Chikungunya is an iinfection spread by mosquitos. Travellers in countries where there are infected mosquitos are at risk. You can protect yourself by having one of the two vaccines against Chikungunya at the pharmacy. Read our latest blog to find out more about the infection and how the vaccine can protect you.
Like all medications there can be side effects whilst using Mounjaro. One side effect that has been in the news lately is pancreatitis. To find out more about Mounjaro’s side effects read our latest blog which tells you what you can expect when you start using Mounjaro on your weight loss journey.
Shingles can be very painful, and it often affects older adults who might already have other medical conditions, You can have a shingles vaccination at the pharmacy which means if you do get shingles it is more likely to be a mild dose that doesn’t last long.
We have simplified the repeat prescription process on our website.
Find your surgery above. Click on “Order my prescription”. Fill in your details. And then submit the form. That’s it!
Your request will go to your surgery. And your GP will issue the prescription within a few working days.
It is best to place your repeat prescription’s request at least 5 working days before you run out of medication.Â
This allows time for your GP to authorise the prescription(s) and for our pharmacy team to dispense your medication .
Some amazing volunteers are helping us deliver medicines to your door.
Please bear in mind that the pandemic keeps us very busy and it is not always possible to deliver medications.
If you or someone you know is able to come to the store, it is always easier, and faster.
It happens. Don’t panic! Your pharmacist can help you.
If you run out of medications during your surgery’s opening hours, call your surgery and ask them for a referral to VSM Pharmacy via the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you run out of medications outside of your surgery’s opening hours, call 111. And ask them for a referral to VSM Pharmacy via the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Once the medication emergency supply has been approved by either your surgery or by 111, your pharmacist will be able to issue you with a small quantity of medication.
Jirina Thielens is our new superintendent pharmacist.
She took over from Vijay Mithani, who retired in April 2020…
But do not worry! Vijay still pops in from time to time.
