Pharmacy

Pharmacists can advise and treat a range of symptoms helping you save time, avoiding unnecessary trips to the GP or A&E department.

You do not need an appointment to see a pharmacist and most pharmacies will have a private consulting room or a quiet area where you can discuss your symptoms if you wish.

Pharmacists are an expert source of advice and will use their professional judgement to decide with you what the best course of action is for your condition.

They can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor, or whether to use any other type of local NHS service.

Your local pharmacy

Click here to find a pharmacy near you

Pharmacy opening hours

Some pharmacies have reduced opening hours over the bank holidays.

Click here to view opening hours for pharmacies across Devon

Your local pharmacy can offer help and advice on the following symptoms:

  • diarrhoea
  • runny nose
  • painful cough
  • headache
  • eye infection
  • indigestion
  • mouth ulcers
  • cold sores
  • rashes
  • hay fever
  • earache
  • teething
  • aches and pains

Speak to a local pharmacist to get advice on the best treatment for your symptoms.

Always read the patient information leaflet that is included with the medicine.

What are the benefits of using a pharmacy? | NHS Devon CCG
NHS Devon CCG | 22 Nov 2017
Published: June 2022