Pharmacies

• Diarrhoea.
• Runny nose.
• Painful cough.
• Headache.

Pharmacists (chemists) are a great source of health care service advice and information.

They are experts in medicines and how medicines work. They can help you decide if you need to see a doctor.

You can talk to them in confidence - even about the most personal symptoms - and you don't need to make an appointment. Many also offer services such as stop smoking support and health checks.

They can help with issues like:

• dispensing medicines - and how to use them safely, as well as getting rid of old or out of date medicine
• emergency hormonal contraception, or 'the morning after pill' is available at your local pharmacist
• minor ailments - a pharmacist can help with prescription treatments for conjunctivitis, cystitis, impetigo and more without you needing to see your doctor
• the right type of cough and flu remedies for you and your family
• Find your local pharmacy by using the form on the home page.

 To find your nearest pharmacy and their opening times please click here.