Born on or before 31/03/59? YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE FLU JAB on the NHS at Pharmacy2Go, Newmarket (next door to Tesco). OVER 65's (AND those at high risk aged 18 to 64) - Officially available mid September as soon as stocks arrive. Aged 50 – 64: Available from Saturday 15th October Covid-19 boosters: Boosters available now for: 65+ years old AND frontline health and social care workers & immunocompromised, pregnant women, carers, contacts of immunosuppressed patients If you are eligible for both a flu vaccine AND a covid vaccine, we can provide these together at the same appointment. Make an appointment at the National Booking Service (NBS) using the following link or call 119… https://tinyurl.com/BookCovidVac

Born on or before 31/03/59? YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE FLU JAB on the NHS at Pharmacy2Go, Newmarket (next door to Tesco). OVER 65's (AND those at high risk aged 18 to 64) - Officially available mid September as soon as stocks arrive. Aged 50 – 64: Available from Saturday 15th October Covid-19 boosters: Boosters available now for: 65+ years old AND frontline health and social care workers & immunocompromised, pregnant women, carers, contacts of immunosuppressed patients If you are eligible for both a flu vaccine AND a covid vaccine, we can provide these together at the same appointment. Make an appointment at the National Booking Service (NBS) using the following link or call 119… https://tinyurl.com/BookCovidVac

See the link below for a list of all pharmacies that are open over Easter: www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2023/03/Suffolk-1.pdf

Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract. For more information see... https://tinyurl.com/SepsisFacts

If you suspect that you or your child has a respiratory infection, check out the leaflet below for helpful advice on symptoms, different types of RTI and when to seek medical help. https://tinyurl.com/respiratoryinfectionleaflet

Key signs/symptoms: Dysuria: Burning pain when passing urine (wee) New nocturia: Needing to pass urine in the night Cloudy urine:Visible cloudy colour when passing urine Other signs/symptoms to consider: Frequency: Passing urine more often than usual Urgency: Feeling the need to pass urine immediately Haematuria: Blood in your urine Suprapubic pain: Pain in your lower tummy For more information see the following leaflet for helpful advice and circumstances in which to see a GP: https://tinyurl.com/urinaryinfectionleaflet

Hi, This January we’re making feeling better and getting healthier simple. If you want to lose weight, eat better or get active, we have lots of free help to get you going today. The NHS has identified six benefits with losing weight: • decreased risk of common cancers • decreased risk of heart disease • decreased risk of developing diabetes • lowered risk of increased blood pressure • less strain from chronic back and joint pain • and decreased risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether it's new moves, new foods or new habits, there are lots of simple ways to kickstart your health in 2023. To get support online visit www.nhs.uk/better-health. Are you obese AND suffer from high blood pressure OR diabetes, then contact us for help.

Please note we will be closed from Saturday 24th December upto and including 27th December. Closing again on December 31st upto and including January 2nd. All other days are our normal opening hours. You can find a list of pharmacies open longer hours in Suffolk by following this link... https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2022/11/Suffolk.pdf Happy Christmas!

As a mark of respect to the late queen, we will be closed on Monday September 19th. Pharmacies that are opening on that bank holiday in Suffolk can be found at..... https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2022/09/Suffolk.pdf

In Newmarket only Tesco pharmacy is open on June 2nd and June 3rd from 9am till 1pm ONLY. For a full list of pharmacies that will open on these days throughout Suffolk, go to... https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2022/04/Suffolk-3.pdf

Quit smoking: Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you will be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too – and they start almost immediately. It's never too late to quit. Let's do this! Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app from your usual app store. MORE INFORMATION AT: www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Keep yourself healthy this winter and get protected with your seasonal flu vaccine and make sure your Covid-19 vaccines are up to date, including your third (booster) vaccine. We have stocks available of the flu vaccines for this season, so contact us to make an appointment on 01638 661 449. Book your covid-19 vaccines online, Google "NHS covid vaccines" or go to www.NHS.uk Get protected - Stay Healthy - Protect your family

Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are 65 or older, or if you have a long-term health condition. Who's most at risk from cold weather? Some people are more vulnerable to the effects of cold weather. This includes: people aged 65 and older babies and children under the age of 5 people on a low income (so cannot afford heating) people who have a long-term health condition people with a disability pregnant women people who have a mental health condition Get advice if you feel unwell If you are 65 or over, or in one of the other at-risk groups, it's important to get medical help as soon as you feel unwell. You can get help and advice from our pharmacists. More info www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/keep-warm-keep-well/

Loosing excess weight is one of the most powerful ways to get healthier and the NHS is here to help you, Google “NHS weight loss plan” and start your journey to fitness. There is an online leaflet you can access for more information about this FREE service. If you also suffer with diabetes and / or high blood pressure there is a specific NHS programme to help you too, www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/. You will need to be referred onto this free course by your GP or pharmacy. If you have any questions or want more information you can contact our pharmacist on 01638 661 449 or at Pharmacy2Go@hotmail.com

Tesco Pharmacy Fordham Road, Newmarket open: 9:00 - 18:00 Boots High Street, Newmarket open: 10:00 - 16:00 Need help, in emergencies call 999, otherwise call 111

The hamper we raffled at the launch of our 24 hour prescription collection point has been won and the lucky winner has already been sent her hamper. Commiserations' to everyone else, better luck next time. We raised £54 for cancer research. Thank you everyone.

Join Pharmacy2Go and benefit from our 24/7 medicine collection point located at the entrance to Newmarket Community Hospital. We can arrange your repeat prescriptions and have them ready to collect form our state-of-the-art collection robot on time, every time. You will be sent a PIN number and a scannable code (use whichever you prefer) so you can collect your medication easily in seconds from the machine when it suits you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week stored in a temperature controlled, secure environment. Contact us today to secure your place.

Bill Gredley will be officially launching our 24 hour prescription collection robot on Thursday 22nd July from noon. Come along and see it in action and have a try yourself and see what prize you will get?

We are soon installing a 24 hour, 7 day a week prescription collection robot in Newmarket and we need your help!
This robot (like an ATM for medicines) is loaded with bagged prescriptions, it then automatically sends a message to each patient with a unique PIN. Once the PIN is entered your medicines are released for collection in seconds. No more queuing or wasted trips to your chemist to collect your medicines and you can obtain them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, day or night whenever it suits you!
See www.medpointuk.com for more info.
We are looking for an imaginative name that fits with the pharmacy theme, such as; Pill-i-am, Robo-cap, feel free to involve your family too. Send a max of 3 names per person to pharmacy2Go@hotmail.com using ROBOT in the subject line.

Collect your medication 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, day or night! No more queuing or wasted trips to the chemist, we'll send you a PIN when your prescription is ready. It only takes 30 seconds to get your medication. Join us today for FREE delivery and to register your interest in our 24/7 robotic prescription collection point. Tel: 01638 661 449 or Click on the "nominate us" tab at the top of the homepage on this website.