The Care at the Chemist service lets you get advice and treatment for common illnesses without visiting your GP. If you’re eligible for free prescriptions, you won’t have to pay for any medicines provided through this scheme.

Who Can Use It?

Patients eligible for free prescriptions or those with a medical exemption card can use the scheme.

Not sure if you qualify? Just ask our pharmacist.

Conditions We Can Treat We provide treatment for minor ailments, including:

• Athlete’s Foot
• Cold Sores
• Conjunctivitis
• Constipation
• Cough
• Diarrhoea
• Ear Wax
• Haemorrhoids
• Hay Fever
• Headaches
• Head Lice
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Mouth Ulcers
• Nasal Congestion
• Oral Thrush
• Scabies
• Sore Throat
• Stomach Upsets
• Toothache
• Threadworms
• Vaginal Thrush
• Warts and Verrucas

If your condition is ongoing, we recommend visiting your GP.

Cost of the Service

If you don’t pay for prescriptions, all medicines supplied through Care at the Chemist will be free. If you usually pay for prescriptions, you’ll only need to cover the cost of the medicine.

How It Works Our pharmacist will ask you some questions to ensure the medication is right for you. If not, they may refer you to your GP or offer advice without providing any medicines.

Will I Be Seen Straight Away?

You can now book a time slot with our pharmacist for Care at the Chemist, making it easier to fit the consultation into your schedule. Walk-ins are also available, but you may have to wait if we’re busy. If your issue is urgent, you can still visit your GP.

Does This Replace Seeing a Doctor?

No, this service is for minor ailments only. You can still see your GP when necessary, but using this scheme helps free up GP time for more serious cases.

Registering for Care at the Chemist

Once registered with us, bring your registration card each time you visit. If we’re closed, you can visit another pharmacy, but let them know you’re usually with us so they can update your records.