Pharmacy Services
Introducing the new Pharmacy First Service : say goodbye to long GP appointment queues.
Need healthcare advice without the hassle of waiting for a GP appointment? Enjoy the convenience of accessing NHS treatment without having to see your GP first by visiting your pharmacy first.
The pharmacy first service launched by the NHS allows you to access advice and treatments for sevem minor conditions through your pharmacy. The expert pharmacists at Cohens Chemist are clinically trained to provide these treatments:
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Earache
- Infected insect bites
- Impetigo
- Shingles
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women
Sinusitis (sinus infection)
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It’s common and usually clears up on its own within 2 to 3 weeks. But medicines can help if it’s taking a long time to go away.
Sore Throat
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.
Ear infections
Ear infections are very common, particularly in children. You do not always need to see a GP for an ear infection as they often get better on their own within 3 days.
Infected Insect Bites and Stings
Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection that’s very contagious but not usually serious. It often gets better in 7 to 10 days if you get treatment. Anyone can get it, but it’s very common in young children.
Shingles
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash.
UTI Treatment
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they’re not always needed.
Our Other Services
Flu vaccinations
Protect yourself with a flu vaccination available at Cohens Chemist.
Blood pressure testing
Did you know that as many as five million people are undiagnosed with high blood pressure in the UK? High blood pressure causes strain on your blood vessels, which can lead to the narrowing of the vessels, blood clots and an increased risk of heart disease.
Reminder medication service (RMS)
Do you need help remembering to order your medication? Let us take the hassle out of ordering your repeat prescriptions.
Private consultations
Meet your pharmacist or healthcare professional for free advice and to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your medication.
Minor ailments
If you need a medicine or advice to treat a minor condition, you may be able to obtain this from your local Cohens Chemist instead of making an appointment with your GP.
Smoking cessation
Do you want to stop smoking? If you need help to stop smoking and don’t have time to visit your GP, we can help!
New medicine service (NMS)
If you have recently been prescribed a new medication it is important that you understand what the medicine is for, how to take it safely and what to look out for in the event that you experience side effects.
Fit to fly certificates
Travel with ease, get your pre-flight home PCR test kit along with certification now with Cohens Chemist.
Support with medication
Cohens Chemist believe in supporting independent living for disabled people, or those with special needs who may experience problems with taking their medicines.
EHC and sexual health
EHC is commonly known as the ‘morning-after pill’. If you’ve had unprotected sex, taking the morning-after pill within a few days can help to prevent pregnancy. If you want to talk to someone in confidence about any sexual health concerns we can help.