Pershore Pharmacy

08/10/2025

🚻 UTI Symptoms? Your Pharmacy Can Help—Fast.

Skip the GP queue and get expert care at your local pharmacy.
Under the Pharmacy First service, we can assess your symptoms, offer clinical advice, and provide prescription treatment if needed—all without an appointment.

💊 Fast access to treatment
💬 Private consultation with your pharmacist
📍 No need to see your GP
✅ Safe, effective care—right in your community

You may be eligible if you are:

🔹 A woman aged 16–64 with symptoms of an uncomplicated UTI
🔹 Experiencing pain when urinating, needing to go more often, or cloudy urine
🔹 Not pregnant and not experiencing severe symptoms like fever or back pain

UTIs can be painful and disruptive. Don’t wait—come speak to your pharmacist today and feel better, faster.

07/10/2025

🗣️ Sore Throat? Come to Your Pharmacy First!

No need to wait for a GP appointment—your local pharmacy can help right away. Under the Pharmacy First service, we can assess your sore throat, offer expert advice, and provide effective treatment—all without the hassle of booking in.

✅ Fast, walk-in support
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Expert care from your trusted pharmacy team
✅ Access to prescription treatments if appropriate

Whether it’s a tickle, pain when swallowing, or swollen glands—we’re here to help you feel better, faster.

📍 Visit us today and speak to your pharmacist.

Let’s keep your health simple, safe, and local.

06/10/2025

🛡️ Winter COVID-19 Vaccines: Who’s Eligible? 🛡️

The NHS has updated its guidance—some people who were eligible last year may not be this winter.

✅ You can get the vaccine if you:
• Are aged 75 or over
• Are 6 months to 74 years with a weakened immune system
• Live in a care home for older adults

💬 Not sure if you qualify? Just ask—we’re here to help.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit the NHS website for full details.

🙏 Thank you for your patience and kindness toward our Pharmacy team.
Let’s keep our community safe this winter 💙

06/10/2025

🛑 Think You Might Have Shingles? Your Local Pharmacy Is Your First Stop. 🛑

Painful rash? Tingling skin? Fluid-filled blisters? These could be early signs of shingles — a viral infection that needs quick attention.

💬 Under the Pharmacy First service, you can now get expert advice and treatment for shingles without needing a GP appointment.

✅ Common symptoms:

Burning or tingling sensation

Red rash that appears a few days after the pain

Blisters that burst and crust over

Itching, fever, or chills

👩‍⚕️ Our trained pharmacists can assess your symptoms, offer antiviral medication, and help manage pain — all in a private consultation room.

📍 No need to wait. No need to book. Just walk in.

💡 Early treatment = faster recovery + fewer complications.

📢 If you're over 18 and spot the signs, visit your local community pharmacy FIRST. We're here to help you feel better, faster.

03/10/2025

🩺 Do You Know Your Numbers? High blood pressure often has no symptoms—but it can lead to serious health issues if left unchecked.

💡 A quick check could make all the difference.
📍 Visit your local pharmacy today for a FREE blood pressure check and take a step toward better heart health.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Fast, friendly, and confidential
✅ Supported by NHS UK

Your wellbeing matters. Let’s keep those numbers in check 💙

02/10/2025

📲 Your Health, One Tap Away

Did you know you can view your GP health record, order repeat prescriptions, and check upcoming appointments—all from your phone?

The NHS App puts essential healthcare services in your hands, securely and conveniently. From a pharmacy perspective, it helps us serve you faster, safer, and more efficiently.

✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Track referrals and test results
✅ Access trusted NHS advice
✅ Save time at the counter

Download today on iOS or Android and take control of your health.
➡️ https://orlo.uk/QIntz

Let’s make healthcare simpler, together 💙

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You will need an email account to be able to register with NHS App. You can download the NHS App on your phone or tablet.

01/10/2025

🛡️ Stay Flu-Safe This Season

Flu doesn’t take chances—neither should you. Book your FREE NHS flu jab today at your local pharmacy.

💉 Are you eligible for the Influenza Vaccine?
Let’s check and get you protected. Walk in or call to book your appointment.

📍 Find us in your community
📞 Contact your local pharmacy team

Together, we’re keeping our communities healthy, safe, and flu-free.
Your Local Pharmacy – Caring for You, Close to Home

30/09/2025

🎗️ Go Sober for October. Save Lives. Feel Alive. 🍃

This October, we’re asking you to do something powerful: put down the drink and pick up hope.

By going alcohol-free for 31 days, you’re not just boosting your own health—you’re helping Macmillan Cancer Support fund life-changing care for people living with cancer across the UK.

💚 Better sleep. More energy. A clearer mind.
💚 Every pound raised helps someone facing the toughest fight of their life.
💚 Your choice to go sober could be someone’s reason to keep going.

👉 Join the movement. Become a Soberhero. Sign up today athttps://www.gosober.org.uk/ and let’s raise a glass (of something alcohol-free) to compassion, courage, and community.

29/09/2025

🛡️ Protect Your Little One This Flu Season
Free NHS Flu Vaccinations Available Here

Starting 1st October 2025, children who were 2 or 3 years old on 31st August 2025 are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine at our pharmacy.

💉 Quick, safe, and stress-free
👶 Designed especially for young children
📍 No need to visit your GP — we’re right here in your community

Ask our team today about how to book your child’s free flu vaccination and help keep your family healthy this winter.

26/09/2025

🚗💊 Free Prescription Delivery from Your Local Pharmacy

Did you know many community pharmacies offer free delivery of prescriptions to patients who need it most?

Whether you're caring for someone who’s housebound, elderly, or vulnerable, your local pharmacy is here to help — bringing essential medication straight to your door.

✨ Reliable, trusted delivery drivers
✨ Safe, timely service — whatever the weather
✨ Support for carers and patients, backed by the NHS

Skip the extra trip. Let your pharmacy bring care to your doorstep.

📞 Call us on tel: 01386 556860 to arrange free delivery today.

Because access to medication should never be a barrier to better health.

25/09/2025

🌍 Happy World Pharmacists Day! 💊

Today we celebrate the incredible dedication, expertise, and compassion of pharmacists and pharmacy teams across the country.

Thank you for being the trusted frontline of healthcare — offering advice, reassurance, and care to our communities every single day💙

Whether you're delivering life-saving medication, supporting public health campaigns, or simply being a friendly face in someone’s moment of need — your impact is immeasurable.

Let’s keep championing pharmacy’s vital role in a healthier future.

24/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/