What is Care at the Chemist?
Care at the Chemist is a scheme that allows you to obtain medicines to treat certain illnesses from local pharmacies without having to go to the doctor first.

Who can use it?
Anyone currently registered with Long Lane Medical Centre.

Which illnesses can be treated?
Constipation or diarrhoea
Headache, earache, temperature
Teething / mouth ulcers
Bites and stings
Hay Fever
Conjunctivitis (Red Eye)
Contact dermatitis
Haemorrhoids
Indigestion, heart burn, tummy upset
Coughs, sore throat, blocked nose
Thrush
Head lice
Athletes foot
Threadworms
Cold sores

How does it work?
You can take part in Care at the Chemist in two ways. The practice can give you a referral form to take to the pharmacy. You can also go straight to the pharmacy. To join, you will need to show that you are registered with us. The pharmacist will give you a passport that can be used next time.

The pharmacist or his staff will ask you some questions and decide if you need medication, and which would be best for you. The pharmacist may decide that you need to see your doctor, or give other advice without supplying medicines.

If they think you need to see a doctor urgently, they will contact the practice to arrange it.

Can I still see my doctor?
Yes. Taking part in Care at the Pharmacy does not stop you seeing your doctor. By going to the pharmacy for your medication, it means the doctor can see patients with serious illnesses quicker.

Which chemists are part of the scheme?
Landford Pharmacy is currently the closest chemist to the surgery that is involved in the scheme. Landford Pharmacy is situated at 34 Landford Avenue, Liverpool, L9 6BR.

M M Chisell & Sons Ltd - Ellergreen Med. Centre, L11 2YA

G J Prince - 158 Townsend Lane, Liverpool, L13 9DN

Houghton & Lappin Ltd - 62 City Road, Liverpool, L4 5TE

Landford Pharmacy - 34 Landford Avenue, Liverpool, L9 6BR

Orrell Park Pharmacy - 65 Moss Lane, Liverpool, L9 8AE

County Pharmacy - Aldams Grove, Livepool, L4 3TT

Houghton & Lappin Ltd - 202 Cherry Lane, Liverpool, L4 8SG

Aintree Pharmacy - 11 Molyneux Way, Liverpool, L10 2JA

Houghton & Lappin Ltd - 181 Walton Hall Ave, Liverpool, L11 7BY

Lloyds Pharmacy - 251 County Road, Liverpool, L4 5PE

Station Pharmacy - 17 Orrell Lane, Liverpool, L9 8BU

McCabe (Chemists) Ltd - 101 Broad Lane, Liverpool, L11 1JA

Stephen Gateley - 138 Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 0EJ

Kellys Pharmacy - 195 Altway, Liverpool, L10 6LB

National Co-op Chemists Ltd - 56 Croxteth Hall Lane, L11 4UB

W D Tiffenbergs - 240 Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 0EP

Please contact Long Lane Medical Centre to make use of the scheme, for more details about this new service and for any additional pharmacies not mentioned here that are involved in the scheme.

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