Pharmacy and medicines

How your pharmacist can help

Your local pharmacy is more than just a shop for medicines. It could save you a trip to your GP.

Out-of-hours medicines

How to get your prescription medicines outside usual opening hours.

How to use self-test kits safely

Self-test kits can sometimes be helpful but get advice from your pharmacist or other health professional first.

Avoid medicines scams

Does an online miracle cure hold the answer to your health problem?

Your medicine cabinet

A pharmacist explains the essential medicines no household medicine cabinet should be without.

Common ailments your pharmacist can help with

Not feeling well? Your pharmacy can deal with minor health problems and save you a visit to your GP

Making sense of your medicines

How to make sense of your prescription medicines and what to discuss with your doctor. Plus, a pharmacist answers common questions.

Keep track of your medicines

Going into hospital? Changing GP? Here's how to make sure you keep getting the right medicines.

How to treat everyday ailments at home

Get practical advice to deal with the 10 most common minor health conditions at home.

Pharmacy remedies and kidney disease

Find out which over-the-counter remedies are safe to take if you have kidney disease.

Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you