It is one of the oldest independent Dispensing Chemists in Tunbridge Wells, at the end of the historic Pantiles. TN2 5TN
We are pleased to have a team of friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff and can offer help and advice on a variety of healthcare matters. Our pharmacists are highly trained with a broad span of experience. They are approachable and ready to listen and you don’t need to make an appointment. Ask to speak to a member of our pharmacy team today.
During our opening hours we will be able to provide a dispensing service for your NHS prescriptions, whether it is from your Doctor, Dentist, Prescribing Nurse. In addition we dispense private prescriptions. We have a fully computerised patient medication records systems, which stores all your medication records and alerts the pharmacist to possible drug interactions. Naturally, information held about patients is confidential and covered by the Data Protection Act. NEW! We are now able to receive your prescription details electronically straight from your doctors surgery to save you time.
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually-transmitted infection in the UK and you don’t need to have had lots of sexual partners to be at risk. For most people Chlamydia has no symptoms, so you probably won’t know if you or your partner(s) have it without having a test.Our pharmacy works within the national Chlamydia testing and treatment service, providing confidential screening and treatment. If you are worried that you are at risk of Chlamydia infection, then just ask to speak to our pharmacist in confidence and put you mind at rest.
We offer a wide range of the latest dental care products and accessories to help keep your gums and teeth in tip top condition. Please call or visit.
We provide the Discharge Medicines Service. The service has been established to help you understand your medicines and any changes when you leave hospital and to reduce incidences of avoidable harm caused by medicines.
If you are worried that the contraception you have used might have failed, or if you have has sex without using contraception, you may decide you want to use the ‘Morning After Pill’ or Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC ) as an emergency measure. To be effective, EHC needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Ask to speak, in confidence, with our pharmacist they will be able to advise if EHC is suitable for you. If we can not help you, then we will make sure we refer you to someone who can.
Every year many hundreds of travellers from the UK catch malaria and in tens of cases it is fatal. Symptoms can start rapidly. The correct anti-malarial medication is essential. We offer a Private Malaria Prevention Service. After a confidential assessment by a trained Pharmacist, the correct anti-malarial medication is supplied and appropriate advice given to the patient.
Are you travelling to a country where you might be at risk to malaria? Malaria infections involving UK citizens have risen by almost 30% within the last 2 years, with 1,761 cases last year. But nearly all cases are preventable with anti-malarial drugs taken in the form of tablets. We can provide you with the medication you need. Simply ask one of our pharmacists who will be able to advice. It is important to make arrangements in advance as you will need to start taking your medication before you travel. Some Anti-malarial medication can be provided privately without a prescription. We are also able to provide advice on any other travel health issues.
Are you feeling a bit under the weather? Perhaps you suffer from hay fever, or maybe you are struggling with a persistent cough, cold or headache? These are just some of the minor ailments our pharmacy team can help you with- without you having to visit your GP surgery. There are so many over-the-counter medicines and remedies available, but sometimes it can be confusing knowing which one might be best for you. So, call in anytime – no appointments needed – and talk to highly trained Healthcare Assistants and Pharmacist- they are ready and waiting to help you...and in certain circumstances it may be FREE under a local NHS
Are you worried about catching flu? Perhaps you are concerned about having time off work, or maybe you want to make sure you don’t pass it on to the more vulnerable members of your family. Whatever the reason, having a vaccination against this year’s strain of seasonal flu can give you protection and peace of mind. We don’t want to keep you waiting – so check with a member of the pharmacy team to find out if you need to book an advance.
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
When you are prescribed any new medicine the pharmacist is available to provide details about them.The service provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine to help improve medicine adherence,please speak to the pharmacist for more details
We provide a palliative care service. Palliative care drugs can sometimes be required quickly and this service ensures that there is appropriate access to a range of palliative care drugs, particularly outside of normal opening hours, and when treatment is needed urgently.
Many of the drugs used in palliative care are not usually used for other conditions and are often not stocked in community pharmacies. As a palliative care service provider we hold a stock of palliative care drugs for when needed right away. The service is suitable for patients receiving palliative care and those providing their care.
We understand how difficult it is to conquer the craving and addition that comes with smoking. That is why we can support you not only with nicotine replacement therapy, but with regular one –to-one appointments, providing encouragement and advice along the way. Take the first step by talking to a member of our pharmacy team today.
We provide substance misuse clients with facilities for needle exchange, as well as supervised methadone/subutex suboxone consumption, and instalment dispensing. We understand the importance of providing these services in a non-judgemental, confidential way, and we ensure privacy and discretions at all times.
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually-transmitted infection in the UK and you don’t need to have had lots of sexual partners to be at risk. For most people Chlamydia has no symptoms, so you probably won’t know if you or your partner(s) have it without having a test.Our pharmacy works within the national Chlamydia testing and treatment service, providing confidential screening and treatment. If you are worried that you are at risk of Chlamydia infection, then just ask to speak to our pharmacist in confidence and put you mind at rest.
We offer a wide range of the latest dental care products and accessories to help keep your gums and teeth in tip top condition. Please call or visit.
We provide the Discharge Medicines Service. The service has been established to help you understand your medicines and any changes when you leave hospital and to reduce incidences of avoidable harm caused by medicines.
If you are worried that the contraception you have used might have failed, or if you have has sex without using contraception, you may decide you want to use the ‘Morning After Pill’ or Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC ) as an emergency measure. To be effective, EHC needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Ask to speak, in confidence, with our pharmacist they will be able to advise if EHC is suitable for you. If we can not help you, then we will make sure we refer you to someone who can.
Every year many hundreds of travellers from the UK catch malaria and in tens of cases it is fatal. Symptoms can start rapidly. The correct anti-malarial medication is essential. We offer a Private Malaria Prevention Service. After a confidential assessment by a trained Pharmacist, the correct anti-malarial medication is supplied and appropriate advice given to the patient.
Are you travelling to a country where you might be at risk to malaria? Malaria infections involving UK citizens have risen by almost 30% within the last 2 years, with 1,761 cases last year. But nearly all cases are preventable with anti-malarial drugs taken in the form of tablets. We can provide you with the medication you need. Simply ask one of our pharmacists who will be able to advice. It is important to make arrangements in advance as you will need to start taking your medication before you travel. Some Anti-malarial medication can be provided privately without a prescription. We are also able to provide advice on any other travel health issues.
Are you feeling a bit under the weather? Perhaps you suffer from hay fever, or maybe you are struggling with a persistent cough, cold or headache? These are just some of the minor ailments our pharmacy team can help you with- without you having to visit your GP surgery. There are so many over-the-counter medicines and remedies available, but sometimes it can be confusing knowing which one might be best for you. So, call in anytime – no appointments needed – and talk to highly trained Healthcare Assistants and Pharmacist- they are ready and waiting to help you...and in certain circumstances it may be FREE under a local NHS
Are you worried about catching flu? Perhaps you are concerned about having time off work, or maybe you want to make sure you don’t pass it on to the more vulnerable members of your family. Whatever the reason, having a vaccination against this year’s strain of seasonal flu can give you protection and peace of mind. We don’t want to keep you waiting – so check with a member of the pharmacy team to find out if you need to book an advance.
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
When you are prescribed any new medicine the pharmacist is available to provide details about them.The service provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine to help improve medicine adherence,please speak to the pharmacist for more details
We provide a palliative care service. Palliative care drugs can sometimes be required quickly and this service ensures that there is appropriate access to a range of palliative care drugs, particularly outside of normal opening hours, and when treatment is needed urgently.
Many of the drugs used in palliative care are not usually used for other conditions and are often not stocked in community pharmacies. As a palliative care service provider we hold a stock of palliative care drugs for when needed right away. The service is suitable for patients receiving palliative care and those providing their care.
We understand how difficult it is to conquer the craving and addition that comes with smoking. That is why we can support you not only with nicotine replacement therapy, but with regular one –to-one appointments, providing encouragement and advice along the way. Take the first step by talking to a member of our pharmacy team today.
We provide substance misuse clients with facilities for needle exchange, as well as supervised methadone/subutex suboxone consumption, and instalment dispensing. We understand the importance of providing these services in a non-judgemental, confidential way, and we ensure privacy and discretions at all times.