Did you know that your local pharmacist can help you with a number of health queries? In fact, for some health issues, you're better off speaking to them first before making an appointment with your GP.
In addition to dispensing prescriptions, they can give you invaluable advice about various medical and wellbeing worries. By seeing your pharmacist instead of your doctor when appropriate, you can help reduce waiting times at your surgery.
Our services are provided by fully trained, professional staff at a time and place that works well for you. Book online today.
Protect yourself from the winter flu
Do you want to protect yourself from the winter flu?
Flu viruses can change each winter, so an annual flu vaccination can help to protect you.
Benefits of the service
- Convenient: Get a flu jab at a time and place that works for you
- Professional: Our pharmacies have private consultation rooms and fully trained staff
- Flexible: Book your appointment online today or contact your nearest Cohens Pharmacy
You may be eligible for a free NHS vaccination if you are:
- Pregnant
- Aged 65 years and over (including if you are 65 by 31 March 2024)
- Suffering from any of the chronic illnesses listed below:
- respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis
- diabetes
- heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure
- being very overweight – a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
- chronic kidney disease
- liver disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis
- some neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), or cerebral palsy
- a learning disability
- problems with your spleen like sickle cell disease, or if you've had your spleen removed
- a weakened immune system as a result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
- Living in a long stay residential care home
- A main carer for the elderly or disabled
***Please note, if you are aged between 50 and 64 with no chronic illnesses or other eligibility criteria as listed above, you do not qualify for an NHS vaccine this year as this cohort has been removed from the eligibility criteria by the NHS. You can still get a private flu vaccination as detailed below***
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccination, most people can still receive a flu jab through our private service. Each vaccine is priced at £14.99.
