McMullen Pharmacy

12/06/2024

Do you know about Pharmacy First?

Pharmacy First enables community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP

Watch the video below for more details and next time you have one of the seven listed ailments & require medical advice and/or prescription medication, remember

This animation explaining how the Pharmacy First service works, highlighting the seven conditions and the eligible age ranges within the clinical pathways co...

11/06/2024

There has been an increase in E. coli cases across the UK in recent weeks which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Find out what to do if you have symptoms and when to seek medical advice if you need it:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting

05/06/2024

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Did you know 👀 16 - 24 year olds are one of the most at risk audience groups of being affected by loneliness.
More than 80% of young people worry about being embarrassed if they said they were lonely.

We want to reduce the stigma of loneliness, increase knowledge of where to find support and encourage taking action.

It’s important to understand changes in our feelings and of those around us. It’s normal to feel lonely, like when starting something new, leaving home for the first time or even scrolling on social media.

But there are things you can do to help.

Find out more ⬇️
www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Loneliness can affect us all, at any time of our lives. Find out about possible signs of loneliness, reasons we feel lonely and ways to manage it.

24/05/2024

High blood pressure, often described as a ‘silent killer’, affects an estimated 32% of adults. As the condition rarely has any symptoms, approximately three in 10 of these remain undiagnosed, equating to 4.2 million people in England.

The public are being warned that there are often ‘no clues’ about who might have high blood pressure – the only way to know is to have a simple test. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia.

With the NHS announcing an additional 2.5 million blood pressure checks in community pharmacies over this year and next, those aged 40 years and over are now being urged to get a free blood pressure test at our pharmacy.

The procedure is quick, non-invasive and you don’t need to book in advance.

Knowing if you have a healthy blood pressure is so important and this new drive will help to prevent the potentially fatal consequences of untreated high blood pressure.

We urge people to come to our pharmacy today to get their blood pressure checked. It could be a lifesaving trip.

20/05/2024

For seven common conditions your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine, if needed, without you needing to see a GP.

Think Pharmacy First

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

15/05/2024

The NPA is highlighting the acute financial crisis forcing record pharmacy closures, across the national media today. This includes coverage in the Daily Mail, ITV, The Independent, GB News, and regional press.

We’re grateful that Derek Thomas MP, a great friend to the NPA, raised our shocking new figures about closures, at Prime Minister’s Questions today, calling out the “extreme financial pressures”. Rishi Sunak praised Derek’s work in reply, but the Government still needs to fund pharmacies properly.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13420475/chemist-skyrocketing-levels-pharmacy-closures-10-week.html

Some 177 pharmacies closed across England between January and the end of April this year, figures reveal. Last year there were 403, with 91 in 2022.

13/05/2024

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May 2024.

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, MIND are launching . We’re calling on you to raise awareness and vital funds for a future where everyone can get quality mental health care when they need it.

Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem.

But too many of us aren’t getting the help we need.

Over 2 million people are waiting for NHS mental health services, and since 2017 the number of young people struggling with their mental health has nearly doubled.

People tell us they feel overwhelmed and hopeless. They need support right now. With your help we can build a better future, where mental health is handled right.

On our own, we can’t reach everyone. That’s why we’re calling on all political parties in this election year to commit to making sure that everyone can access support when they need it.

MIND can only continue to provide our support services with your vital donations. Help support the campaign by sharing on socials

If you are in need of help, there are many tools and groups that CAN and WILL give you support. You won't be left behind.
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/

24/04/2024

Adults who are 40 years old or over, who do not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, are eligible for a free blood pressure check at our Pharmacy everyday that we are open.

High blood pressure can go undetected for years until it causes a heart attack, stroke, or death.

Take advantage of this opportunity to check the health of your heart ♥️🩺
No appointment necessary

17/04/2024

COVID-19 lateral flow tests are supplied free of charge by our community pharmacies as part of an advanced service for eligible patients.

We provide a walk-in service for patients aged over 12 years who are at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.

Eligibility criteria for free tests is available here:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta878/chapter/5-Supporting-information-on-risk-factors-for-progression-to-severe-COVID19

Pharmacists will confirm a patient’s eligibility for the tests by seeing their NHS letter or having a discussion with the patient (or their representative) about the patient’s medical history; or referring to the pharmacy’s clinical records if the pharmacy has previously seen and made a record of having seen a copy of the patient’s NHS letter.

We are here to support our eligible, at-risk patients and provide access to a service no longer available via GOV.UK or NHS 119.

16/04/2024

08/04/2024

Pharmacy First is a service that allows our professional, knowledgeable & qualified Pharmacists to diagnose your symptoms for the below seven ailments, without the need to see a doctor. They can provide treatment, prescribe suitable medication and give you informed advice.

Don’t suffer unnecessarily if you suspect you have any of the below conditions.
Visit your Pharmacy First! 🧑🏻‍⚕️

25/03/2024

⏰ Don’t be caught short for medication over the Easter Bank Holiday. Anyone taking regular prescription medication should make sure they have enough to last over the Bank Holiday weekend💊
Be prepared, order early and collect on time ⏰