Personalised Medicines is Pharmacogenomics
Travelling abroad? Be proactive. Contact us today. We will help you be totally health prepared for your travels.
The standard of health services, safety, hygiene is not the same as in UK especially in countries that are not as developed. Exposures to diseases such as travelers’ diarrhea, malaria, typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis, yellow fever, rabies etc. are higher outside UK especially with travels to developing countries. Visit us at least six to eight weeks before your travels for your Individual and family pre-travel health assessment, travel vaccinations and consultations. The old saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ still holds true- we will help you prevent illnesses and injury by providing
- vaccination against illnesses such as Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, meningococcal disease, yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis;
- preventive medication against malaria, gastrointestinal illnesses Traveler’s Diarrhea and other conditions; and
- information about general precautions and self-care you can take.
Our service includes a full consultation on pre-travel advice, supply of malaria prevention medicine* tailored to your destination and current health status, self- care during your trip and follow up consultation on your return. You can book an appointment for the in-store service by visiting the store or booking online. You can’t use any online service if you are travelling in the next 10 days, but we may still be able to help you in store.
Counselling on correct dosage of your medication, explanations on possible side effects and what to do as appropriate and other helpful travel tips are part of our unique service to you (and your family). Contact us today and let us help you.
We offer a selection of consultations to ensure your health is optimised. Your consultation is personalised. We see you as an individual with unique needs and preferences and that’s why we are here. With us you will have the attention you need, at your time with best results.
Losing your hair can affect your confidence and self-esteem. Hair loss is an issue that affects both men and women, with male pattern baldness being the most common form of hair loss. If hair loss is causing you distress, speak to our pharmacist today.
We offer a range of products that may help you with hair loss. Regaine is a clinically proven product to help prevent hair loss. Regaine contains an active ingredient called minoxidil (always read the label), which works by stimulating hair growth. Regaine is available in a solution and foam format, and can also be purchased as a 3, 6 and 12 month supply. Remember hair regrowth isn’t instant and takes time. Regaine foam needs to be used for at least 16 weeks and Regaine solution for at least a year. Results will vary from person to person and these products must be used continuously to maintain the effect. Active ingredient in Regaine is called minoxidil (always read the label), which works by stimulating hair growth. Regaine is available in a solution and foam format, and can also be purchased as a 3, 6 and 12 month supply. Remember hair regrowth isn’t instant and takes time. Regaine foam needs to be used for at least 16 weeks and Regaine solution for at least a year. Results will vary from person to person and these products must be used continuously to maintain the effect. Our Pharmacist will guide you in choosing the best formulation for you.
Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic provides consultations to suit your female needs. This includes
- provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) consultation and supply of medicines if appropriate,
- provision of period delay medication
- Counselling of female hygiene and best health
The aims of this service are to:
- improve access to emergency contraception, safer sex and sexual health advice;
- reduce the number of unintended pregnancies in the client group by use of EHC;
- refer all clients accessing this service into mainstream contraceptive services for ongoing contraceptive needs;
- increase the knowledge of risks associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs);
- refer clients at risk of STIs to an appropriate service; and
- increase knowledge, especially among young people, of the availability of EHC from the community pharmacy setting.
An ear blockage can be uncomfortable, painful, and make it hard to hear. One of the chief causes of such blockages is the build-up of ear wax. Although ear wax itself is perfectly natural, it’s often discomforting and painful when impacted. When this happens, professional ear wax removal with Alpha Pharmacy is the easiest and safest option for treatment.
We offer Medicines Reviews Consultations to help you optimise your medication therapy. Our Pharmacist will go through all your medicines -prescribed, bought in Pharmacy and OTC, check interactions, discuss tips to ensure your adherence and answer your questions in a bespoke consultation.
Our resident Pharmacist Independent Prescriber would ensure you get your needed prescriptions on time when you need it. We can prescribe and supply all you need. Contact us today.
When baby is happy, Mum and Dad are happy. At Alpha Pharmacy we would help you find a solution to your dear baby’s troublesome colic, sleep problems or get that right breast latch and or suitable formula.
We look forward to meeting you and baby. We will do our best to answer your questions in a personalised way. Contact us today
Our Instant Services
Again, personalised consultation is what you can expect from us at Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic. When it comes to headaches, people will usually experience some similar symptoms and some not so similar symptoms. In general, symptoms can often be attributed to dehydration, skipping meals, drinking alcohol to excess, lack of sleep, injury and poor posture. Migraines however, with their wide range of symptoms, vary significantly from person to person.
Our Pharmacist Independent Prescriber will do a consultation with you going through history and other important information of clinical importance and value and can prescribe a suitable medicine.
Alternatively we would recommend suitable over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or co-codamol – a combination of paracetamol and codeine. (Please note, because codeine is potentially addictive, it shouldn’t be taken for more than three days in a row.)
Cold packs placed on your head and making sure you’re drinking enough water may also help. Most people find that when experiencing a migraine, sleeping or lying in a darkened room is the best thing to do.
Follow up consultations are also available to ensure your care is optimised. Contact us today for your bespoke Migraine consultation and solutions.
For the rapid tests, we take a throat swab and test for Group A streptococcus bacteria (which cause strep throat) on site within minutes. If it comes back positive for strep, we may advise an antibiotic prescription.
Our resident Pharmacist Independent Prescriber would write your prescription if clinically appropriate.
With so many different options out there, it can be difficult to know where to start with your skincare regime. Fortunately, we’re here to help.
Caring for your face and body with a good skincare and body care regime will make you feel good in your skin today and into the future. Whether you have dry skin or oily skin, acne-prone or sensitive skin, or you are simply noticing the effects of aging on your skin, Alpha Pharmacy stock a range of skincare products to suit.
Are you struggling with adolescent or adult acne? Don’t suffer in silence – shop direct with Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic online for the best pimple medications. Buy treatments at the cheapest prices, with UK delivery.
Acne vulgaris is a skin disease that causes spots or pimples to develop on the skin. The types of spots can include blackheads, whiteheads, pus-filled pustules and cysts. The sufferer will usually find these spots will develop primarily on the face, neck, chest and back. Acne is a common skin complaint and will affect most of us at some point in our lives, usually during puberty.
Acne occurs when your skin begins to produce too much sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced naturally in the skin that stops it from drying out. When too much sebum is produced, the excess mixes with dead skin cells and forms a plug. This plug blocks the tiny hair follicles found on the skin. These plugged follicles can produce blackheads or whiteheads, dependent on whether the follicle is open or closed. Open follicles will create blackheads and closed follicles will produce whiteheads. If these plugged follicles mix with naturally present bacteria, the contaminated follicle can become infected. This will cause papules, pustules, nodules or cysts to form.
Acne is usually triggered by changes in the body’s hormone levels. This is why acne is very prevalent amongst pubescent teenagers (around 80%) as the hormonal levels are in a constant state of flux. These hormonal fluctuations can result in the over-production of sebum, which is the main cause of acne. Other factors that can alter hormone levels and lead to acne include; menstruation, pregnancy and periods of stress. It is also thought that acne runs in families, therefore of one or both of your parents suffered from acne then you are more likely to also experience it.
Ulceration and erosion of the lining of the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract are common problems that manifest as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric and duodenal peptic ulcers, and stress-related mucosal injury.
We are here to help you.
Dental Problems? We offer easy, digital dentist assessments and cost-effective private dental advice with tailored home treatments, in an instant.
Cryotherapy Services
Cryotherapy, along with topical creams, is one of the most common treatment options for genital warts. It is used to treat genital warts by freezing them off. It works by using liquid nitrogen to repeatedly freeze and thaw warts at a temperature of -180℃. Exposing warts to this temperature disrupts blood supply, kills the cells, and they normally fall off after a few days.
How effective is Cryotherapy?
The success rate for patients receiving treatment for genital warts by Cryotherapy is between 44% and 75%, after 6-10 weeks of treatment.
The effectiveness of Cryotherapy depends upon various factors. They may include one or more of the following:
- The number of warts you have
- The size of the warts
- The length of time you have had these warts
- The anatomical site of warts (e.g. anal warts tend to respond more slowly)
- The keratin content of the warts
- Patients not finishing the course of the full treatment due to discomfort, pain, and lack of improvement
- The level of experience of the clinician applying the Cryotherapy
- The type of appliance used to deliver cryotherapy (as not all appliances are the same).
Will my warts be suitable for Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is suitable for all types of warts. However, it is difficult to predict the response of the wart to the treatment. Furthermore, different types of warts may benefit from a specific appliance to deliver Cryotherapy (as not all appliances are the same).
Will I need time off after the procedure?
Most patients will not need to take any time off work after the procedure. Rarely, one may feel a little sore for a day or two following the treatment, especially when intensive Cryotherapy has been applied.
Trust the medical experts at Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic to remove your verruca and restore soft, flawless skin.
Arranging your consultation is simple.
Request a consultation from one of our friendly advisers to find out more.
Our new Cryotherapy treatments can be used to remove blemishes such as Solar Lentigo, you might call these age spots/liver spots/sunspots.
For this treatment, you will need a consultation but often we can treat the blemish at the same time.
Ear Care Services
The natural wax our ears produce forms a defensive layer in the ear canal, protecting against dust, dirt, and bacteria. The body produces this wax of its own accord, but too much can muffle your hearing.
At Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic, our practitioners use a gentle microsuction technique developed by ear, nose, and throat specialists (ENTs) to remove wax and debris. The procedure is quick, easy, and safe.
Typically, both ears can be treated within 30 minutes. Occasionally, some people may need a second appointment, which will be done with no extra charge. Once wax free, your hearing should improve.
Trust the medical experts at Alpha Pharmacy & Clinic to remove your verruca and restore soft, flawless skin.
Arranging your consultation is simple.
Request a consultation from one of our friendly advisers to find out more.