Pharmacist talkng to a woman

Your local pharmacy (or chemist) can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses including coughs, colds, sore throats, cystitis, conjunctivitis, earache and toothache. They can also provide emergency contraception and advice on prescription and over the counter medicines as wells as offering information and advice on healthy lifestyles including giving up smoking and weight management.

If you are registered with a doctor in Nottingham City and you are exempt from prescription charges, registering with the Pharmacy First scheme means you can see your pharmacist rather than the GP for a range of minor ailments and get the same medicines your doctor would have given you.

To find your nearest local pharmacy, you can use this app or go to www.nhs.uk or search 'pharmacy Nottingham' on the internet.

Always keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home, follow the instructions on the medicine label and consult your doctor if an illness doesn’t go away or becomes more severe. Remember to store medicines safely and out of the reach of children.

Useful medicines to keep at home include: