A visit to your local pharmacy can help with more than you think

10 November 2023 , 15:50

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Visit your local pharmacy for help with common conditions, minor ailments and injuries (Image: Boots)

When it comes to those little winter healthcare worries, your local Boots pharmacy is on hand to help.

From temporary aches and pains, to sore throats and earaches, you can get easy and convenient access to advice and treatment for many minor ailments.

'We can advise you in-store and provide self care tips'

You won’t need an appointment either, as trained pharmacy teams are on hand to provide appropriate healthcare advice.

There are also over 4,000 pharmacists working in Boots stores across the UK, including Jay Patel, based at Fosse Park in Leicester.

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“It’s really nice to be part of your community, and have a relationship with your customers,” Jay, 34, says.

“They usually call me by my first name when they come in. There’s no better feeling than when someone thanks you for your help.”

Which common health concerns can a Boots pharmacist advise you on?

“Boots pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice on many common minor health concerns such as body pains, sore throats and earaches.

At this time of year, we see a lot of customers with cold and flu-like symptoms. We can advise you in-store and provide self care tips, or suggest over-the-counter products.”

Trained pharmacists are available to provide specialist services (Boots)

What if the symptoms suggest it’s something more serious?

“We always discuss a patient’s symptoms and what medication they’re taking, if any. Part of our clinical questioning is to make sure your issue is not something more serious.

If it is, we’ll signpost you to a GP, or if it’s something that requires immediate attention, will suggest a visit to A&E or to call 111. We always make sure we are sending patients to the right place.”

Find the right healthcare advice for you at boots.com/healthhub or your nearest store

Terms & Conditions

1. Free delivery via Royal Mail is only available for patients registered with a GP in England. However, the option to collect in store is available for all customers registered with a participating GP anywhere in the UK. Subject to availability. Prescription charges may apply.
2. Blood pressure checks in England only.
3. Eligibility criteria applies. Subject to availability. Charges may apply. The mole scanning service is run by ScreenCancer, therefore the fee that you pay for this service is paid to ScreenCancer.

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