Services

Our services include the following -

Routine prescriptions

We dispense prescriptions to both NHS and private patients. Our computer system not only produces labels for medicines being dispensed, but also keeps a record of such items. It can also record details of any advice given to patients about their healthcare and lifestyle. The pharmacist can give you information about your medication and how to use it safely.

Smoking Cessation Service

In conjunction with Croydon Primary Care Trust, we offer a one-to-one smoking cessation programme designed to help you STOP! You must agree to commit yourself to attend between weekly at the pharmacy over a four week period.

Monitored Dosage Systems

If either yourself or someone you care for has problems remembering how or when to take prescribed medication, we may be able to help with a compliance device. This is usually a cassette or card filled with one week's supply of medicine, split into different times of the day for each day of the week. Please note, however, that such a device might not be suitable for all patients and potential candidates will need to be assessed before such an aid can be offered. You should also mention this to your G.P. Please ask your pharmacist for details.

Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC)

This is commonly known as the 'morning after pill'. It is effective for up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse though we would stress that it is best used as soon as possible. We can provide EHC at the pharmacy during opening hours; no appointment is necessary.

Unwanted Medications

We are happy for you to return all your unwanted and unused medications to us for safe disposal.

Over The Counter Service

We stock a large range of products suitable for self-treatment of most common ailments as well as most types of vitamin and mineral products.

Photographic Service

We offer a comprehensive photo processing service for both conventional film (black and white, colour or slides) and digital. Free replacement film is available. We can also provide a range of associated services such as reprints, enlargements and media transfer (eg loading photos onto CDs). Unfortunately, this is not a same-day service as we do not do on-site processing. Most services can, however, be completed and ready for collection within two days. We also take instant passport photos.

Veterinary Medicines

New legislation allows pharmacists to recommend, prescribe and sell veterinary medicines. You are now entitled to ask your vet for a prescription to be dispensed by your pharmacist, in much the same way a family doctor gives you a prescription. You can then take advantage of the veterinary prescription dispensing service at this pharmacy

Cholesterol Testing Service

High blood cholesterol has been associated with hardening of the arteries, heart disease and a raised risk of death from heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol testing is considered a routine part of preventive health care. At SHIRLEY Pharmacy we can test your blood cholesterol levels and refer you to your GP if necessary. We can advise you on simple changes to your life-style that will reduce your cholesterol levels and the risks associated with raised levels.

Diabetes Testing Service

There are thousands of people with undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes in the UK. At SHIRLEY Pharmacy we offer a diabetes test to help identify your risk of developing the condition. We can advise you on ways of reducing your chances of developing diabetes later in life and offer guidance on leading a healthy lifestyle.

Medication Usage Review

If you take regular medication and are worried about possible side-effects, drug interactions or if you just need to know whether you are taking your pills correctly, then ask our pharmacist for a personalised medicines usage review. The review will be conducted in our private consultation room and will be completely confidential.