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Can’t Get a GP Appointment? – Here’s How We Can Help
VSM Pharmacy is more than just the place you go when you need to buy paracetamol. The free NHS Pharmacy First Service for example. Pharmact First means you don’t have to wait for a GP appointment to get treatment for several common health conditions. Plus we also have a wide range of private services covering vaccinations, weight loss and skin tag removal, Read our latest blog to find out what services we offer at VSM pharmacy.

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Looking after your health and washing your hands regularly can help you to avoid winter bugs. Vaccines are also available for some people for RSV snd Covid. The flu vaccine is widely available and if you aren’t eligible you can have the jab privately. Read our latest blog to find out more about the three most common winter bugs and how to get a flu jab at the pharmacy.

Could You Be Missing the Signs of Vision or Hearing Loss?
Vision and hearing naturally begin to decline in old age, but there are things you can do to improve your sight and/or hearing so that you feel happy and confident at work or in social situations. Read our latest blog to find out more,
Order your repeat prescription
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
