Stoptober 2025: You’ve Started! Here’s How to Keep Going You’ve made it this far, and that’s a huge achievement. Whether you’re a few days or a couple of weeks into your Stoptober 2025 journey, every cigarette not smoked is a win for your health and wellbeing. But let’s be honest; quitting smoking isn’t easy. Nicotine […]
How to Be the Boss of Your Cholesterol this National Cholesterol Month A significant percentage of people have high cholesterol without even realising it. Often called a ‘silent’ condition, high cholesterol typically shows no symptoms until it leads to serious health problems such as heart disease or stroke. That’s why awareness and prevention are […]
Stoptober 2025! Let’s Quit Smoking, Together Each October, people across the UK take on the Stoptober challenge. It’s a national campaign to encourage smokers and vapers to quit smoking for for 28 days and beyond. This year, we’re proud to join the movement. If you are a smoker, this is your opportunity to […]
Every September, Blood Pressure UK runs the ‘Know Your Numbers’ week to raise awareness about high blood pressure and encourage people across the UK to get their blood pressure checked. High blood pressure affects millions of people across the UK, yet many people have no idea they have it. This campaign plays a vital […]
The NHS Contraception Service: Your Pill, Your Choice We’re excited to offer a new, NHS service that makes getting the contraceptive pill simpler, more convenient, and completely free. If you’re looking to start the pill for the first time or need a repeat supply, you can now book a confidential video consultation with our expert […]
Introduction Our NHS-Funded Pharmacy First Service What is Pharmacy First? Pharmacy First is an NHS‐funded service designed to provide quick and accessible care for minor but common health conditions. It allows patients to receive advice and treatment directly from a pharmacist without needing to wait for a GP appointment. Our trained pharmacists can carry out […]
What If I Change My Mind About The NHS Prescription Service? We completely understand that sometimes circumstances change, and you may decide that our online NHS pharmacy service isn’t the perfect fit for you anymore. You can try a different online pharmacy or return to a local one near you. The choice is entirely yours. […]
What Happens Once I’m Registered for NHS Prescriptions? Thanks for signing up with our online NHS pharmacy! Now that you’re registered with The Family Chemist, you might be wondering what happens next and how your prescriptions will be handled and delivered. We’re here to make that process clear, simple, and stress-free. Once you’ve nominated us […]
How Do I Register for NHS Prescription Service? Registering for our NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is quick, simple, and entirely free. At The Family Chemist, we’ve made the sign-up process as smooth as possible so you can start receiving your NHS prescriptions efficiently and without hassle. To get started, just fill out our online […]
What Happens if There is an Issue with my Prescription At The Family Chemist, we handle every NHS prescription with care, accuracy, and attention to detail. While most prescriptions are processed smoothly and without delay, there are occasions when an issue may arise. If that happens, you can rest assured that our team will act […]
