Health on the High Street - information from Mid Essex CCG

Community pharmacists are experts in the use of medicines and can clinically check, prepare and dispense prescription medicines for you.You do not need an appointment to see a pharmacist and they can offer professional healthcare advice and support to maintain and improve your health and wellbeing. Community pharmacists can advise you on the safe use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines for common minor ailments such as:

• Coughs
• Colds
• Minor injuries
• Tummy troubles
• Women's health
• Skin conditions
• Allergies
• Aches and pains

There are many other health services that pharmacists and their teams can offer including:

• Emergency contraception 
• Stop smoking services -
• Chlamydia screening and treatment
• Weight management – including advice on healthy eating and physical activity

You can also get support with managing long-term conditions such as diabetes or heart disease by having blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar tests at your local pharmacy. You will still need regular reviews with your GP, nurse or specialist - pharmacists can advise on when is best to see a GP.

Help and advice day and night

Many pharmacies in Mid Essex are open until late and at weekends, which is useful if you feel unwell when your GP practice is closed.

For help with your medicines please click here.