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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
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.
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.
We recommend you consider getting a flub jab If you don't qualify for an NHS vaccination but are:
- susceptible to colds and chest infections
- are self employed and unable to afford time off work
- would like to protect yourself from flu during peak season
This service is available on a walk in basis without an appointment and there is a charge but please call the pharmacy first.
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.
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 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.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
- Patches
- Gum
- Inhalators
- Mouth Sprays
- Nasal Sprays
- Tablets
- Lozenges
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ..
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.
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.
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.
We recommend you consider getting a flub jab If you don't qualify for an NHS vaccination but are:
- susceptible to colds and chest infections
- are self employed and unable to afford time off work
- would like to protect yourself from flu during peak season
This service is available on a walk in basis without an appointment and there is a charge but please call the pharmacy first.
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.
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 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.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
- Patches
- Gum
- Inhalators
- Mouth Sprays
- Nasal Sprays
- Tablets
- Lozenges
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
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.
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