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Prestwood Pharmacy is a friendly community pharmacy based in Prestwood, near Great Missenden, serving patients across the village and surrounding areas including Great Missenden, Little Kingshill and Holmer Green. We provide a range of NHS and private pharmacy services, from prescription dispensing and repeat prescriptions to vaccinations and everyday healthcare advice. Located on the High Street, our pharmacy offers convenient access to essential healthcare services for the local community.
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a painful type of ear infection. AOM occurs when the area behind your eardrum becomes inflamed and infected.
Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and it can even be fatal in some circumstances.
Impetigo is a skin infection which is common in young children but can affect people of all ages. Impetigo can be unpleasant and is highly contagious.
Insect bites are something most people have experienced. Whilst some itching and pain is fairly common, occasionally a bite can lead to an infection.
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service lets you get a repeat supply of oral contraceptives without visiting your GP.
Shingles is when a nerve and the skin around it becomes infected, causing a painful rash. Also known as herpes zoster, it’s caused by the same virus as chickenpox.
Often referred to as a sinus infection, sinusitis is when the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen.
Sore throats is a very common condition and can cause irritation when swallowing. It’s often nothing to worry about and symptoms will decrease within a few days.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is when any part of the urinary system becomes infected. The urinary system includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
Malaria is a serious infection that is spread by mosquitoes in various parts of the world that can be fatal if it’s left untreated. However, there are antimalarial tablets you can take to protect you against the disease.
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, an infection that spreads quickly and easily, and which is most common in children under the age of ten.
An acute diarrheal illness caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria.
The three-in-one vaccine protects children against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
Ear wax is entirely normal and there’s nothing that can be done to prevent it, but it can cause problems if it builds up and starts to cause a blockage in one or both ears.
Erectile dysfunction is a very common condition, with 4.3 million men in the UK experiencing symptoms. Some 25% of cases occur in men under 40, but there are treatment options available to help manage the condition.
Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly contagious respiratory infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and it can even be fatal in some circumstances.
Hair loss is very common and can happen to anyone, with many different causes for the condition. There are treatment options available, depending on the root cause of the issue.
A liver infection that is spread via the faeces of an infected person, uncommon in the UK but found elsewhere around the world.
The hepatitis B virus is a major cause of liver disease, including liver cancer and cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
HPV is the name given to a group of common viruses that have been linked to the development of various cancers, as well as other conditions like warts and verrucas.
Japanese encephalitis is a serious infection transmitted by mosquitoes in some parts of the world, predominantly in rural regions of Asia.
The MenACWY vaccine is usually given as part of the routine vaccination schedule at school, protecting against four strains of the meningococcal bacteria.
The MenB vaccine protects people against infections caused by the meningococcal group B bacteria, which can lead to meningococcal diseases like meningitis and blood poisoning.
Measles, mumps and rubella are all highly contagious infections that can spread very easily between unvaccinated people.
If you want to gain control over your periods, there are treatments available that will help you to do it, allowing you to decide when to control your menstrual cycle.
Although rare, rabies is a very serious infection that’s typically caught from a bite or scratch of an infected animal. Once symptoms appear, it’s almost always fatal, but vaccination and early treatment can prevent it.
Shingles is a painful and uncomfortable infection that causes a rash, usually on the chest and abdominal area on one side of the body only.
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the salmonella Typhi bacteria, spread through contaminated food and drink.
If you’re struggling to lose weight or are worried about your health, there are various medications available that can help you gain more control.
Yellow fever is a virus transmitted by mosquito bites that can cause jaundice, stomach, liver and kidney problems, and even death. It can be prevented, however, by having the yellow fever vaccine.
