Pharmacy healthcare services

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.

Acute otitis media (AOM) is a painful type of ear infection. AOM occurs when the area behind your eardrum becomes inflamed and infected.

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.

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.

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 MenACWY vaccine is usually given as part of the routine vaccination schedule at school, protecting against four strains of the meningococcal bacteria.

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.

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service lets you get a repeat supply of oral contraceptives without visiting your GP.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.