Health Checks & Consultations:

At Northwood Pharmacy, we have a private Consultation Room where we are able to offer a number of additional services, some of which are available FREE OF CHARGE:

Services in Detail:

FREE NHS Medicines Use Review: All patients with long-term conditions taking medication (and who have had their medication dispensed at one of our pharmacies for at least 3 months) can have an annual Medicines Use Review. The review takes place in private with a suitably accredited pharmacist who will help you get the best out of your medicines. The review lasts about 20-30 minutes. Medicines Use Review leaflet.

FREE Blood Pressure Monitoring: Come and have your blood pressure checked. Many people are unaware they have high blood pressure, and the risks associated with it remaining untreated. The pharmacist will also help you with lifestyle advice to help reduce it, if necessary.

FREE Diabetes Screening: Many people who develop diabetes are unaware they had it, possibly for years before first diagnosis. A simple blood test will help identify the disease, reducing the possibility of long term complications.

FREE* NHS Smoking Cessation Service: Want to give up smoking? Come and talk to one of our qualified Smoking Cessation Advisors who will help you “kick the habit”, with motivational and Nicotine Replacement Therapy support. (*chargeable to NHS charge-paying patients)

Cholesterol Testing: Cholesterol is a name given to a group of fatty products circulating in the bloodstream, which are essential for bodily function at the correct levels, but if too high can increase the risk of heart & circulatory disease. A simple blood test can tell your cholesterol level within a few minutes. The pharmacist & staff can help you with lifestyle advice to help maintain a healthy cholesterol level.

Emergency Hormonal Contraception: EHC is available to purchase if appropriate, following confidential discussion with the pharmacist. Talk to the pharmacist without delay, as this is only available up to 72 hours after the event.