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Pharmacy First - Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infection? Get NHS treatment at Reliance Pharmacy without a GP appointmentWhat Pharmacy First means for youPharmacy First is an NHS service that lets our pharmacists assess and treat seven common conditions, including uncomplicated urinary tract infections. You do not need to see a GP first and there is no charge for the consultation. If you need antibiotics and you normally pay for prescriptions, the usual prescription charge applies; if you are exempt, the medicine is free.Who can use itThe UTI pathway is for women aged 16 to 64 who are not pregnant, do not have a catheter and have not had a UTI in the last few weeks that was treated. Men, children, pregnant women and anyone with symptoms of a kidney infection, such as a high temperature, back pain or feeling very unwell, need to see a GP or call 111, and our pharmacist will direct you straight away if that applies.What happens in the pharmacyYou will be seen in our private consultation room. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms: pain or burning when you pass urine, needing to go more often or more urgently, and pain low in your tummy. They check for anything that needs a doctor, then either supply a short course of antibiotics under NHS rules, recommend pain relief and self care if the infection is likely to clear on its own, or refer you on. The consultation is recorded and your GP is told, so your medical record stays complete.When to come inThe earlier the better. Most consultations take about ten minutes. If your symptoms have not improved within 48 hours of starting treatment, or you develop a fever or back pain, come back or contact 111.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Sore throat

Sore throat: when a pharmacist can treat it under NHS Pharmacy FirstMost sore throats do not need antibioticsNine out of ten sore throats are caused by viruses and get better on their own within a week. A small number are bacterial and benefit from antibiotics. The NHS Pharmacy First service lets our pharmacist tell the difference using a scoring system called FeverPAIN, so you get the right treatment without a GP appointment.Who can use itAnyone aged 5 and over. The pharmacist will refer you elsewhere if you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, are drooling, have a muffled voice, a very stiff neck, or are severely unwell. Those signs need urgent care, not a pharmacy.What happens in the pharmacyIn our consultation room the pharmacist looks at your throat with a torch, checks for a temperature, swollen glands and pus on the tonsils, and asks how long you have had it and whether you have a cough. That produces a score. A low score means self care: pain relief, fluids and rest. A high score means antibiotics can be supplied there and then under NHS rules. The consultation is free; the usual prescription charge applies to any antibiotic unless you are exempt.Getting betterParacetamol or ibuprofen, warm drinks and medicated lozenges all help. If you are not improving after three to five days, or you get worse, come back and we will look again.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Weight Loss & Management

Medicated weight loss at Reliance Pharmacy: support that goes beyond the injectionMore than a prescriptionWeight loss medicines work, but they work best with someone alongside you. Our programme starts with a proper consultation, checks you are suitable, and follows up every month so the dose is right, side effects are managed and the weight that comes off stays off.Who it is forAdults with a body mass index of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea. The pharmacist will measure you, take a medical history and check current medicines before anything is supplied. Some people are not suitable, and we will tell you honestly if that is the case.The optionsMounjaro and Wegovy are once weekly injections that reduce appetite and slow digestion, so you feel full sooner and for longer. Orlistat is a capsule taken with meals that reduces the fat your body absorbs and suits people who prefer not to inject. Prices include the consultation and one month’s supply; current prices are on our website.What to expectNausea and changes in bowel habit are common in the first weeks and usually settle. Eating smaller meals, avoiding fatty food and drinking plenty of water help. Your reviews are where we adjust the dose and keep you on track.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Cholesterol Testing Service

Free cholesterol check at Reliance Pharmacy: ten minutes that could protect your heartWhy cholesterol mattersHigh cholesterol has no symptoms, yet it is one of the main causes of heart attack and stroke. The only way to know your level is to test it. A quick finger prick test at the pharmacy gives you a result in minutes and tells you whether you need to make changes or see your GP.Who can have itThe check is free for adults aged 40 and over who are registered with a GP in England and have not already been diagnosed with high cholesterol. If you are outside those groups, ask us; a private test is available.What happens in the pharmacyYou will have a short, confidential conversation with the pharmacist about your health and family history, then a finger prick test. The pharmacist explains your result, gives advice on diet, activity and weight where relevant, and refers you to your GP if your level is high. A copy of the result is sent to your GP practice so it is on your record.Small changes, big differenceCutting saturated fat, eating more fibre, moving more and stopping smoking all lower cholesterol. If you smoke, our stop smoking service can help at the same visit.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Acute otitis Media

Earache in children: NHS ear infection treatment at Reliance PharmacyA painful, common problemAcute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. It is very common in young children and usually follows a cold. It causes ear pain, a temperature, irritability and sometimes fluid from the ear. Most cases settle within three days, but some need treatment.Who can use itChildren and young people aged 1 to 17. Babies under 1, and any child who is very unwell, floppy, has a stiff neck, a rash that does not fade, or swelling behind the ear, need urgent medical care and the pharmacist will say so immediately.What happens in the pharmacyThe pharmacist examines the ear with an otoscope, the same instrument a GP uses, and checks the eardrum. Depending on what they see, they will advise on pain relief, supply anaesthetic ear drops for pain, or supply antibiotics under NHS rules where the infection is severe or not settling. Everything is recorded and your GP practice is informed.At homeRegular paracetamol or ibuprofen in the right dose for your child’s age does more for earache than anything else. Keep your child drinking. If the pain has not eased after three days, or your child gets worse, come back or call 111.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Ear Wax Removal

Blocked ears? Professional ear wax removal at Reliance PharmacyWhen wax becomes a problemEar wax is normal and protects the ear. It becomes a problem when it builds up and hardens, causing muffled hearing, a feeling of fullness, earache, ringing or dizziness. Cotton buds push it deeper. Many GP practices no longer remove wax, which is why more people come to us.Who it is forAdults with blocked ears or hearing loss caused by wax. We check the ear first; if there is an infection, a perforated eardrum, recent ear surgery or the problem is not wax, we will tell you and point you to the right care.What happensAfter a short assessment we look in the ear to confirm wax is the cause, then remove it using approved methods in our private consultation room. Most people hear better immediately. You get advice on softening drops and how to reduce build up in future.Before you comeUsing olive oil drops for three to five days beforehand softens the wax and makes removal quicker and more comfortable. Prices for one or both ears are on our website.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Quit Smoking Support

Stop smoking with Reliance Pharmacy: you are up to three times more likely to succeed with supportWhy support worksWillpower alone gives you about a one in twenty chance of quitting for good. Add the right nicotine replacement and weekly support and the odds improve three fold. Our pharmacists and trained advisers have helped many people stop, and they know the difficult weeks come early.What we offerA confidential first conversation to plan your quit, a choice of nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, sprays and inhalators, advice on stop smoking tablets where suitable, and regular check ins with a breath test to show your progress. If you have recently left hospital, you may be referred to us to carry on the support started on the ward.CostSupport is free. Depending on where you live and how you are referred, nicotine replacement may be free on the NHS or available to buy at pharmacy prices. Ask us and we will tell you exactly what applies to you.VapingIf you already vape, or are thinking about it as a way to stop, we can advise. Vaping is far less harmful than smoking, but the aim is to stop nicotine altogether, and we can help with that too.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Mounjaro Injections - (Price per Strength/Dose)

Mounjaro at Reliance Pharmacy: how it works, who it suits and what to expectHow Mounjaro worksMounjaro contains tirzepatide, which acts on two of the body’s appetite hormones, GIP and GLP-1. It slows the emptying of the stomach and reduces hunger, so you eat less without feeling deprived. In clinical trials people lost on average around a fifth of their body weight over 72 weeks when it was combined with diet and activity changes.Who it suitsAdults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight related health condition. It is not suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding, with a history of pancreatitis or certain thyroid conditions, and it interacts with some medicines. The pharmacist checks all of this before supplying.Starting and increasing the doseEveryone starts on 2.5 mg once a week for four weeks, then moves up in steps to the dose that works for them. Going up too fast causes more side effects, so we increase at monthly reviews. You inject yourself with a pre filled pen into the tummy or thigh; we show you how the first time.Pricing and supplyEach strength is priced per pen, which lasts four weeks, and includes the consultation and follow up. Current prices are listed on our website. Bring your last pen box if you are transferring from another provider so we can keep your dose continuous.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Blood Pressure Checks

Free NHS blood pressure check at Reliance Pharmacy: no appointment, no costThe silent oneHigh blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, but it damages the heart, brain and kidneys over years. Around one in three adults in England has it and many do not know. A check takes less than ten minutes and could be the most useful thing you do this month.Who can have itThe NHS check is free for anyone aged 40 and over who has not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and for anyone under 40 whose GP or pharmacist thinks they should be checked. You do not need an appointment, although booking avoids waiting.What happens in the pharmacyYou sit quietly for a few minutes, then a trained member of the team takes your reading with an automatic cuff. You get the result straight away with clear advice. If it is raised, we can fit a small monitor that records your blood pressure over 24 hours at home, which gives your GP a far better picture than a single reading. The results go to your GP practice.Already on treatment?You are still welcome. A pharmacy check between GP reviews helps you and your doctor see whether your medicine is doing its job.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Meningitis B Vaccine

Meningitis B vaccine at Reliance Pharmacy: protection for teenagers, students and adultsWhy MenBMeningococcal B bacteria cause meningitis and septicaemia, which can kill within hours and leave survivors with amputations, deafness or brain damage. Babies get the vaccine on the NHS, but most teenagers and young adults were born before it was introduced and are unprotected, and they are the second highest risk group.Who should consider itTeenagers and students heading to college or university, where close living spreads the bacteria; adults of any age who want protection; and children who missed the routine doses. It is given privately at the pharmacy because the NHS only funds it for infants.What is involvedThe vaccine is Bexsero. From the age of 2, two doses are needed at least one month apart. The pharmacist checks your history, gives the injection in the upper arm and explains what to expect. A sore arm and mild fever for a day or two are common; paracetamol helps.Combine itStudents often have MenACWY at the same time. Ask us and we will plan both.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception at Reliance Pharmacy: quick, private and judgement freeThe sooner, the betterEmergency contraception works best the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex or a contraceptive failure. Levonorgestrel can be taken up to 72 hours afterwards and ulipristal (ellaOne) up to 120 hours, but both are more effective in the first 24 hours. You do not need an appointment; ask at the counter for a private word with the pharmacist.What happensThe pharmacist will ask a few questions in the consultation room: when it happened, where you are in your cycle, what medicines you take and whether you are breastfeeding. That decides which tablet suits you. You can take it there and then. The whole thing takes about ten minutes and nothing is discussed at the counter.CostEmergency contraception is free on the NHS for many people through pharmacy schemes, and where it is not, it is available privately. Tell us your situation and we will explain what applies.AfterwardsYour next period may be early or late. Take a pregnancy test if it is more than a week late. If you are not using regular contraception, our pharmacists can now start you on the pill under the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service at the same visit.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 injections at Reliance PharmacyWhy B12Vitamin B12 keeps nerves and blood cells healthy. Low levels cause tiredness, pins and needles, low mood and poor concentration. People who eat little or no animal produce, older adults, and those with absorption problems or on certain medicines are most at risk. An injection bypasses the gut and tops up levels directly.How the service worksWe administer B12 injections against a VitaJab prescription voucher. You complete VitaJab’s online assessment, and if a prescriber approves it you receive a voucher. Bring the voucher to the pharmacy and our trained team gives the injection in a private room. We cannot give the injection without the voucher.What to expectThe injection goes into the upper arm and takes a moment. Some people notice more energy within days; for others it is gradual. Your prescriber will advise how often you need it.Not sure your levels are low?A blood test through your GP is the only way to know. Talk to us first if you are unsure whether B12 is the answer.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Wegovy Injections - (Price per Strength/Dose)

Wegovy at Reliance Pharmacy: weekly semaglutide with pharmacist supportHow Wegovy worksWegovy contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 medicine that reduces appetite and makes you feel full on less. Alongside diet and activity changes, people in trials lost around 15 per cent of their body weight over 68 weeks.Who it suitsAdults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight related condition. It is not used in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and a history of pancreatitis or certain thyroid conditions rules it out. The pharmacist takes a full history before supplying.The dose scheduleWegovy starts at 0.25 mg weekly and increases every four weeks through 0.5 mg, 1 mg and 1.7 mg to a maintenance dose of 2.4 mg. Moving up gradually keeps side effects manageable. Nausea, constipation and tiredness are the most common and usually ease within a few weeks.Supply and priceEach pen strength is priced per four week supply and includes your consultation and review. Prices are on our website. If you are switching from another provider, bring evidence of your current dose.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Impetigo

Impetigo: fast NHS treatment for the crusty skin infectionWhat impetigo looks likeImpetigo is a bacterial skin infection that starts as red sores, often around the nose and mouth, which burst and leave golden crusts. It is very contagious, common in children, and spreads through touch and shared towels. It is not serious but it does need treatment to clear it and stop it spreading.Who can use itAnyone aged 1 and over with non bullous impetigo, which is the usual crusty type. Widespread infection, blistering impetigo, a very unwell patient, or impetigo in someone with a weakened immune system needs a GP, and the pharmacist will refer.What happens in the pharmacyThe pharmacist looks at the sores and counts them. A small patch is usually treated with an antiseptic or antibiotic cream; more extensive infection may need antibiotic tablets or liquid. Both can be supplied under NHS Pharmacy First without a GP appointment. You will get clear advice on hygiene: separate towels, washing hands, and keeping children off school until the sores have crusted over or 48 hours after treatment starts.Follow upImpetigo should improve within a week. If it is spreading or not clearing, come back and we will reassess.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Insect Bite

Infected insect bites and stings: NHS treatment at Reliance PharmacyItchy is normal, infected is differentMost insect bites are itchy and swollen for a few days and need nothing more than an antihistamine or a cold compress. A bite becomes a problem when bacteria get in. Signs of infection are spreading redness, increasing pain, heat, pus, or the area getting worse after 48 hours instead of better.Who can use itAnyone aged 1 and over with a bite or sting in the UK that shows signs of infection. Bites from abroad, tick bites with a spreading circular rash, bites near the eye, and anyone with a fever, a fast spreading rash or a severe allergic reaction need a GP or urgent care, and the pharmacist will refer you.What happens in the pharmacyThe pharmacist examines the bite in the consultation room, asks when it happened and how it has changed, and decides whether it is infected. If it is, they can supply antibiotics under NHS rules. If not, they will recommend the right antihistamine, steroid cream or pain relief. The consultation is free.Preventing the next oneCover up at dusk, use a repellent containing DEET, and do not scratch: broken skin is how infection starts. Travelling somewhere with mosquitoes? Ask about our travel clinic.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Chickenpox Vaccine

Chickenpox vaccine at Reliance Pharmacy: for children and adults who have never had itWho needs itChickenpox is usually mild in young children but can be serious in teenagers, adults and pregnant women, and it is miserable for everyone. The NHS now offers the vaccine to young children as part of the routine childhood schedule. Older children and adults who have never had chickenpox, healthcare and childcare workers, and families with a vulnerable member can have it privately at the pharmacy.What is involvedTwo doses of the varicella vaccine, four to eight weeks apart, given in the upper arm. The pharmacist checks your history first; it is not given in pregnancy or to people with a weakened immune system, and women should avoid pregnancy for a month after each dose.Side effectsA sore arm is common. A few people get a mild rash or low fever a week or two later. Serious reactions are very rare.Not sure whether you have had chickenpox?Most adults who grew up in the UK have, even if they do not remember it. If you are unsure, a blood test through your GP can check your immunity before you decide.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Contraceptive Pill Repeat Supply

Get your contraceptive pill from Reliance Pharmacy on the NHS, without a GP appointmentSkip the GP queueUnder the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service our pharmacists can supply your usual combined or progestogen only pill, and can also start you on the pill for the first time, without a GP or clinic appointment. The consultation and the pill are free.Who can use itAnyone who uses or wants to use an oral contraceptive pill. The pharmacist checks your blood pressure and weight, asks about your health and any medicines, and makes sure the pill you want is safe for you. Some conditions mean a different method is better, and we will say so.What you getUp to a year’s supply, usually issued in three month lots, with your GP practice informed so your record stays complete. We can also talk through other options, including long acting methods available through your GP or sexual health clinic.Running out?Come in before you finish your current pack. If you have already run out, ask us about emergency contraception as well.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction treatment at Reliance Pharmacy: private, quick and effectiveMore common than you thinkAround half of men over 40 have some difficulty with erections at times, and it affects younger men too. It is often linked to circulation, stress or medicines, and it is treatable. You do not need to see a GP to get help.What happensA private consultation with the pharmacist in our consultation room. They will ask about your general health, blood pressure, heart history and current medicines, because some combinations are unsafe. If treatment is suitable they will supply sildenafil, the medicine in Viagra, or tadalafil, which lasts longer, and explain how and when to take it.CostThe consultation and prescription service is £30; the medicine is charged on top depending on the product and dose. Prices are on our website.When to see a doctorErection problems can be an early warning of heart disease or diabetes. If the pharmacist finds anything that needs checking, they will ask you to see your GP, and a blood pressure and cholesterol check can be done in the pharmacy at the same visit.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Malaria Prevention Treatment

Antimalarial tablets from Reliance Pharmacy: no prescription neededMalaria is preventableMalaria kills, and the UK sees over a thousand imported cases a year, most in people visiting family and friends in Africa and Asia who did not take tablets. Antimalarials are highly effective when taken correctly, and our pharmacists can supply them without a GP prescription.What happensTell us where you are going, when, for how long and what you will be doing. The pharmacist checks the current risk for your destination, your medical history and other medicines, and recommends the right tablet. Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil) is taken daily from two days before travel to seven days after; doxycycline is daily from two days before to four weeks after. Other options exist for longer trips or particular destinations.CostTablets are priced individually so you pay only for the length of your trip. Malarone is £3.00 a tablet, doxycycline £0.65 a capsule, and a children’s Malarone tablet £1.25. There is no consultation fee.Tablets are only part of itBite prevention matters as much: repellent with DEET, covering up at dusk and dawn, and a treated net. Book early if you also need travel vaccines, as some courses take weeks to complete.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Meningitis ACWY

Meningitis ACWY vaccine at Reliance Pharmacy: for Hajj, Umrah, university and travelWho needs itThe MenACWY vaccine protects against four strains of meningococcal bacteria. Saudi Arabia requires a certificate for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, issued at least ten days before arrival and valid for three to five years depending on the vaccine. It is also recommended for students starting university who missed the school dose, and for travel to parts of Africa and the Middle East.What is involvedA single injection in the upper arm after a short check of your history. We issue the certificate at the same time. Side effects are usually a sore arm and occasionally a mild headache or fever.Cost£59 for the dose and certificate. No consultation fee.Travelling further?If you are visiting family in Africa or Asia you may also need hepatitis A, typhoid or antimalarials. Ask for a full travel consultation and we will plan everything in one visit.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Period Delay

Delay your period for a holiday or big event, safely, at Reliance PharmacyTake control of the timingA holiday, a wedding, an exam, a religious festival: there are plenty of reasons to want your period out of the way. Norethisterone tablets postpone it for up to 17 days, and our pharmacists can supply them after a short consultation.How it worksYou take one tablet three times a day, starting three days before your period is due, and carry on for as long as you want to delay, up to 17 days. Your period usually arrives two to three days after you stop. It is not a contraceptive, so use your normal method as well.Who can use itWomen with regular cycles who are not pregnant and not already on the combined pill (if you are, simply run packs together; ask us how). Norethisterone is not suitable for anyone with a history of blood clots, liver problems or certain cancers, which is why the pharmacist asks a few questions first.Side effects and costSome women get bloating, breast tenderness or mood changes. The price depends on how many days you need; current prices are on our website.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Shingles

Shingles: why the first three days matter, and how Reliance Pharmacy can helpThe clock is tickingShingles is the chickenpox virus waking up years later. It causes a painful, blistering rash in a band on one side of the body, often with tingling or burning a day or two before the rash appears. Antiviral tablets work best when started within 72 hours of the rash, which is why being able to walk into a pharmacy matters.Who can use itAdults aged 18 and over. Shingles on the face, near the eye, in someone with a weakened immune system, or in a pregnant woman needs a doctor the same day, and the pharmacist will direct you there.What happens in the pharmacyThe pharmacist examines the rash in private, confirms it is shingles and checks how long it has been there. If you are within the treatment window, or a little beyond it but still developing new blisters, they can supply antiviral tablets under NHS rules. They will also advise on pain relief, which is often the biggest problem with shingles.Protecting others and yourselfKeep the rash covered and away from pregnant women, babies and anyone with a weak immune system until it has dried. If you are 50 or over, ask us about the shingles vaccine, which greatly reduces the chance of it coming back.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Pharmacy First - Sinusitis

Sinusitis: pressure, pain and a blocked nose, treated at Reliance PharmacyWhat sinusitis isThe sinuses are air spaces behind the cheeks, forehead and eyes. When they become inflamed after a cold they fill with mucus, causing facial pain and pressure, a blocked nose, thick discharge and sometimes a reduced sense of smell. Most cases are viral and settle within two to three weeks.Who can use itAnyone aged 12 and over. Symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks, severe pain, swelling around the eye, or a very high temperature need a GP or urgent care.What happens in the pharmacyThe pharmacist asks about your symptoms and how long you have had them. For sinusitis of around ten days or more that is not improving, they can supply a steroid nasal spray, and where there are signs of bacterial infection, antibiotics, all under NHS Pharmacy First. For shorter illnesses they will recommend pain relief, saline rinses and decongestants. The consultation is free.Helping yourselfSteam, warm compresses over the face, staying upright and drinking plenty all ease the pressure. Come back if you are not better within a week of treatment.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Shingles (Manufactured)

Shingles vaccine at Reliance Pharmacy: two doses, long lasting protectionWhy vaccinateOne in four people gets shingles in their lifetime, and the risk rises steeply after 50. The rash is painful, and in some people the pain lasts months or years afterwards. Shingrix cuts the risk of shingles by around 90 per cent and stays effective for at least ten years.NHS or private?The NHS offers the vaccine to people turning 65 and 70, and to anyone aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system. If you are 50 or over and not in those groups, or you do not want to wait, you can have it privately at the pharmacy.What is involvedTwo injections in the upper arm, two to six months apart. Both doses are needed for full protection. A sore arm, tiredness and a mild fever for a day or two are common and are a sign the vaccine is working.Had shingles already?You can still be vaccinated once the rash has fully healed, and it is worth doing, because shingles can come back.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

Travel Health Vaccination

Travel vaccinations at Reliance Pharmacy: one visit, everything you needPlan aheadSome vaccines need two or three doses spread over weeks, and some take two weeks to work, so the ideal time to see us is six to eight weeks before you fly. Even if you are leaving sooner, come in: there is nearly always something useful we can do.What happensBook a travel consultation and bring your itinerary and any vaccination records. The pharmacist checks the current recommendations for every country you are visiting, what you have had before, your health and the kind of trip you are taking, then gives you a written plan. Vaccines are given in the same visit where possible. There is no consultation fee; you pay only for what you have.Vaccines and pricesVaccinePer doseDoses per coursePrice per courseChikungunya£1821£182Cholera (oral)£362£72Hepatitis A£671£67Hepatitis A and typhoid (combined)£851£85Hepatitis A and B (combined)£873£261Hepatitis B£523£156Japanese encephalitis£1172£234Meningitis ACWY (Hajj certificate)£591£59MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)£451 or 2£45 or £90Polio, diphtheria and tetanus£421£42Rabies£823£246Tick borne encephalitis£673£201Typhoid£421£42ChildrenVaccinePer doseDoses per coursePrice per courseHepatitis A (children)£652£130Hepatitis A and B (children)£553£165Hepatitis B (children)£293£87Tick borne encephalitis (children)£673£201Antimalarials and travel medicinesMalarone (atovaquone and proguanil) £3.00 per tablet; Malarone for children £1.25 per tablet; doxycycline £0.65 per capsule; other antimalarials from £0.65 per dose; travellers’ diarrhoea antibiotic course £30. Tablets are priced individually so you pay only for the length of your trip.Beyond vaccinesWe also advise on insect bite prevention, altitude, jet lag, travellers’ diarrhoea and period delay, and can put together a travel first aid kit. Prices from September 2026, subject to change and to vaccine availability. Doses can be paid for one at a time.Book todayBook online at reliancepharmacy.co.uk or ask in any Reliance Pharmacy branch.

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