Why Think Pharmacy?

You'd be surprised what your pharmacy (or chemist as they are often called) can offer you! These fabulous one stop shops can save you the hassle of visiting the Doctor, waiting at A&E or trawling the internet for a cure for your cold sore. Every pharmacy has highly trained Pharmacists who know as much as anyone when it comes to the right sort of treatment for you. There are loads of pharmacies all across the country. Wherever you live, work or study you will find a pharmacy.

 

Artwork and video supplied by Michelle Dyoss, Office of Public Health, Dudley MBC

Why Pharmacies?

There are plenty of reasons why you should think about using your local pharmacy before any other health service.

•       Convenient locations all over the country

•       No need to book an appointment, just pop in and speak to dearPHARMACIST

So what do pharmacies really offer?

Every pharmacy in the country can:

•       Offer advice, guidance and medication for common illnesses such as coughs, colds, cold sores, thrush

•       Exchange your prescription for medication as prescribed by your GP

•       Give advice on medicines

•       Take your old and unwanted medicine from you and dispose of it safely

•       Offer advice and help you lose weight, stop smoking or cut down on the amount of alcohol you drink

As well as all this, most pharmacies offer even more!

Most pharmacies nationally

•       Can review your current medication to make sure what you are taking meets your needs

•       Have private consultation rooms

And there’s more!

Some pharmacies are also offer the following services:

•       The morning after pill

•       Support and treatment to stop smoking

•       Chlamydia testing kits

•       Chlamydia treatment

•       Advice and support on reducing alcohol

•       Advice on how to treat your sports injuries

•       All the medication and advice you might need

No need for an appointment ... visit dearPHARMACIST

 

Remember you can always visit dearPHARMACIST at Regent Pharmacy, 19 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1AS. Come and meet dearPHARMACIST today.