2012 figures show that around 2.7 million prescriptions are issued in England every day, which works out as more than 1,900 a minute. The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows electronic prescriptions to be generated, transmitted, received and dispensed by pharmacists. Download the EPS patient information leaflet (PDF 52.8kb), which explains how you can use the service in detail or see further details here: http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps
Over time, the EPS will bring a range of benefits to patients, GPs and other staff. For example, patients will no longer have to visit their GP surgery just to collect a prescription. This will save time for both patients and GP surgery staff. It will also improve accuracy because prescription information will not need to be typed in by the GP and again by the pharmacist. Prescriptions will be complete, with full details of the medicines being prescribed. Electronic prescriptions mean that many pharmacists will no longer need to collect patients' prescriptions from surgeries. Prescription details will not need to be keyed in by pharmacists, saving time and making it easier to manage stock. To register for EPS and use Odedra Chemist’s online repeat prescription service click here
The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) – there are two types, Levonelle or ellaOne. You can get both Levonelle and ellaOne free of charge from:
After consultation with a pharmacist you can buy emergency contraception from our pharmacy. Levonelle can be taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. Prices vary, but it's likely to cost around £25. You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. Girls under 16 can get Levonelle, but only with a prescription from their doctor.
ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (five days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex. Prices vary, but it's likely to cost around £35. ellaOne can be sold to under 16s without a prescription.
Flu vaccination by injection, commonly known as the "flu jab" is available every year on the NHS to protect adults (and some children) at risk of flu and its complications.
Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own within a week.
However, flu can be more severe in certain people, such as:
Anyone in these risk groups is more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), so it's recommended that they have a flu vaccine every year to protect them.
The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS as an annual injection to:
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
We recommend you consider getting a flub jab If you don't qualify for an NHS vaccination but are:
This service is available on a walk in basis without an appointment and there is a charge but please call the pharmacy first.
We can provide a supervised consumption service, usually in the private consultation room in the pharmacy.
We can provide consultations over the phone.
You can talk to our pharmacist in confidence, even about the most personal symptoms, and you don't need to make an appointment. Just walk into our pharmacy and ask to speak with the pharmacist. The pharmacist may be able to spend some time with you immediately or offer you an appointment for a consultation. All the discussions with our pharmacist can take place in person or by phone. We have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard by other members of the public.
2012 figures show that around 2.7 million prescriptions are issued in England every day, which works out as more than 1,900 a minute. The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows electronic prescriptions to be generated, transmitted, received and dispensed by pharmacists. Download the EPS patient information leaflet (PDF 52.8kb), which explains how you can use the service in detail or see further details here: http://systems.hscic.gov.uk/eps
Over time, the EPS will bring a range of benefits to patients, GPs and other staff. For example, patients will no longer have to visit their GP surgery just to collect a prescription. This will save time for both patients and GP surgery staff. It will also improve accuracy because prescription information will not need to be typed in by the GP and again by the pharmacist. Prescriptions will be complete, with full details of the medicines being prescribed. Electronic prescriptions mean that many pharmacists will no longer need to collect patients' prescriptions from surgeries. Prescription details will not need to be keyed in by pharmacists, saving time and making it easier to manage stock. To register for EPS and use Odedra Chemist’s online repeat prescription service click here
The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) – there are two types, Levonelle or ellaOne. You can get both Levonelle and ellaOne free of charge from:
After consultation with a pharmacist you can buy emergency contraception from our pharmacy. Levonelle can be taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. Prices vary, but it's likely to cost around £25. You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. Girls under 16 can get Levonelle, but only with a prescription from their doctor.
ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (five days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex. Prices vary, but it's likely to cost around £35. ellaOne can be sold to under 16s without a prescription.
Flu vaccination by injection, commonly known as the "flu jab" is available every year on the NHS to protect adults (and some children) at risk of flu and its complications.
Flu can be unpleasant, but if you are otherwise healthy it will usually clear up on its own within a week.
However, flu can be more severe in certain people, such as:
Anyone in these risk groups is more likely to develop potentially serious complications of flu, such as pneumonia (a lung infection), so it's recommended that they have a flu vaccine every year to protect them.
The flu vaccine is given free on the NHS as an annual injection to:
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
We recommend you consider getting a flub jab If you don't qualify for an NHS vaccination but are:
This service is available on a walk in basis without an appointment and there is a charge but please call the pharmacy first.
We can provide a supervised consumption service, usually in the private consultation room in the pharmacy.
We can provide consultations over the phone.
You can talk to our pharmacist in confidence, even about the most personal symptoms, and you don't need to make an appointment. Just walk into our pharmacy and ask to speak with the pharmacist. The pharmacist may be able to spend some time with you immediately or offer you an appointment for a consultation. All the discussions with our pharmacist can take place in person or by phone. We have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard by other members of the public.