020
Date last updated: 19th January, 2023