Clinical expertise
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. They dispense your prescriptions and other medicines, offer testing and screening for common conditions and can advise on minor ailments.
The services that may be available from your local pharmacy are:
- emergency contraception
- truss fittings
- incontinence supplies
- needle exchange and supervised drug administration
- pregnancy testing
- stop smoking services
- medicines use reviews
- chlamydia screening and treatment
- weight management
Minor ailments that a pharmacist can advise on include:
- bugs and viruses
- minor injuries
- tummy troubles
- women's health
- skin conditions
- allergies
- aches and pains
- children's problems
Prescription costs as of April 1 2012
- The current prescription charge is £7.65 (£15.30 per pair of elastic hosiery).
- A three monthly PPC is £29.10.
- A 12 month certificate is £104.00.
Out-of-hours
To find out the out-of-hours pharmacy rota contact NHS direct on 0845 4647 or via their website - www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. Visit our out-of-hours page for more information.
Use our local services search to find a pharmacy near you.
Visit the NHS Choices website for more information about pharmacists.