Dallam Pharmacy

📅 Monday 5th May – Bank Holiday Closure

Please note that the pharmacy will be closed on Monday 5th May for the Early May Bank Holiday.

If you need urgent medical advice during this time:
📞 Call NHS 111 (available 24/7)
🚨 In a medical emergency, dial 999

🔗 Find your local pharmacy: https://ow.ly/92A450VLhvL

We’ll be open as usual on Tuesday 6th May.

Sore Throat That Won’t Go Away? Skip the GP — We Can Help!

Pain when swallowing? Swollen tonsils? Fever? It could be more than just a common cold.

Under the Pharmacy First service, your local pharmacist can:
• Assess your sore throat
• Offer expert advice
• Provide treatment — including antibiotics if needed

Fast, professional help — no appointment needed.

Pop in today and let us help you feel better, sooner!

* Must be 5 years or older *

👃 Blocked Nose, Facial Pain, or Pressure? It Could Be Sinusitis — We Can Help! 👃

If you’re struggling with a sinus infection (sinusitis), don’t wait days for a GP appointment.

Through the Pharmacy First service, your local pharmacist can:
• Assess your symptoms
• Provide expert advice
• Offer treatment — including antibiotics if needed

Quick, convenient care with no appointment needed.

Pop in and breathe easier today!

💥Think You Might Have Shingles? We’re Here to Help!💥

Tingling, burning pain followed by a rash? It could be shingles — and early treatment makes a big difference.

With the Pharmacy First service, you can skip the GP and come straight to us. Your pharmacist can:
• Assess your symptoms
• Offer clinical advice
• Provide antiviral treatment if appropriate

Fast, expert care — no appointment needed.

*Must be over 18*

Come and see us as soon as symptoms appear!

🦟Infected Insect Bite? Your Pharmacy Can Help!🦟

Swelling, redness, pain, or pus after a bite? It could be infected — but you don’t need to wait for a GP appointment.

Under the Pharmacy First service, your local pharmacist can:
• Assess your symptoms
• Recommend treatment
• Provide antibiotics if needed

No fuss. No appointment. Just fast, expert care.

Drop in today and let us help you heal!

🦠 Worried About a Skin Infection Like Impetigo? We Can Help! 🦠

Noticed red sores or blisters on the skin — especially around the mouth or nose? It could be impetigo, a common and contagious skin infection.

No need to see a GP first! Under the Pharmacy First scheme, your pharmacist can:
• Assess the affected area
• Offer expert advice
• Provide effective treatment if needed

Fast, friendly, and no appointment needed.

Pop in and get the care you need — right from your local pharmacy!

👂 Struggling with an Ear Infection? Your Pharmacy Can Help! 👂

Feeling ear pain, pressure, or trouble hearing? It might be an ear infection — and you don’t have to wait for a GP appointment to get help.

Thanks to the Pharmacy First service, your local pharmacist can:
• Check your symptoms
• Offer expert advice
• Provide treatment if needed — right there and then!

It’s quick, easy, and no appointment is needed.

Pop in today and let us take care of you!

🚰 A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause discomfort, pain, and irritation—but help is closer than you think! Under the Pharmacy First scheme, your local pharmacist can offer expert advice, assess your symptoms, and provide treatment without needing a GP appointment.

🔹 Common UTI symptoms:
✅ A burning sensation when urinating
✅ Needing to p*e more often and urgently
✅ Cloudy, strong-smelling, or dark urine
✅ Pain in your lower tummy or back

💡 What to do if you think you have a UTI?
🔹 Visit your nearest pharmacy—no need for a GP appointment!
🔹 Drink plenty of water to help flush out bacteria.
🔹 Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can irritate the bladder.
🔹 Seek medical help if symptoms persist or worsen.

📲 Learn more about UTIs and how Pharmacy First can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

KEEP YOUR HEART IN CHECK!
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
At Dallam Pharmacy

Walk in today—no appointment needed!
Quick, easy, and could save your life.

High blood pressure has no symptoms.
Know your numbers. Stay in control.

Visit us at Unit 1 Longshaw Streer | Call 01925 444433
Open Monday - Friday 9:00-5:30

Have you forgotten when your NHS exemption certificate expires?

Check online:
➡️ https://check-my-nhs-exemption.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/start

Please remember to order your repeat prescriptions ahead of the Easter weekend that's coming up.

Order by Friday 11 April, and remember to collect them before the bank holidays.

Some pharmacies may not be open their regular hours - check ahead of visiting➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

🌸🌼 Spring is here and so is hayfever season 🌼🌸 Make sure you stock up on medicines to last the summer months!