Pharmacists (chemists)
Pharmacists are experts in medicines and how they work. They play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of the public. Instead of booking and waiting for a GP appointment, you can visit your local pharmacist any time: just walk in.
The services that may be available from your Pharmacy are:
- Emergency contraception
- Truss fittings
- Incontinence supplies
- Needle exchange
- Pregnancy testing
- Oxygen
Minor ailments
Pharmacies dispense your prescriptions, provide a range of services related to specific health related issues and can advise on minor ailments.
Minor ailments include:
- Bugs and viruses
- Minor injuries
- Tummy troubles
- Women's health
- Skin conditions
- Allergies
- Aches and pains
- Children's problems
- Prescriptions
Costs
Prescribtions cost money. Currently a single prescription costs £7.40 although some people or medicines are exempt from charges.
Opening Hours
To find a pharmacy in your area, use service finder at the bottom of this page. All Pharmacies in the area will be listed, with the nearest shown first. Their addresses, phone numbers and opening hours are listed. You can also search for early (before 9am) and late (after 6pm) opening hours.
