Medipharmacy Group

Medipharmacy Group We are a group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in London, Greater London, Maidstone and Copthorne.

On behalf of all of us at Medipharmacy, we'd like to wish everyone a very Happy Diwali. Diwali is commonly known as the ...
04/11/2021

On behalf of all of us at Medipharmacy, we'd like to wish everyone a very Happy Diwali.

Diwali is commonly known as the festival of light.
Many observe Diwali by lighting small oil lamps known as ‘diyas’ in honor of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good fortune. The lamps symbolize the triumph of light over darkness and evil.

You need to get tested for COVID-19 if you’re departing or arriving into England from abroad. The tests you need to take...
26/10/2021

You need to get tested for COVID-19 if you’re departing or arriving into England from abroad.
The tests you need to take depend on:
• Where you have been in the 10 days before you arrive
• Whether you qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to England

It is important to book these tests before you travel and leave enough time for results to arrive.
Visit a Medipharmacy branch today to obtain your COVID-19 PCR Travel Certificate. This service is available at the following branches:
• Barkers (CR0 1RN)
• Bells (E12 5JR)
• Compact (DA5 1BT)
• Cooks (SW18 5LS)
• Copthorne (RH10 3RE)
• Goldmantle (CR0 9AS)
• Grosvenor (W13 9BE)
• Maidstone (ME16 8RL)
• Parade (CR0 3EW)
• Park Lane (SM5 3AX)
• Raynes Park (SW20 0LW)
• Taplow (SE17 2UQ)
• Warren (DA5 1AD)
• Watts (SW16 5TE)
• Wickham Road (CR0 8TE)

At Medipharmacy Limited, we pride ourselves on the relationship we have with our existing/potential patients and custome...
26/10/2021

At Medipharmacy Limited, we pride ourselves on the relationship we have with our existing/potential patients and customers. We love receiving reviews and value our patient’s feedback greatly as we strive to better our services wherever possible. We feel it is incredibly valuable for our patients/customers to have the chance to share their experiences with us.

Feel free to leave a review on our Google and NHS pages ⭐

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart ...
25/10/2021

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. CHD is sometimes called ischaemic heart disease or coronary artery disease.

Coronary Heart Disease is the term that describes what happens when your heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Over time, the walls of your arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits. This process is known as atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis can be caused by lifestyle factors, such as smoking and regularly drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. You’re also more at risk of getting atherosclerosis if you have conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), or diabetes.

The main symptoms of coronary heart disease are:
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Pain throughout the body
• Feeling faint
• Feeling sick (nausea)

Coronary heart disease cannot be cured but treatment can help manage the symptoms and reduce the chances of problems such as heart attacks. Treatment can include:
• Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and stopping smoking
• Medicines
• Angioplasty – Where balloons and stents are used to treat narrow heart arteries
• Surgery

You can reduce your risk of getting coronary heart disease by making some simple lifestyle changes. These include:
• Eating a healthy, balanced diet
• Being physically active
• Giving up smoking
• Controlling blood cholesterol and sugar levels

If you require any further health advice, please visit www.medipharmacygroup.co.uk

Medipharmacy Limited is delighted to have been nominated for four prestigious awards for the national Chemist & Druggist...
21/10/2021

Medipharmacy Limited is delighted to have been nominated for four prestigious awards for the national Chemist & Druggist Awards 2021. Medipharmacy would like to congratulate all staff members who have been involved in this success.

Medipharmacy has officially been nominated for the following awards:
• Business Innovation Award
• Health Initiative of the Year
• Online Initiative of the Year
• Pharmacy Team of the Year

To find out more, please visit the attached link. C+D Awards 2021: https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/awards/shortlist


World Menopause Day is held annually on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause ...
18/10/2021

World Menopause Day is held annually on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

The menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. Periods usually start to become less frequent over a few months or years before they stop altogether. Sometimes they can stop suddenly. The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman’s oestrogen levels decline. In the United Kingdom, the average age for a woman to reach menopause is 51. However, around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause before 40 years of age. This is known as premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency.

Some of these can be quite severe and have a significant impact on everyday activities. Common symptoms include:
• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Difficulty sleeping
• Anxiety
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort during s*x
• Reduced s*x drive

Menopausal symptoms can begin months or even years before your periods stop and last around 4 years after your last period, although some women experience them for much longer. It is worth visiting your GP is you have menopausal symptoms that are troubling you or if you’re experiencing symptoms of the menopause before 45 years of age.

For further advice regarding menopause, visit your local Medipharmacy branch.

We can help you when you are felling unwell, and you may be able to avoid a trip to the doctor. Visit your local Medipha...
15/10/2021

We can help you when you are felling unwell, and you may be able to avoid a trip to the doctor. Visit your local Medipharmacy branch to have a quick consultation with our healthcare team who will be able to advise you and prescribe you with suitable treatment.

This service is FREE for patients who are exempt from a prescription charge. Patients who pay their prescriptions get a free consultation and only need to pay a prescription charge for medication prescribed.

We offer treatment for the following conditions:
• Athlete’s foot
• Vaginal thrush
• Threadworm
• Diarrhoea
• Haemorrhoids
• Fever/Temperature
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Toothache/dental pain
• Headlice
• Constipation
• Insect bites & stings
• Warts & Verruca’s
• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Hayfever

This service is available at the following branches:
• Barkers (CR0 1RN)
• Maidstone (ME16 8RL)

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder and is particularly common in individuals with an African or Caribbea...
14/10/2021

Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder and is particularly common in individuals with an African or Caribbean heritage. It is marked by reduced haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells which carries oxygen to the tissues of the body. Sickle Cell disease interferes with the delivery of oxygen to tissues.

Red blood cells with normal haemoglobin levels are smooth, flexible, and have a biconcave shape. Allowing the cells to move effortlessly through blood vessels. Cells with Sickle Cell haemoglobin tend to be stiff, sticky, and are in a ‘sickle’ or crescent shape. These cells tend to stick together and can’t easily move through blood vessels.

Additionally, normal red blood cells can live up to 120 days. However, Sickle Cells only live for about 10 to 20 days. Furthermore, Sickle Cells may be destroyed by the spleen because of their shape and stiffness. The spleen aids to filter the blood of infections.

The main symptoms of Sickle Cell disease are:
• Painful episodes called Sickle Cell Crises, which can be very server and last weeks (dependent on the individual)
• An increased risk of serious infections
• Anemia (where red blood cells cannot carry enough oxygen around the body), which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath
• Jaundice or yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mouth is a common symptom of Sickle Cell Disease.

Treatment for Sickle Cell disease:
• Painkillers – Ibuprofen and/or Morphine (for server pain)
• Drinking plenty of water daily (8 to 10 glasses)
• Vaccinations and antibiotics (Phenoxymethylpenicillin)
• Folic acid (helps to prevent server anemia)
• Blood transfusions (either regularly or in an emergency)
• Bone marrow transplant

If you require any further health advice, please visit www.medipharmacygroup.co.uk

Infection prevention and control is a practical, evidence-based approach that prevents patients and health care workers ...
14/10/2021

Infection prevention and control is a practical, evidence-based approach that prevents patients and health care workers from being harmed by avoidable infection and as a result of antimicrobial resistance. No one should catch an infection while receiving health care, yet, these infections can spread through outbreaks and many regular care practices, affecting hundreds of millions of people across the globe every year.

Infection control Week originated in 1988 to highlight infection control efforts in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and in the community. It was an opportunity for infection control professionals to educate staff and the community about the importance of infection prevention and to promote the important work that was being done by infection control professionals in a visible and fun way. In response to Infection Prevention Control Week, ITW Dymon has released “The 3 P’s of Disinfecting “to help cleaning professionals who help who represent the front line. These recommendations include:

• Product – Use disinfectants registered by EPA.
• Procedure – Follow the proper procedure when applying a product.
• Place – It is critical to clean correct places. Disinfect high-traffic areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and office areas.

Following the stated procedures will help eliminate possible infections within hospitals and long-term care facilities.

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At Medipharmacy, we are able to text you, to inform you when your prescription is ready for collection. Providing immedi...
14/10/2021

At Medipharmacy, we are able to text you, to inform you when your prescription is ready for collection. Providing immediate communication could save you time, as you will not have to endure extensive waiting times. Observe the benefits of Medipharmacy Text & Collect service, available at the following branches:

• Ashburton (SW15 6HG)
• Barkers (CR0 1RN)
• Bells (E12 5JR)
• Compact (DA5 1BT)
• Cooks (SW18 5LS)
• Copthorne (RH10 3RE)
• Goldmantle (CR0 9AS)
• Griffiths (KT3 6JF)
• Grosvenor (W13 9BE)
• Kents (CR0 1RB)
• Lady Margaret (UB1 2NH)
• Maidstone (ME16 8RL)
• Manor (SM6 0DE)
• Wickham Road – McCoigs (CR0 8TE)
• Parade (CR0 3EW)
• Park Lane (SM5 3AX)
• Raynes Park (SW20 0LW)
• Stafford (SM6 9BN)
• Taplow (SE17 2UQ)
• Warren (DA5 1AD)
• Watts (SW16 5TE)

A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways. Some chest infections are mild and clear up on their ow...
13/10/2021

A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways. Some chest infections are mild and clear up on their own, but others can be severe and life-threatening.

If you keep getting chest infections or you’re at risk of getting one (e.g. you have a serious long-term health condition), you should:
• Stop smoking if you smoke
• Cut down on how much alcohol you drink
• Ask if you should have the pneumococcal vaccine – this helps prevent pneumonia

Chest infections often follow colds or flu. The main symptoms are:
• A chesty cough – you may cough up green or yellow mucus
• Wheezing and shortness of breath
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Aching muscles
These symptoms can get better on their own in about 7 to 10 days. The cough and mucus could last up to 3 weeks.

If you have a chest infection do:
• Get plenty of rest
• Drink lots of water to loosen the mucus and make it easier to cough up
• Use painkillers to bring down a fever and ease headaches and muscle pain

If you require any further health advice, please visit www.medipharmacygroup.co.uk

If you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency when you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to ...
12/10/2021

If you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency when you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help. We must stress that this can only be done in genuine emergencies, and it may incur a charge.

This service is available at the following branches:
• Barkers (CR0 1RN)
• Bells (E12 5JR)
• Compact (DA5 1BT)
• Cooks (SW18 5LS)
• Copthorne (RH10 3RE)
• Goldmantle (CR0 9AS)
• Griffiths (KT3 6JF)
• Grosvenor (W13 9BE)
• Kents (CR0 1RB)
• Lady Margaret (UB1 2NH)
• Maidstone (ME16 8RL)
• Manor (SM6 0DE)
• Wickham Road (CR0 8TE)
• Parade (CR0 3EW)
• Park Lane (SM5 3AX)
• Raynes Park (SW20 0LW)
• Stafford (SM6 9BN)
• Taplow (SE17 2UQ)
• Warren (DA5 1AD)
• Watts (SW16 5TE)

Frostbite is damage to skin and tissue caused by exposure to freezing temperatures – typically any temperature below -0....
12/10/2021

Frostbite is damage to skin and tissue caused by exposure to freezing temperatures – typically any temperature below -0.55C (31F).
Frostbite can affect any part of your body, but the extremities, such as the hands, feet, ears, nose and lips, are most likely to be affected. The symptoms of Frostbite usually begin with the affected parts feeling cold and painful.

If exposure to the cold continues, you may feel pins and needles before the area becomes numb as the tissues begin to freeze.

If the symptoms are more severe or there are signs of hypothermia, such as constant shivering or fast breathing (hyperventilation), go immediately to your nearest A&E.

Certain groups of people are at greater risk of getting frostbite. These include:
• Homeless people
• Individuals who take part in winter and high-altitude sports
• Anyone stranded in extreme cold weather conditions
• People with conditions that cause blood vessel damage or circulation problems
• Anyone working outdoors in harsh conditions for long periods of time

Most of the time, frostbite can be prevented by taking precautions during cold weather. For further health advice, visit www.medipharmacygroup.co.uk

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