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Health advice A–Z

Trusted health advice

Information on common conditions from the NHS website, plus how our pharmacists can help. Search or browse by category below.

Pharmacist tips

Ask your pharmacist first

Our pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can give expert advice on many everyday health problems, often without an appointment.

Coughs, colds and flu

Most colds get better on their own within a week or two. Rest, drink plenty of fluids and ask our pharmacists about remedies to ease symptoms.

Flu vaccination →

Hay fever and allergies

Antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops can all help. Our pharmacists can recommend the right option for your symptoms.

Our services →

Minor skin problems

From cold sores to fungal infections, many skin complaints can be treated with advice and medicines from your pharmacy.

Pharmacy First →

Long-term conditions

If you have started a new medicine for a long-term condition, our free New Medicine Service can help you get the most from it.

New Medicine Service →
A–Z of conditions

Find a condition

Each link opens the condition’s page on the NHS website in a new tab.

B

Back pain Aches & pains
Bacterial vaginosis Sexual & women’s health
Blisters First aid
Boils Skin

C

Chickenpox Children
Common cold Coughs, colds & flu
Conjunctivitis Eyes & ears
Constipation Stomach & digestion
COVID-19 Coughs, colds & flu
Cystitis Sexual & women’s healthHow Smart Pharm can help →

D

Dehydration Stomach & digestion
Dry eyes Eyes & ears

F

Feeling sick (nausea) Stomach & digestion
Food poisoning Stomach & digestion

G

Gout Aches & pains

N

Norovirus Stomach & digestion
Nosebleeds First aid

P

Piles (haemorrhoids) Stomach & digestion

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NHSCan’t find what you’re looking for? Browse the full NHS Health A–Z. If you need medical help fast, call NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Not sure what you need?

Pop in and ask one of our pharmacists. Expert advice is free and no appointment is needed.