Our Services
Vaccinations
Our highly trained pharmacists will be happy to give you your annual Flu vaccination, or Covid booster as appropriate.
We run regular drop-in clinics during the relevant seasons and appointments aren’t usually necessary.
Please speak to our friendly staff to see if you are eligible for a free vaccination.
Emergency hormonal contraception commonly known as the “morning after pill” is available from McDonalds Pharmacy pharmacies either with or without a prescription.
Taken as a single pill, emergency hormonal contraception works by stopping a pregnancy before it becomes established by:
- Delaying ovulation or the release of an egg
- Preventing fertilisation of an egg that may already have been released
- Stopping a fertilised egg from embedding within the lining of the womb
Emergency hormonal contraception is not an abortifacient, meaning it will not cause the abortion of a fertilised egg which has already attached itself to the womb; therefore it must be taken within 120 hours of having unprotected sex and ideally within 24 hours when it is most effective.
McDonalds Pharmacy provides a FREE discreet confidential service
Travel Advice
McDonalds Pharmacy pharmacies offer a complete travel advice service including, either providing advice or signposting you towards other agencies who can provide more comprehensive advice on specific topics.
- Information concerning the stability of your medication when travelling
- How to minimise the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (Blood Clots) on long-haul flights
- General security requirements you should check before taking medicines on to flights
- Specific travel requirements for those with medical conditions such as diabetes
- Planning your medication requirements whilst abroad
- Specialist travel items such as water purification tablets and first-aid packs
- Restrictions on taking specific drugs into foreign countries
- Travel requirements for those with common medical conditions
Caring for your healthcare needs does not stop when you leave our pharmacy. Whether you simply need assistance to help choose the best sunglasses or sun cream for that special trip abroad, or you require professional healthcare advice, our pharmacy team are here to help.
