Women's Health
Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. If you find yourself in this situation you can speak with one of our trained pharmacists to access emergency contraception (also known as the Morning-After Pill).
Emergency contraception discussions are private and will take place in a private part of the pharmacy or a consulting room. The person requiring emergency contraception will need to participate in a confidential interview with the Pharmacist, to ensure that the product is appropriate for them.
Emergency contraception is time-critical so don’t hesitate to call in and see us.
Thrush Treatment
Treatment for vaginal thrush is available from our pharmacist without a prescription. It’s important to note that not all vaginal infections are thrush. You can discuss your symptoms with our Pharmacist in private for advice.
Treatment options include anti-fungal creams, pessaries (tablets which are inserted into the vagina), or oral capsules. All of the available treatments work by stopping the growth of candida without affecting ‘helpful’ bacteria naturally present within the vagina.
Bladder Infections (UTIs)
Do you think you may have a bladder infection also called a Urinary Tract Infection? Symptoms include:
Pain or burning when passing urine
Needing to urinate often
Discomfort on the pelvic area
Needing to urinate urgently
If you are a woman aged from 16 to 65 and not pregnant you may be able to obtain a 5 days course of the antibiotic trimethoprim from your pharmacist after a consultation. A consultation fee may apply .
No appointment necessary.
Oral Contraceptive Pill
Selected Oral Contraceptive Pills are available from a pharmacist accredited to supply the oral contraceptive pill without prescription.
You must have had the pill previously prescribed by a Doctor in the last 3 years and had two visits to the Doctor to discuss the pill. You must be aged 16 to 39 for the combined oral contraceptive pill or 15 to 52 years for the progestogen only pill.
Only some types of the Oral contraceptive pill are available from your pharmacist. These include the most commonly used preparations including Ava 20, Ava 30, Norimin and Noriday.
You must have a full consultation at least annually with your accredited pharmacist to discuss your medical history, and the appropriateness of supply and for combined oral contraceptive users a blood pressure check will be needed.
A consultation fee will apply and the cost of the medication will vary depending on the oral contraceptive pill required after consultation if deemed appropriate.
Please call us for further information and exact costs.
