Pharmacies are places you can go to buy medication, get your prescriptions and general medical advice.
Many pharmacies are open late and over the weekends and you do not need an appointment to see a professional.
Some offer delivery services, so check with your local pharmacy.
Community pharmacists can also supply prescription medicines if you need them for seven different conditions without you needing to see a GP, under a new scheme called Pharmacy First.
These conditions are:
sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
You can only get some medications with a prescription from a GP or hospital.
If you think you may need antibiotics or any other medication that requires a prescription, you need to make an appointment with your GP to get a prescription.
The GP will then give you a prescription you can take to a pharmacy to get your medication. Some prescriptions are free, but most have a flat rate charge.
To request a repeat prescription will need to request this at your GP Practice. Every GP Practice does this differently. Contact your GP practice to ask for your preferred way of ordering your prescriptions.
You may need to:
You can apply for a HC2 certificate, which helps you with your healthcare costs.
Visit the NHS website to make an application and you may be able to get to free prescriptions.
If your GP says you need medication, they will give you a prescription that you can use at any local pharmacy. You often need to pay for prescriptions.The standard cost is £9.90 per item.
If you require many prescriptions, you may find it cheaper to purchase a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC). A PPC covers all your NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, no matter how many items you need. A PPC does not cover the cost of other health items, such as wigs and fabric supports.
You can get a free blood pressure check if you:
You cannot get a free blood pressure check if you:
Contact your local pharmacy to book an appointment.
You can check if you are eligible for the free NHS flu vaccination service on the NHS website.
October and November are the best months to get vaccinated for maximum flu protection (protection from the vaccine can decrease over time in adults).
You can go to your local pharmacy to new or repeat prescriptions for oral contraception (tablets).
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