Community Pharmacy Norfolk & Suffolk

01/05/2026

Thank you to all of our working to support patient health and wellbeing over this Early May Bank Holiday weekend.

They work tirelessly to help all their patients, especially during busy periods like bank holidays when demand surges, and each day brings new challenges.

Your patience and understanding make a difference.

01/05/2026

If you’re already taking the pill or looking for your first supply, certain pharmacies can now help – and you don’t need to be registered with a GP.

Find out more about the pharmacy contraception service at www.england.nhs.uk/pharmacycontraception

29/04/2026

Aged 40-74? Get your FREE NHS Health Check.

If you are eligible, you can arrange this through most GP surgeries or via participating community pharmacies.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-health-check/

27/04/2026

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions with high blood pressure without knowing it.

Left untreated, it can pose significant health risks.

To find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

25/04/2026

Need healthcare advice this weekend?

Access support and NHS medicines for seven common health conditions directly from your local pharmacy through the service.

Ask your local pharmacy for more information about this free NHS service.

Find out more at http://nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

24/04/2026

As the weather warms up you may find that you get an insect bite and some of these may become infected.

If you’re aged 1 year and over, if needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Visit your .

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Impetigo?

If you’re aged 1 year and over, if needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Visit your Pharmacy First!

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

23/04/2026

22/04/2026

Shingles?

If you’re an adult aged 18 years and over, if needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Visit your Pharmacy First!

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

21/04/2026

Aged 75 or over? Check that you are up to date with all vaccines available to you including the spring Covid-19 vaccine.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/yr7s50YJPJ9

20/04/2026

UTI?

If you’re a women aged 16 to 64 years old, if needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Visit your Pharmacy First!

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst