We realise at different times in our lives things can go wrong and we are here to help at those times. Please discuss with our Pharmacist how we can help you. Our Pharmacy offer many Addiction Services which include substance abuse and alcohol. Please ask in the Pharmacy for details. Every consultation is treated discretely and in confidence.
An allergy is when your body reacts to a substance it has become sensitive to. For example, dust, food, pollen, medication etc. Allergens in food and other substances cause your body to have an immune reaction. Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions. In the UK alone, around 13 million people suffer from hay fever. Although it usually begins during childhood/teenage years, you can get it at any age.
The symptoms of hay fever occur when a person has had an allergic reaction to pollen. Some of the symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, wheezing, coughing etc. As much as we can try to avoid pollen, unfortunately, sometimes it is just not avoidable. Particularly in the summer when there is naturally more pollen around, and we tend to spend more time outside.
While there is currently no cure for hay fever, there is a way you can relieve the symptoms, at least to a certain extent. A range of antihistamines are available at our pharmacy to help you prevent an allergic reaction from happening. There are tablets, nasal sprays and even products to help soothe symptoms, for example, sprays for itchy eyes. We also offer Fexofenadine (Telfast) which is a prescription strength antihistamine for those that suffer greatly from hay fever. After a quick consult with our pharmacist, you can purchase this from our store to help soothe any symptoms.
Please come in store and speak to our pharmacists about your options to relive your symptoms.
Our Pharmacy is registered to dispense Appliance Supplies on behalf of the NHS. This includes items such as catheters. Our Pharmacist will be happy to discuss with you any questions you have with regard to your care discretely and in confidence.
A pharmacist is another health expert you can turn to for asthma advice and support and you usually don't need an appointment. As well as your GP or asthma nurse, your local pharmacist is another highly trained healthcare professional who can answer questions about your asthma. If you have any concerns about your asthma, you can just walk into our pharmacy and ask to see the pharmacist.
This is useful because:
- you don't need an appointment
- our pharmacy are open outside GP surgery hours
- our pharmacy have a private consultation room
- you can ask about free prescription collection services, peak flow checks, stop smoking and losing weight advice.
Ask the pharmacist how to get the best from your asthma medicines. You can ask your pharmacist about the asthma medicines you've been prescribed. This is useful if you have concerns about things like side effects, using your inhaler, or your inhaler not working properly.
You can also ask about any over-the-counter medicines you're taking to help your asthma, such as anti-histamines for hay fever.
Whether its preparing for the arrival of your newborn, or you already are a parent you will find everything you need in our mother and baby ranges. We have everything from nappies and baby wipes to shampoo shields, baby food and baby clothes.
We know being a parent can be challenging at times, if you need any help or advice please speak to our pharmacist who can help.
A member of our trained pharmacy staff will measure your blood pressure in the privacy of a consultation room. Your result will be explained to you and you will be offered any advice and support needed to manage your blood pressure to prevent long term complications.
Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under the age of 16.
If you're under 16 and want contraception, this is a confidential service and we will not inform your parents (or carer) as long as we believe you fully understand the information you're given, and your decisions.
*Only available to under 25's. Conditions apply. Please contact us for further information.
A member of our trained Pharmacy team will preform a HbA1c Diabetes Test. This test measures the recent average blood sugar (glucose) level. Because it is the average there is no need to fast and is more accurate than a simple blood glucose test. In order to preform the test a sample of blood will be taken from your thumb and is analysed in the Pharmacy. This normally takes 10 minutes to process. You will then be informed of the result and we can discuss any lifestyle changes required or refer you to your GP if necessary.
Old medicines or unused medicines present a risk lying in your home. Medicines that are no longer needed, out of date or damaged can be taken to the Pharmacy for disposal. Please do not dispose of your medicines incorrectly. Putting medicines in the bin can result in them being found by children or animals and flushing them away or pouring them down the sink can damage the environment. Please take them to the Pharmacy and we will dispose of them safely.
If you run out of your regular medicines and you are unable to get a prescription from your GP in time, please ask to speak to the Pharmacist who will advise you of the best course of action or in some occasions will be able to provide you with an Emergency Supply of your medication.
Emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) containing the hormone levonorgestrel, commonly known as the 'morning after pill' is available from our Pharmacy either with or without a prescription. If you require EHC advice you can speak with a Pharmacist, either in the Pharmacy, or informally by phone. After a private consultation within the Pharmacy, we may provide you with this form of contraception, if it is considered both safe and appropriate.
We stock a range of perfumes please call or visit
Discover our huge range of gifts, jewellery, perfumes and greeting cards. Find the perfect gift for every occasion. We have gifts to suit any style or budget whether it's for someone special, a birthday, Christmas or just because ..
Beginning in the early to mid 40s many adults may start to have problems seeing clearly reading, especially when working on a computer. Initially, you may need to hold reading materials further away to see them clearly. Print on newspapers or on restaurant menus may appear blurred, especially in dim lighting. This is caused by the eyes lens becoming less flexible with age and these changes will progress with time.
In the Pharmacy we stock a range of styles and strengths of reading glasses.
We are registered to dispense Gluten Free Food on behalf of the NHS. The Pharmacy can manage your Gluten Free food prescription without you having to contact your GP. Your products can then be delivered directly to your home or you can collect from the pharmacy at any time. Please ask our Pharmacist for details.
Headlice and nits are very common in young children. They don’t have anything to do with dirty hair and are usually picked up from head-to-head contact.
Headlice are small insects, up to 3mm long and can be difficult to spot. Head lice eggs (nits) are yellow, brown or white (empty shells) and are attacked to the hair. Head lice can make your head feel itchy or like something is moving in your hair. The only way to be sure someone has head lice is by finding live lice or eggs. You can do this by combing their hair with a special fine-toothed comb. Our Pharmacist can advise you on the best course of treatment and prevention.
Good Health at your fingertips. Our Pharmacy has a touch screen digital healthpoint in-store. With over 3500 fully accredited health topics and over 22 health assessments to undertake, it provides our patients with a wealth of health information. You can either get a print out of the information you require or get it emailed directly to your email address. Please ask at the pharmacy and a member of staff can direct you on our Healthpoint use.
Impetigo is a skin condition which is used by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Classic signs and symptoms of impetigo are red sores that rupture and then form a yellow-brown crust. The sores usually occur around the nose and mouth and can spread to other areas of the body by the fingers, clothing and towels.
Our Pharmacy is registered to prescribe for Impetigo. If you are an adult or have a child over 2 years with a minor impetigo the Pharmacist can examine the area and advise on the best treatment for your impetigo symptoms.
We offer a wide range of solutions to help with everyday tasks from bathing, dressing, reading and writing, cooking, gardening and generally getting around. We specialise in over 4000 products that can help to retain your independence and support your everyday needs.
The Medication Care and Review (MCR) service, formerly known as CMS, is a serial prescription service. Register with Lightburn Pharmacy to have your regular repeat medication dispensed and ready for you to collect.
A serial prescription is a prescription for medicines you need to treat your long-term condition (your repeat medication).
It looks like a normal prescription but lasts for 24 or 48 weeks.
With a serial prescription, you can get your repeat medicines directly from the pharmacy where you are registered.
You won't need to see or phone the Doctor to request your medication.
Serial prescriptions last for either 24 or 48 weeks and Lightburn Pharmacy will dispense it in instalments (either every month or every 2 months depending on your GP’s instructions).
The Pharmacy will have your prescription ready for you when you need it, so you don’t have to wait in the pharmacy.
The Pharmacy will keep your serial prescription in the Pharmacy.
Ask at the Pharmacy to be registered and speak to your GP to issue you with a serial prescription rather than a standard repeat prescription, your GP will assess your suitability.
Don't be running around the houses to get your prescription, no more phoning your GP every month to get your prescriptions, no more waiting to get your regular prescription dispensed. Lightburn Pharmacy will comprehensively manage your serial prescriptions, please contact us to get registered today.
Your Prescription ready when you are.
Have you been on your medications for a long time and have forgotten what they are doing for you? We run a medication review clinic which will assess if the medication you are taking are optimal for your conditions. Please ask in the pharmacy for details.
Lightburn Pharmacy provide a comprehensive weekly medication box service. Medication boxes are filled with your medication to help you manage your tablets every day. If you or a relative is struggling to manage their medication please ask a member of staff who can advise you.
All our Pharmacists are trained and qualified to treat minor ailments saving you valuable time and freeing up GP surgery appointments for those patients with more serious illnesses. No appointment is necessary at the Pharmacy - just come to the Pharmacy and ask to speak to the Pharmacist. The Pharmacist will be happy to discuss your ailment and advise on the best course of action. If this requires medication you will receive the medication FREE under the Minor Ailment Scheme.
It is important that you take the right dose of your prescribed medicines at the right time each day to get the most from your medicines to control your condition(s) as much as possible. This can sometimes be difficult if you take more than one medicine. One way in which this can be made easier is for your medicines to be supplied in a Monitored Dosage System, which provides you with a separate compartment for each dosage time of the day.
A monitored dosage system (MDS) is a medication storage device designed to simplify the administration of solid oral dose medication, especially for those on multiple medications. It aims to address the issues of difficulty accessing medication due to sight impairment or other disability and/or forgetfulness.
MDS devices are usually a variation on the design of a box or a blister pack, divided into days of the week with several compartments per day to allow for the different timing of doses such as breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.
Our Pharmacist can help identify which patients this type of system would be suitable for.
MDS may be suitable for patients in the following circumstances:
- You struggle to organise medications and find it difficult to remember to take them at the correct time each day
- You have a large number of medications to take each day
- You find it difficult to remove medication from its packaging
- You have a carer who helps you to ensure you take your medicines correctly.
Ask a member of our pharmacy team about whether this service would benefit you or whether there is another course of action, which may be of more help.
Our Pharmacy offer a seasonal Flu Vaccination service. Having a Flu Vaccination will not only protect you from the flu but will also reduce the risk of passing on the virus to more vulnerable family members such as the elderly and very young. During the flu season there is no need for an appointment.
A nebuliser is a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled via a full-face mask or nasal cannula into the lungs. Nebulisers are used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD and other respiratory diseases and disorders.
We stock a range of nebulisers to fit any budget. Please speak to our Pharmacist who can advise you.
At Lightburn Pharmacy we care about your long term health and if you are a smoker who wants to quit, but think you need help to kick the habit, our award winning Stop Smoking Service might be just what you are looking for. We have had many successes over the years and wish to help you kick the habit.
We have an award-winning stop smoking service and our stop smoking success rates have been recognised by the health board, winning Pharmacy of the Year.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths accounting for more than 80,000 deaths each year. One in two smokers will die from a smoking related disease. If you could see the damage you would stop.
Circulation
When you smoke, the poisons from the tar in your cigarettes enter your blood. These poisons in your blood then:
- Make your blood thicker, and increase chances of clot formation
- Increase your blood pressure and heart rate, making your hear work harder than normal
- Narrow your arteries, reducing the amount of oxygen rick blood circulating in your organs.
Together these changes to your body when you smoke increase the chance of your arteries narrowing and clots forming which could lead to heart attack and stroke.
Stomach
Smokers have an increased chance of getting stomach cancer or ulcers. Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing kidney cancer and the more you smoke the greater the risk.
Skin
Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen that gets to your skin. This means your skin ages more quickly and looks grey and dull. The toxins in your body also cause cellulite. Smoking prematurely ages your skin by between 10 and 20 years increasing wrinkling particularly around the eyes and mouth. The only way to prevent further deterioration is to stop smoking.
Bones
Smoking can cause your bones to become weak and brittle predisposing to brittle bones (osteoporosis).
Brain
Smokers are more likely to have a stroke than someone who doesn’t smoke. Within two years of stopping smoking your risk of stoke is reduced to half that of a smoker and within five years it will be the same as a non-smoker.
Lungs
Your lungs can be very badly affected by smoking. Coughs, colds, wheezing and asthma are just the start. Smoking can cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia emphysema, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. You can slow down the progression of some of the diseases by stopping smoking.
Mouth and throat
Smoking causes unattractive problems such as bad breath and stained teeth and can cause gum disease and damage your taste.
Reproduction
Smoking can cause male impotence as it damages blood vessels that supply blood to the penis. It can also damage sperm and cause testicular cancer.
For women smoking reduces fertility. One study estimated the fertility of smoking women was 72% of that of a non smoker. Smoking also increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Smoking while pregnant can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and illness and increases cot death by 25%.
The good news is you can stop smoking and we are here to help.
We offer services to Nursing homes, General Surgeries, Dental Surgeries, Podiatry Clinics and other health establishments. We also engage with other health professionals to provide services from the pharmacy. Please call and ask for details.
Lightburn Pharmacy provide a comprehensive delivery service. All our delivery drivers are trained and PVG checked. Please contact the Pharmacy if you require our delivery service.
As a customer with regular medication needs, why don't you ask our Pharmacy Team to register you for our free Repeat Prescription Collection Service?
The service we provide is easy - You authorise us to collect your prescription from your GP on your behalf and we will have your medication prepared and waiting for your whenever you visit the Pharmacy.
Our Respiratory Clinic is for patients who suffer from Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. The symptoms of asthma are variable and include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
COPD describes a progressive lung disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The disease is characterised by increasing breathlessness, persistent cough with phlegm, frequent chest infections and persistent wheezing.
During the clinic you will be given a full respiratory medication review by one of our Pharmacist Independent Prescribers in order to optimise your inhaled medication. They will concentrate on your symptoms, examine your PEFR and Oxygen saturation levels and go over the recommended inhaler technique to gain the best outcome from your inhaled medications. Please contact the pharmacy if you think this could benefit you.
Our Pharmacy is registered to dispense incontinence supplies and appliances on behalf of the NHS. We also have a full range of incontinence products for sale within the pharmacy. Our Pharmacist will be happy to discuss with you any questions you have with regard to your care discretely and in confidence.
Are you heading far afield for a holiday or on business? Make sure you discuss with the Pharmacist if you require Malaria tablets.
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Malaria is a life-threatening disease.
The Pharmacist will advise you on the Malaria treatment necessary for the area you are travelling to. Please ask to speak to the Pharmacist.
A urinary tract Infection (UTI) can occur in any part of your urinary system. Women are at greatest risk with symptoms including a burning feeling when you urinate, a frequent urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do and pain in your back or lower abdomen. In addition your urine in often cloudy, dark, smelly and may have blood in it.
Our Pharmacy is registered to treat some Urinary Tract Infections without having to visit your GP. If you are a woman between 16 - 65 years old, have not had antibiotic treatment for a urinary tract infection in the last 28 days and have not had more than three previous urinary infections in the last year please speak to our Pharmacist. The Pharmacist will discuss your symptoms and whether you are eligible for treatment directly from the Pharmacy.
We are here to help you make good choices. If you are struggling losing weight, please ask the pharmacist to help you beat the bulge.
The term obese describes a person who is very overweight. There are two ways of checking your weight status. Firstly, Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of whether you’re a healthy weight for your height. A BMI of > 25 means you are over-weight.
Another measure of excess fat is your waist circumference. Generally, men with a waist circumference of 94cm or more and women with a waist circumference of 80 cm or more are more likely to develop obesity related health problems. These include
Type 2 diabetes, Coronary heart disease, some types of cancer, such as breast cancer and bowel cancer and stroke. If you are worried about diabetes we can give you a diabetic test.
Obesity can also affect your quality of life and lead to psychological problems such as depression and low self-esteem. Please let us help you before your weight gets out of control.
We realise at different times in our lives things can go wrong and we are here to help at those times. Please discuss with our Pharmacist how we can help you. Our Pharmacy offer many Addiction Services which include substance abuse and alcohol. Please ask in the Pharmacy for details. Every consultation is treated discretely and in confidence.
An allergy is when your body reacts to a substance it has become sensitive to. For example, dust, food, pollen, medication etc. Allergens in food and other substances cause your body to have an immune reaction. Hay fever is one of the most common allergic conditions. In the UK alone, around 13 million people suffer from hay fever. Although it usually begins during childhood/teenage years, you can get it at any age.
The symptoms of hay fever occur when a person has had an allergic reaction to pollen. Some of the symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, wheezing, coughing etc. As much as we can try to avoid pollen, unfortunately, sometimes it is just not avoidable. Particularly in the summer when there is naturally more pollen around, and we tend to spend more time outside.
While there is currently no cure for hay fever, there is a way you can relieve the symptoms, at least to a certain extent. A range of antihistamines are available at our pharmacy to help you prevent an allergic reaction from happening. There are tablets, nasal sprays and even products to help soothe symptoms, for example, sprays for itchy eyes. We also offer Fexofenadine (Telfast) which is a prescription strength antihistamine for those that suffer greatly from hay fever. After a quick consult with our pharmacist, you can purchase this from our store to help soothe any symptoms.
Please come in store and speak to our pharmacists about your options to relive your symptoms.
Our Pharmacy is registered to dispense Appliance Supplies on behalf of the NHS. This includes items such as catheters. Our Pharmacist will be happy to discuss with you any questions you have with regard to your care discretely and in confidence.
A pharmacist is another health expert you can turn to for asthma advice and support and you usually don't need an appointment. As well as your GP or asthma nurse, your local pharmacist is another highly trained healthcare professional who can answer questions about your asthma. If you have any concerns about your asthma, you can just walk into our pharmacy and ask to see the pharmacist.
This is useful because:
- you don't need an appointment
- our pharmacy are open outside GP surgery hours
- our pharmacy have a private consultation room
- you can ask about free prescription collection services, peak flow checks, stop smoking and losing weight advice.
Ask the pharmacist how to get the best from your asthma medicines. You can ask your pharmacist about the asthma medicines you've been prescribed. This is useful if you have concerns about things like side effects, using your inhaler, or your inhaler not working properly.
You can also ask about any over-the-counter medicines you're taking to help your asthma, such as anti-histamines for hay fever.
Whether its preparing for the arrival of your newborn, or you already are a parent you will find everything you need in our mother and baby ranges. We have everything from nappies and baby wipes to shampoo shields, baby food and baby clothes.
We know being a parent can be challenging at times, if you need any help or advice please speak to our pharmacist who can help.
A member of our trained pharmacy staff will measure your blood pressure in the privacy of a consultation room. Your result will be explained to you and you will be offered any advice and support needed to manage your blood pressure to prevent long term complications.
Contraception services are free and confidential, including for people under the age of 16.
If you're under 16 and want contraception, this is a confidential service and we will not inform your parents (or carer) as long as we believe you fully understand the information you're given, and your decisions.
*Only available to under 25's. Conditions apply. Please contact us for further information.
A member of our trained Pharmacy team will preform a HbA1c Diabetes Test. This test measures the recent average blood sugar (glucose) level. Because it is the average there is no need to fast and is more accurate than a simple blood glucose test. In order to preform the test a sample of blood will be taken from your thumb and is analysed in the Pharmacy. This normally takes 10 minutes to process. You will then be informed of the result and we can discuss any lifestyle changes required or refer you to your GP if necessary.
Old medicines or unused medicines present a risk lying in your home. Medicines that are no longer needed, out of date or damaged can be taken to the Pharmacy for disposal. Please do not dispose of your medicines incorrectly. Putting medicines in the bin can result in them being found by children or animals and flushing them away or pouring them down the sink can damage the environment. Please take them to the Pharmacy and we will dispose of them safely.
If you run out of your regular medicines and you are unable to get a prescription from your GP in time, please ask to speak to the Pharmacist who will advise you of the best course of action or in some occasions will be able to provide you with an Emergency Supply of your medication.
Emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) containing the hormone levonorgestrel, commonly known as the 'morning after pill' is available from our Pharmacy either with or without a prescription. If you require EHC advice you can speak with a Pharmacist, either in the Pharmacy, or informally by phone. After a private consultation within the Pharmacy, we may provide you with this form of contraception, if it is considered both safe and appropriate.
We stock a range of perfumes please call or visit
Discover our huge range of gifts, jewellery, perfumes and greeting cards. Find the perfect gift for every occasion. We have gifts to suit any style or budget whether it's for someone special, a birthday, Christmas or just because ..
Beginning in the early to mid 40s many adults may start to have problems seeing clearly reading, especially when working on a computer. Initially, you may need to hold reading materials further away to see them clearly. Print on newspapers or on restaurant menus may appear blurred, especially in dim lighting. This is caused by the eyes lens becoming less flexible with age and these changes will progress with time.
In the Pharmacy we stock a range of styles and strengths of reading glasses.
We are registered to dispense Gluten Free Food on behalf of the NHS. The Pharmacy can manage your Gluten Free food prescription without you having to contact your GP. Your products can then be delivered directly to your home or you can collect from the pharmacy at any time. Please ask our Pharmacist for details.
Headlice and nits are very common in young children. They don’t have anything to do with dirty hair and are usually picked up from head-to-head contact.
Headlice are small insects, up to 3mm long and can be difficult to spot. Head lice eggs (nits) are yellow, brown or white (empty shells) and are attacked to the hair. Head lice can make your head feel itchy or like something is moving in your hair. The only way to be sure someone has head lice is by finding live lice or eggs. You can do this by combing their hair with a special fine-toothed comb. Our Pharmacist can advise you on the best course of treatment and prevention.
Good Health at your fingertips. Our Pharmacy has a touch screen digital healthpoint in-store. With over 3500 fully accredited health topics and over 22 health assessments to undertake, it provides our patients with a wealth of health information. You can either get a print out of the information you require or get it emailed directly to your email address. Please ask at the pharmacy and a member of staff can direct you on our Healthpoint use.
Impetigo is a skin condition which is used by a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. Classic signs and symptoms of impetigo are red sores that rupture and then form a yellow-brown crust. The sores usually occur around the nose and mouth and can spread to other areas of the body by the fingers, clothing and towels.
Our Pharmacy is registered to prescribe for Impetigo. If you are an adult or have a child over 2 years with a minor impetigo the Pharmacist can examine the area and advise on the best treatment for your impetigo symptoms.
We offer a wide range of solutions to help with everyday tasks from bathing, dressing, reading and writing, cooking, gardening and generally getting around. We specialise in over 4000 products that can help to retain your independence and support your everyday needs.
The Medication Care and Review (MCR) service, formerly known as CMS, is a serial prescription service. Register with Lightburn Pharmacy to have your regular repeat medication dispensed and ready for you to collect.
A serial prescription is a prescription for medicines you need to treat your long-term condition (your repeat medication).
It looks like a normal prescription but lasts for 24 or 48 weeks.
With a serial prescription, you can get your repeat medicines directly from the pharmacy where you are registered.
You won't need to see or phone the Doctor to request your medication.
Serial prescriptions last for either 24 or 48 weeks and Lightburn Pharmacy will dispense it in instalments (either every month or every 2 months depending on your GP’s instructions).
The Pharmacy will have your prescription ready for you when you need it, so you don’t have to wait in the pharmacy.
The Pharmacy will keep your serial prescription in the Pharmacy.
Ask at the Pharmacy to be registered and speak to your GP to issue you with a serial prescription rather than a standard repeat prescription, your GP will assess your suitability.
Don't be running around the houses to get your prescription, no more phoning your GP every month to get your prescriptions, no more waiting to get your regular prescription dispensed. Lightburn Pharmacy will comprehensively manage your serial prescriptions, please contact us to get registered today.
Your Prescription ready when you are.
Have you been on your medications for a long time and have forgotten what they are doing for you? We run a medication review clinic which will assess if the medication you are taking are optimal for your conditions. Please ask in the pharmacy for details.
Lightburn Pharmacy provide a comprehensive weekly medication box service. Medication boxes are filled with your medication to help you manage your tablets every day. If you or a relative is struggling to manage their medication please ask a member of staff who can advise you.
All our Pharmacists are trained and qualified to treat minor ailments saving you valuable time and freeing up GP surgery appointments for those patients with more serious illnesses. No appointment is necessary at the Pharmacy - just come to the Pharmacy and ask to speak to the Pharmacist. The Pharmacist will be happy to discuss your ailment and advise on the best course of action. If this requires medication you will receive the medication FREE under the Minor Ailment Scheme.
It is important that you take the right dose of your prescribed medicines at the right time each day to get the most from your medicines to control your condition(s) as much as possible. This can sometimes be difficult if you take more than one medicine. One way in which this can be made easier is for your medicines to be supplied in a Monitored Dosage System, which provides you with a separate compartment for each dosage time of the day.
A monitored dosage system (MDS) is a medication storage device designed to simplify the administration of solid oral dose medication, especially for those on multiple medications. It aims to address the issues of difficulty accessing medication due to sight impairment or other disability and/or forgetfulness.
MDS devices are usually a variation on the design of a box or a blister pack, divided into days of the week with several compartments per day to allow for the different timing of doses such as breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.
Our Pharmacist can help identify which patients this type of system would be suitable for.
MDS may be suitable for patients in the following circumstances:
- You struggle to organise medications and find it difficult to remember to take them at the correct time each day
- You have a large number of medications to take each day
- You find it difficult to remove medication from its packaging
- You have a carer who helps you to ensure you take your medicines correctly.
Ask a member of our pharmacy team about whether this service would benefit you or whether there is another course of action, which may be of more help.
Our Pharmacy offer a seasonal Flu Vaccination service. Having a Flu Vaccination will not only protect you from the flu but will also reduce the risk of passing on the virus to more vulnerable family members such as the elderly and very young. During the flu season there is no need for an appointment.
A nebuliser is a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form of a mist inhaled via a full-face mask or nasal cannula into the lungs. Nebulisers are used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis, asthma, COPD and other respiratory diseases and disorders.
We stock a range of nebulisers to fit any budget. Please speak to our Pharmacist who can advise you.
At Lightburn Pharmacy we care about your long term health and if you are a smoker who wants to quit, but think you need help to kick the habit, our award winning Stop Smoking Service might be just what you are looking for. We have had many successes over the years and wish to help you kick the habit.
We have an award-winning stop smoking service and our stop smoking success rates have been recognised by the health board, winning Pharmacy of the Year.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths accounting for more than 80,000 deaths each year. One in two smokers will die from a smoking related disease. If you could see the damage you would stop.
Circulation
When you smoke, the poisons from the tar in your cigarettes enter your blood. These poisons in your blood then:
- Make your blood thicker, and increase chances of clot formation
- Increase your blood pressure and heart rate, making your hear work harder than normal
- Narrow your arteries, reducing the amount of oxygen rick blood circulating in your organs.
Together these changes to your body when you smoke increase the chance of your arteries narrowing and clots forming which could lead to heart attack and stroke.
Stomach
Smokers have an increased chance of getting stomach cancer or ulcers. Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing kidney cancer and the more you smoke the greater the risk.
Skin
Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen that gets to your skin. This means your skin ages more quickly and looks grey and dull. The toxins in your body also cause cellulite. Smoking prematurely ages your skin by between 10 and 20 years increasing wrinkling particularly around the eyes and mouth. The only way to prevent further deterioration is to stop smoking.
Bones
Smoking can cause your bones to become weak and brittle predisposing to brittle bones (osteoporosis).
Brain
Smokers are more likely to have a stroke than someone who doesn’t smoke. Within two years of stopping smoking your risk of stoke is reduced to half that of a smoker and within five years it will be the same as a non-smoker.
Lungs
Your lungs can be very badly affected by smoking. Coughs, colds, wheezing and asthma are just the start. Smoking can cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia emphysema, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. You can slow down the progression of some of the diseases by stopping smoking.
Mouth and throat
Smoking causes unattractive problems such as bad breath and stained teeth and can cause gum disease and damage your taste.
Reproduction
Smoking can cause male impotence as it damages blood vessels that supply blood to the penis. It can also damage sperm and cause testicular cancer.
For women smoking reduces fertility. One study estimated the fertility of smoking women was 72% of that of a non smoker. Smoking also increases the risk of cervical cancer.
Smoking while pregnant can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth and illness and increases cot death by 25%.
The good news is you can stop smoking and we are here to help.
We offer services to Nursing homes, General Surgeries, Dental Surgeries, Podiatry Clinics and other health establishments. We also engage with other health professionals to provide services from the pharmacy. Please call and ask for details.
Lightburn Pharmacy provide a comprehensive delivery service. All our delivery drivers are trained and PVG checked. Please contact the Pharmacy if you require our delivery service.
As a customer with regular medication needs, why don't you ask our Pharmacy Team to register you for our free Repeat Prescription Collection Service?
The service we provide is easy - You authorise us to collect your prescription from your GP on your behalf and we will have your medication prepared and waiting for your whenever you visit the Pharmacy.
Our Respiratory Clinic is for patients who suffer from Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Asthma is a long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. The symptoms of asthma are variable and include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
COPD describes a progressive lung disease such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. The disease is characterised by increasing breathlessness, persistent cough with phlegm, frequent chest infections and persistent wheezing.
During the clinic you will be given a full respiratory medication review by one of our Pharmacist Independent Prescribers in order to optimise your inhaled medication. They will concentrate on your symptoms, examine your PEFR and Oxygen saturation levels and go over the recommended inhaler technique to gain the best outcome from your inhaled medications. Please contact the pharmacy if you think this could benefit you.
Our Pharmacy is registered to dispense incontinence supplies and appliances on behalf of the NHS. We also have a full range of incontinence products for sale within the pharmacy. Our Pharmacist will be happy to discuss with you any questions you have with regard to your care discretely and in confidence.
Are you heading far afield for a holiday or on business? Make sure you discuss with the Pharmacist if you require Malaria tablets.
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. Malaria is a life-threatening disease.
The Pharmacist will advise you on the Malaria treatment necessary for the area you are travelling to. Please ask to speak to the Pharmacist.
A urinary tract Infection (UTI) can occur in any part of your urinary system. Women are at greatest risk with symptoms including a burning feeling when you urinate, a frequent urge to urinate, even though little comes out when you do and pain in your back or lower abdomen. In addition your urine in often cloudy, dark, smelly and may have blood in it.
Our Pharmacy is registered to treat some Urinary Tract Infections without having to visit your GP. If you are a woman between 16 - 65 years old, have not had antibiotic treatment for a urinary tract infection in the last 28 days and have not had more than three previous urinary infections in the last year please speak to our Pharmacist. The Pharmacist will discuss your symptoms and whether you are eligible for treatment directly from the Pharmacy.
We are here to help you make good choices. If you are struggling losing weight, please ask the pharmacist to help you beat the bulge.
The term obese describes a person who is very overweight. There are two ways of checking your weight status. Firstly, Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of whether you’re a healthy weight for your height. A BMI of > 25 means you are over-weight.
Another measure of excess fat is your waist circumference. Generally, men with a waist circumference of 94cm or more and women with a waist circumference of 80 cm or more are more likely to develop obesity related health problems. These include
Type 2 diabetes, Coronary heart disease, some types of cancer, such as breast cancer and bowel cancer and stroke. If you are worried about diabetes we can give you a diabetic test.
Obesity can also affect your quality of life and lead to psychological problems such as depression and low self-esteem. Please let us help you before your weight gets out of control.
Glasgow
City of Glasgow
G32 6LY