Our pharmacists offer many NHS funded free services, such as Medicines Use Reviews, Health Checks and seasonal flu vaccinations – please do ask for details. We run a successful Stop Smoking Service which is provided free of charge, although funded by NHS England. Our service involves one –on-one support with our qualified smoking cessation advisor over 12 weeks and provides you with free* NRT products of your choice (*NHS prescription charges may apply) – please do ask for details.
City Pharmacy is a healthy living pharmacy and we have health champions who can provide you with advice on improving your health. We can check your blood pressure and offer you advice on lifestyle changes to reduce it. We also run health campaigns throughout the year with a range of leaflets, information and support. Engagement with the local community is also important to us and we will happily come and support local health events. Our premises have wheelchair access and an automatic door. If you are collecting heavy or bulky prescriptions we can arrange for these to be delivered to you or our staff can assist you to your vehicle. We are here to help and assist you with your prescriptions and healthcare so please do ask us!
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. Please ask for details.
Take the scratch card challenge and then chat to our staff about your alcohol intake.
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including at our pharmacies. If you've not been diagnosed with high blood pressure and would like to get yours checked, contact or visit one of our branches.
If we find any potential signs of high blood pressure, we will refer you to your GP for further investigation and treatment if appropriate.
This is a free service and no appointment is necessary.
We can provide a Fit To Fly Test certificate within 24 hours. Guaranteed next-day results for £129 using Medicspot the UK's fastest fit to fly service. Order your Covid-19 test now and get your doctor fit to fly certificate in time for your flight.
This is an opportunity for our pharmacist to discuss and review the medicines you are taking to ensure you are using them correctly and getting the maximum benefit. We will explain clearly and simply, without any medical jargon, what they are for and the conditions they treat and identify any possible side effects that you may be experiencing. We will listen to you and any problems you are having with your medicines, provide advice and support and if necessary contact your Doctor to discuss any issues that arise from our conversation.
An MUR can help:
Our pharmacist may be able to conduct an MUR over the telephone or for eligible patient
Please ask the team for details. Following a consultation with the pharmacist regarding your minor ailment you may be entitled.
You can have a free NHS flu Jab at our pharmacy:
• If you are 50 years of age or over before 31 March 2022
• If you are pregnant
• If you are a carer
If you have certain medical conditions including:
• Asthma
• Chronic Respiratory Disease
• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease
• Neurological Disease
A service for obtaining clean equipment for anyone injecting drugs.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
Our stop smoking service provides professional advice and a range of proven methods to help you reduce and eventually quit smoking. It is a 12 week programme where you meet regularly with our qualified smoking cessation advisor. We can provide you with smoking cessation products to help you quit. These are free of charge although prescription charges may apply. The service and advice is free as it is funded by the NHS. Please do ask for details.
A service for those undergoing treatment to recover from drug addiction.
The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. As we get older, we have a higher risk of developing one of these conditions. An NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower this risk. Please ask for details.
Take the scratch card challenge and then chat to our staff about your alcohol intake.
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including at our pharmacies. If you've not been diagnosed with high blood pressure and would like to get yours checked, contact or visit one of our branches.
If we find any potential signs of high blood pressure, we will refer you to your GP for further investigation and treatment if appropriate.
This is a free service and no appointment is necessary.
We can provide a Fit To Fly Test certificate within 24 hours. Guaranteed next-day results for £129 using Medicspot the UK's fastest fit to fly service. Order your Covid-19 test now and get your doctor fit to fly certificate in time for your flight.
This is an opportunity for our pharmacist to discuss and review the medicines you are taking to ensure you are using them correctly and getting the maximum benefit. We will explain clearly and simply, without any medical jargon, what they are for and the conditions they treat and identify any possible side effects that you may be experiencing. We will listen to you and any problems you are having with your medicines, provide advice and support and if necessary contact your Doctor to discuss any issues that arise from our conversation.
An MUR can help:
Our pharmacist may be able to conduct an MUR over the telephone or for eligible patient
Please ask the team for details. Following a consultation with the pharmacist regarding your minor ailment you may be entitled.
You can have a free NHS flu Jab at our pharmacy:
• If you are 50 years of age or over before 31 March 2022
• If you are pregnant
• If you are a carer
If you have certain medical conditions including:
• Asthma
• Chronic Respiratory Disease
• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Kidney Disease
• Liver Disease
• Neurological Disease
A service for obtaining clean equipment for anyone injecting drugs.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
Our stop smoking service provides professional advice and a range of proven methods to help you reduce and eventually quit smoking. It is a 12 week programme where you meet regularly with our qualified smoking cessation advisor. We can provide you with smoking cessation products to help you quit. These are free of charge although prescription charges may apply. The service and advice is free as it is funded by the NHS. Please do ask for details.
A service for those undergoing treatment to recover from drug addiction.