GETTING YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT
Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can put you and your family at risk because antibiotics don’t work as well when they are prescribed too often.
Many over-thecounter products can be more effective for minor ailments. Your pharmacist can advise on the best ones for your symptoms.
FACT: Only a small number of parents with children aged under five would go to their pharmacy first for minor health concerns..
ANSWER: Your local Lloyds pharmacist is a skilled clinician who can provide advice and reassurance on all minor ailments. If needed, they can then refer you directly to your GP or local A&E.
One in three adults2 in the UK is affected by high blood pressure, which if left untreated can lead to heart problems, strokes and damage to other vital organs.
A trained member of the healthcare team at your local LloydsPharmacy can take your blood pressure, explain
the results and offer advice and support to manage it and reduce the risks.
Asthma is the most common lung disease in the UK, affecting 5.4 million3 people.
ANSWER: LloydsPharmacy offers free asthma support to help people lead healthier lives.
People taking medicines for long-term conditions, including high blood pressure and diabetes, often don’t understand when and how to take them.
ANSWER: LloydsPharmacy’s free Medicines Check Up service allows you to discuss your health issues with a pharmacist.
An estimated 1.2 million5 people in the UK live with COPD which includes lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Free confidential advice on managing symptoms and medicines is available from the LloydsPharmacy COPD Support Service.
FACT: Nearly half of long-term smokers4 will die prematurely of a smokingrelated disease.
ANSWER: LloydsPharmacy can offer an NHS Stop Smoking Scheme or a Nicotine Replacement Therapy advice service.
Vaccinations are the best way to protect against diseases, including flu, and travel-related conditions.
LloydsPharmacy has a free NHS flu vaccination service for those eligible, and vaccinations for travellers going to high-risk destinations.
27% of1GP appointments could be treated more effectively elsewhere – many by a local pharmacy.
LloydsPharmacy offers a range of support services to help with conditions including asthma, COPD and pain management.