Community pharmacists dispense your prescriptions and other medicines, offer testing and screening for common conditions and can advise on minor ailments. You can find your nearest service here: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registers/pharmacist
Pharmacists and chemists also offer advice on common problems such as:
- Coughs, colds and flu
- Bugs and viruses
- Minor injuries
- Tummy troubles
- Women’s health
- Skin conditions
- Allergies
- Aches and pains
- Children’s problems
They can also help you decide whether you need to see a doctor.
You can talk to your pharmacist in confidence, even about the most personal symptoms and you don’t need to make an appointment. Most pharmacies now have a private consultation area where patients can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard by other members of the public.