Could you be mistaking your runny nose and cough for the common cold, when you could in fact have ‘flu or an allergy maybe? Symptoms of a Common Cold .... usually begin with a sore throat, followed by runny nose, sneezing, tiredness, sometimes there are signs of a fever (high temperature), and you may develop a cough. Is it an allergy? A common cold normally lasts for 1 to 2 weeks max. If symptoms last longer than 3 weeks seek our advice as you may have developed a... Read more...

People often approach us complaining of unexplained tiredness so here are a few tried-and-trusted “fatigue-busting-tips” so here are a few tips to help reduce these symptoms, especially for those of us with a busy lifestyle.  Unexplained tiredness is usually due to stress, not enough sleep, poor diet and other lifestyle factors so read on for more info:   Eat “Little and Often” : this is a good way to keep up your energy throu... Read more...

The charge has risen again – by yet another 25p- to £7.65 per item. Is it significant that the rises takes place every year on the 1st of April? Do you agree with the recent increase in prescription charges? Or do you think as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society does, that they should be scrapped? Our Superintendent Pharmacist, Graham Phillips, was interviewed by Sky news couple of weeks ago. Click here for to see it: ... Read more...

The NHS have introduced Healthy Start Vitamins. Even though most people can get all the vitamins they need by eating a healthy balanced diet, there are certain times in your life you may not be able to get everything you need from food alone. Evidence has shown that certain categories of Woman and Children fail to achieve the recommended level of vitamins. We as a Pharmacy are keen to participate in the scheme, and are currently aiming to sell the Vitamin D product to all at cost ... Read more...

How do you catch flu? Flu is passed from person to person through droplets created when someone with the infection sneezes or coughs. You can also catch it by touching a surface where the virus has been deposited. Flu can spread quickly in these ways. Ask our Pharmacist about our range of orthodox or homeopathic medicines and vitimins on offer to help treat even prevent . Echinacea Echinacea is widely used to fight infections, especially the co... Read more...