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Straight answers on prescription costs, NHS services and online pharmacy safety. Search across the questions, care topics and medicine guides when you need a more specific starting point.
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Each topic explains the care pathway and links to relevant medicine guides. A guide can help you prepare for a consultation; it cannot decide whether a medicine is suitable for you.
Weight managementUnderstand assessment, weight-management medicines, NHS and private routes, and the support that should accompany care.Explore topic Sexual health: ED & ejaculationUnderstand erection-difficulty and premature-ejaculation care, confidential assessments, medicine supply routes and safety.Explore topic Hair lossUnderstand the cause of hair loss, pharmacy and prescription options, safety, realistic expectations and ongoing support.Explore topic Menopause & HRTUnderstand oestrogen, progesterone and non-hormonal menopause options, assessment, monitoring and the complete care plan.Explore topic Emergency contraceptionGet timely advice about emergency contraception, the copper IUD, pill options and follow-up with a pharmacy or sexual health service.Explore topic Acne & skin treatmentsUnderstand topical retinoids, acne assessment, product differences, pregnancy precautions and follow-up for irritation or scarring.Explore topic Mental health medicinesUnderstand medicine roles, assessment, early review, talking support and when to seek urgent mental-health care.Explore topic Testosterone replacementUnderstand testosterone assessment, gel and injection differences, fertility considerations and monitoring before choosing a service.Explore topic
Costs & Charges
Prescription charges, PPCs, and what private pharmacy services cost.
- Can I get antidepressants online in the UK?
- Can you buy Viagra over the counter in the UK?
- ellaOne vs Levonelle — which is better?
- Finasteride vs minoxidil — which should I compare in the UK?
- How much are travel vaccinations in the UK?
- How much do ED tablets cost in the UK?
- How much do weight loss injections cost in the UK?
- How much does a private online pharmacy consultation cost?
- How much does earwax removal cost in the UK?
- How much does hair loss treatment cost in the UK?
- How much does HRT cost in the UK?
- How much does Mounjaro cost by dose in the UK?
- How much does tretinoin cost in the UK?
- How much does TRT cost in the UK?
- How much is a flu jab at a UK pharmacy?
- How much is an NHS prescription in 2026?
- Oestrogel vs Evorel — what do they cost in the UK?
- Sildenafil vs tadalafil — which is better value in the UK?
- Viagra Connect vs prescription sildenafil — which is cheaper?
- Wegovy vs Mounjaro — which is cheaper in the UK?
- What does a private prescription cost in the UK?
- What is a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)?
- What is included in an online pharmacy treatment price?
- What should I compare to find the cheapest weight loss injections in the UK?
Choosing a Pharmacy
GPhC registration, online vs local, and how to pick a safe pharmacy.
- Are online pharmacies safe to use?
- Can I get ED treatment online in the UK?
- Can I get HRT online in the UK?
- Can I get weight loss treatment online in the UK?
- How do I check if an online pharmacy is legit?
- How do I find a good pharmacy near me?
- How do I spot fake Wegovy or Mounjaro pens?
- What is a distance-selling pharmacy?
- What is a superintendent pharmacist?
- What is the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)?
- What standards must UK pharmacies and pharmacists meet?
NHS Services & Rules
Pharmacy First, free prescriptions, nominations, and how the NHS system works.
- Are prescriptions free in Scotland and Wales?
- Can a pharmacist prescribe antibiotics?
- Can a pharmacist treat a UTI?
- Can a pharmacy help me stop smoking?
- Can I get the morning-after pill free?
- What is a nominated pharmacy?
- What is Pharmacy First?
- What is the New Medicine Service?
- Who gets free NHS prescriptions?
- Who is eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS in the UK?
Using Your Pharmacy
Repeat prescriptions, deliveries, switching pharmacy, and what pharmacists can do.
- Can a pharmacy give an emergency supply of medicine?
- Can a pharmacy treat thrush?
- Can I delay my period with tablets from a pharmacy?
- Can I get malaria tablets from a pharmacy?
- Do pharmacies deliver prescriptions?
- How do I report a concern about a pharmacy or pharmacist?
- How do I switch pharmacies?
- How do repeat prescriptions work?
- What can a pharmacist help with?
- What can a pharmacy give me for hay fever?
- What happens if my medication is out of stock?
For Pharmacy Owners
Listing, leads, and how Pick My Pharmacy works for GPhC-registered pharmacies.