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Welsh's Pharmacy,

West Kirby, Wirral

We're West Kirby's local, independent pharmacy group. Discover our dependable prescription service and innovative range of services. And why patients keep coming back.

Fiona Hazon

Pharmacy Manager

Prescription Services

 

  • Worry-free NHS prescription ordering.
  • FREE daily delivery in secure vehicles.
  • 95% of prescriptions filled same day.
  • UK, Government approved wholesalers

 

In-store Doctor Service

  • Consultation, prescription and medicines in one visit. Same day appointments.
  • No appointment required
  • GMC Registered Doctors

Patients are our priority

  • Fast, efficient & personal service.
  • Family run business.
  • Croxteth pharmacy serving all of Liverpool
  • More services coming soon!

Great Health Services

 

  • The latest NHS services 
  • Dossett Boxes, Quit smoking support and much more.
  • New services coming 2020!

 

Your Stress-Free Prescription Service

We work with Wirrals all GP's to take care of your repeat prescriptions. 

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NHS Services

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Can't get to see your GP? Get seen quicker, feel better sooner with a free consultation with our Pharmacist. No appointment required!

Free NHS services, no appointment required.
The NHS is increasingly relying on our pharmacies to deliver great healthcare. We provide many of the NHS services available  in Liverpool. 
Innovative pharmacy services not just medicines.
Our pharmacy can provide more effective, prescription medicines without the need to see your own GP. In-store GP service
  • Aesthetic Services


  • Emergency Contraception

    We offer free NHS and private three or five day-after treatments. No appointment is required and we have chaperones available if required. 

  • Healthy Living Pharmacy

    We provide a broad range of NHS support services - health checks, sexual health advice, weight control, alcohol support and much more. 

  • Flu Vaccination

    Protect yourself and those you care for. Call in for your *free NHS/private flu jab.

    • No appointment necessary; walk-in.
    • Flu jab experienced Pharmacist.
    • Save time, save money.
    • Pop-in, phone or message for details.

    *You may qualify for a free flu jab if you meet certain criteria.


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  • Medication Review Service

    Medication is less effective if you're not taken properly. We offer a free and confidential review with the Pharmacist to help you get the most out of them

  • Monitored Dosage (Blister Packs)

    Patients may have difficulty knowing which medicines to take and when. Our dossett box service can help avoid confusion and prevent mishaps.

  • Minor Ailment Service

    If you can't see a GP when you/ a dependent needs to, our NHS funded Minor Ailments scheme can give you access to medicine without prescription

  • New Medicine Service

    Medication is less effective if you're not taken properly. We offer a free and confidential review with the Pharmacist to help you get the most out of them

  • Online Doctor

    Get advice and treatments from a UK registered doctor, for a variety of conditions without an appointment.

  • Stoma/Surgical

    We dispense a range of appliances on NHS prescriptions. These include erectile pumps, catheters, stoma items, incontinence products and more.

  • Stop Smoking Voucher Service

    Join the growing numbers of people quitting this habit. You're 4 times more successful when you get support. Specialist advisers are NHS trained

  • Supervised Consumption

    Life can be challenging and breaking bad habits needs understanding, support and respect. Our team is here to provide exactly that - talk to us today.

  • Travel Clinic

    Travelling WITHOUT health protection can be costly in terms of health and money. We provide up-to-date expert advice and vaccinations.

    Liverpool travel clinic

  • Weight management

    Losing weight isn't simply about eating less! Our trained advisers can provide evidence-based support on how to achieve healthy weight and maintain it.

Your Travel Clinic

Free travel health advice

Our travel health pharmacist provides a FREE consultation on what you and your family need for a safe trip away. All destinations catered for. Pop-in or call to reserve a free appointment today.

Vaccines & malaria advice

Our travel health pharmacist can provide free advice and protection for all destinations. Whether you are going on holiday, travelling for corporate business or students exploring on a gap year, we can assist.

No appointment required

We provide the latest guidance on all health risks for all international travel. Our advice is backed by NHS and Government sources. Hajj and Umrah specialists. Yellow fever jab and certificate available.

Vaccines and Health Risks Guide

  • Altitude Sickness

    Altitude sickness occurs when an individual fails to adapt adequately to areas high above sea level and as a result run low of oxygen.  This in turn affects the normal functioning of the body and can be dangerous even fatal if not treated. 


    Note information above is for Guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you

  • Cholera

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    It is recommended for individuals such as certain healthcare workers and people in close contact with someone who has a weakened immune system, who are likely to come into contact with people in “at-risk” groups. This is to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to those at risk.  The infection is most common in children below the age of ten, in whom it usually causes mild disease. The disease can be more serious in adults, particularly pregnant women and those who smoke.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    Two doses at 0 and 6 weeks, given to children from 1 year of age and adults. Vaccine fully effective 6 weeks after the 2nd dose.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    Life long


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Diptheria

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Diphtheria is uasually spread by close contact with infected persons. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when diphtheria boosters are indicated for adults. A diphtheria booster lasts 10 years. Tetanus is a serious infection, usually contracted following contamination of wounds. In the UK, after 5 doses of vaccine, tetanus boosters are not routinely required unless travelling to areas with limited medical care. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when tetanus boosters are indicated. A tetanus booster lasts 10 years.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single injection.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    10 Years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Hepatitis A & B

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    This preparation is designed for the convenience of travellers who require protection against both hepatitis A and B. The indications are the same as for the individual vaccines. Additional vaccine information: Individual hepatitis A vaccine has a higher dose of hepatitis A material, and so should be used where rapid protection is required, for example during an outbreak.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    See individual vaccines.


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Malaria

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Malaria can have life-changing impact on your health or even fatal if treatment is not started promptly. There are a variety of treatments and products that can help to protect you. Your pharmacist can advise on the most appropriate choice of medication.


    SYMPTOMS

     muscle pains, headache and vomiting., fatigue, abdominal pain, Fever,


    MALARIA PREVENTION


    Doxycycline, 100mg

    Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child over 12 years, 100 mg once daily.


    Atovaquone/proguanil Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, adult and child over 40 kg, 1 tablet daily


    Paediatric Malarone Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, child body-weight 11–21 kg, 1 tablet once daily; body-weight 21–31 kg, 2 tablets once daily; body-weight 31–40 kg, 3 tablets once daily; body-weight over 40 kg use Malarone® (‘standard’) tablets


    Proguanil (100mg) Prefereably start 1 week before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), 200 mg once daily; infant up to 12 weeks body-weight under 6 kg, 25 mg once daily; 12 weeks–1 year body-weight 6–10 kg, 50 mg once daily; child 1–4 years body-weight 10–16 kg, 75 mg once daily; 4–8 years body-weight 16–25 kg, 100 mg once daily; 8–13 years, body-weight 25–45 kg, 150 mg once daily; over 13 years body-weight over 45 kg, adult dose


    Lariam/Mefloquine Start 2½ weeks before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child body-weight over 45 kg, 250 mg once weekly; body-weight 6–16 kg, 62.5 mg once weekly; body-weight 16–25 kg, 125 mg once weekly; body-weight 25–45 kg, 187.5 mg once weekly


    Preventing infection


    • Take medication to hrlp protect you (NOT 100% effective so take additional precautions)
    • Use  DEET insect repellents containing
    • Long sleeve tops, hats and sleeping nets to avoid mosquito bites
    • Have bedrooms sprayed where possible
    • Diagnose breakthrough malaria swiftly and obtain treatment promptly.

    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Japanese Encephalitis

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Inactivated strains of Japanese Encephalitis virus. Japanese Encephalitis is a viral infection causing a severe flu like illness. It is spread by mosquitoes that bite between dusk and dawn, and occurs mainly in rice and paddy field areas, often where pig farming takes place. Vaccination is recommended for rural or long-stay travellers in affected areas.



    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    Two doses at 0 and 28 days. Vaccine effective 7 days after 2nd dose.



    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    6 weeks before travel



    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    1 year


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

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    Jet Lag

    Jet lag occurs when travellers cross one or more time zones. Symtoms include feeling tired, groggy, confused, and lethargic.  It often subsides of its own accord after 2 – 4 days.


    Simple lifestyle changes and / or prescription medication can help minimise the negative impacts of jet lag.

     

    Melatonin a naturally occurring hormone helps control sleep and can be used in tablet form to treat jet lag.


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Meningitis ACWY

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    For travellers, there are available two quadrivalent vaccines – (protecting aginst four strains, A, C, W and Y): “polysaccharide” and “conjugate”. UK authorities recommend the use of the conjugate vaccine, and we can advise you about the choice.



    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single dose.



    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2-3 weeks before travel



    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    5 years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Polio

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Diphtheria is uasually spread by close contact with infected persons. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when diphtheria boosters are indicated for adults. A diphtheria booster lasts 10 years. Tetanus is a serious infection, usually contracted following contamination of wounds. In the UK, after 5 doses of vaccine, tetanus boosters are not routinely required unless travelling to areas with limited medical care. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when tetanus boosters are indicated. A tetanus booster lasts 10 years.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single injection.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    10 Years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Rabies

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Inactivated rabies virus particles. Rabies is a viral infection usually spread by the saliva of infected animals. Human cases are usually due to dog bites but many animals can be infected, and a scratch or lick may be sufficient to transmite the disease. Rabies is fatal once symptoms begin.



    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    Three doses at 0, 7 and 28 days.



    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    1 month before travel



    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    10 years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Tetanus

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Diphtheria is uasually spread by close contact with infected persons. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when diphtheria boosters are indicated for adults. A diphtheria booster lasts 10 years. Tetanus is a serious infection, usually contracted following contamination of wounds. In the UK, after 5 doses of vaccine, tetanus boosters are not routinely required unless travelling to areas with limited medical care. In the UK, the combined Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio vaccine is recommended when tetanus boosters are indicated. A tetanus booster lasts 10 years.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single injection.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    10 Years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Tick-borne Encephalitis

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Inactivated tick borne encephalitis virus.



    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.



    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    3 months before travel



    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    3 years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

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    Travellers Diarrhoea

    Travellers' diarrhoea  can develop when travellers consume contaminated food and water contaminated with bacteria such as


    Symptoms of travellers' diarrhoea include  frequent bouts of diarrhoea that is accompanied by vomiting, a high fever and cramps. Dehydration may also develop - for this reason we recommend taking rehydration sachets when you travel


    If you feel your trip abroad is likely to put you at risjk of this condition, speak to our pharmacist who may be able to prescribe certain antibiotics effective in treating this potentially dangerous condition. 


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Typhoid

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    There are two types of vaccine available: an injectable and an oral variety. We recommend the use of the injectable variety.



    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single dose by injection.



    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    3 years


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

  • Yellow Fever

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    A LIVE attenuated (weakened) strain of Yellow Fever virus.


    VACCINE DOSAGE:

    A single injection.


    WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED

    2 weeks before travel


    HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

    Life long


    Note information above is for guidance only, speak to your Welsh's Pharmacy for advice specific to you.

Destination Travel Protection Guide

N/Cen. America, Caribbean

All Travellers:
n/a
Some Travellers: 
Cholera, Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, MMR, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.

South America

All Travellers:
Hepatitis A, Tetanus
Some Travellers
Cholera, Diptheria, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, MMR, Rabies, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.

Africa

All Travellers:
Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Polio.
Some Travellers
Cholera, Hepatitis B, Meningitis ACWY, Japanese Encephalitis, MMR, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.

Asia

All Travellers:

Diptheria, Hepatitis, 

Some Travellers: 

Cholera, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis, MMR, Polio, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.

Austrailia and Pacific

All Travellers:

n/a

Some Travellers

Cholera, Diptheria, Hepatitis A, B, Japanese Encephalitis, MMR, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever

Europe

All Travellers:

n/a

Some Travellers

Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, MMR, Polio. Rabies, Tetanus, Tick Borne Encephalitis, Typhoid.

FREE pharmacist travel health consultation.

Don't take risks when it comes to you health abroad. Speak to your travel health pharmacist for advice you can trust. Pop-in, message or call us today!

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SENIOR PHARMACIST / PHARMACY SUPERINTENDENT

Husnain Ali

Welsh's Pharmacy,

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Useful Contacts

Health Advice: nhs.uk/conditions/

Travel Health: fitfortravel.nhs.uk​​

Mind: mind.org.uk​

Diabetes: diabetes.org.uk

Anthony Nolan Trust: anthonynolan.org

Macmillan Cancer: macmillan.org.uk

Out of Hours: 111

Emergency: 999

Crisis Team: 0300 300 1010

Samaritans: 116 123

Childline: 0800 1111

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