Chlamydia Screening and Treatment
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What is this service about?
At VSM Pharmacy, we understand that sexual health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Chlamydia Screening and Treatment Service, designed especially for sexually active males and females under the age of 25.
Whether you’re purchasing condoms, oral contraceptive pills, or emergency hormonal contraception (EHC), we can provide you with a Chlamydia screening kit in collaboration with the local Chlamydia Screening Office (CSO) and the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP).
Our professional and caring pharmacists will guide you on how to use the kit, how to send it back for testing using the prepaid envelopes provided, and what steps will follow.
What we offer:
1. Test Kit Distribution and Information Service: We encourage clients to return completed tests. We’ll guide you on using the kit and ensure you understand the process every step of the way.
2. Treatment: If your test comes back positive, we can provide treatment as advised by the CSO, following the requirements of a locally agreed Patient Group Direction (PGD). The CSO is responsible for contact tracing, using an anonymous client identifier token/form.
3. Confidential Service: Our service is user-friendly, non-judgmental, client-centred, and most importantly, confidential. We adhere to the “You’re Welcome quality criteria” accreditation, ensuring the highest standard of care for our clients.
4. Local Networks: We are linked with local sexual health and community contraceptive services. If you need further assistance, we can provide a rapid referral pathway to services that offer ongoing contraception, such as Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), and diagnosis and management of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
5. Support and Advice: Our pharmacists are here to provide support and advice on safe sex, condom use, and regular contraceptive methods when required.
Your health and wellbeing are our priority. Visit VSM Pharmacy today and take a proactive step towards maintaining your sexual health.
How does the service work?
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Free test
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Get your results
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Receive the treatment
Get your free test
VSM Pharmacy is open six days a week.
- Monday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Tuesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Wednesday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Thursday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Friday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Saturday: 9:00AM - 2:00PM
- Sunday: Closed