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Welcome to VSM Pharmacy’s Travel Vaccination Clinic
Now VSM Pharmacy has a travel clinic that offers help, advice and of course travel vaccinations!
The Tablet that Delays Your Period – What is it and Where do I Buy It?
Sometmes it’s convenient to have a period delay especially if you are going on holiday or attending a special event. Now you can buy a box of tablets that will delay your period for up to 17 days.
Mosquito Bites and How to Avoid Them
Mosquito bites can be painful and itchy. There are ways to treat and avoid mosquito bites. If you have a bite that’s become infected VSM Pharmacy can treat you.
Order your repeat prescription
Frequently Asked Questions
We have simplified the repeat prescription process on our website.
Find your surgery above. Click on “Order my prescription”. Fill in your details. And then submit the form. That’s it!
Your request will go to your surgery. And your GP will issue the prescription within a few working days.
It is best to place your repeat prescription’s request at least 5 working days before you run out of medication.
This allows time for your GP to authorise the prescription(s) and for our pharmacy team to dispense your medication .
Some amazing volunteers are helping us deliver medicines to your door.
Please bear in mind that the pandemic keeps us very busy and it is not always possible to deliver medications.
If you or someone you know is able to come to the store, it is always easier, and faster.
It happens. Don’t panic! Your pharmacist can help you.
If you run out of medications during your surgery’s opening hours, call your surgery and ask them for a referral to VSM Pharmacy via the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
If you run out of medications outside of your surgery’s opening hours, call 111. And ask them for a referral to VSM Pharmacy via the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS).
Once the medication emergency supply has been approved by either your surgery or by 111, your pharmacist will be able to issue you with a small quantity of medication.
Jirina Thielens is our new superintendent pharmacist.
She took over from Vijay Mithani, who retired in April 2020…
But do not worry! Vijay still pops in from time to time.