When you are ready, would you like some help to stop smoking?
It isn’t easy to stop smoking. Nicotine is such an addictive chemical, and the habits and routines are very hard to break. BUT, if you are determined to quit, come along to the pharmacy and we can add Nicotine replacement therapy (patches etc), or perhaps Varenicline (Champix), and a lot of support, advice and tips to your will power, and together we can crack it.
The NHS smoking cessation service is free of charge. No appointment is needed. You will usually see the pharmacist for the first consultation, then, if it is OK with you, either the pharmacist or one of the trained pharmacy staff may see you on the following weeks, provide nicotine replacement products, tell you what your Carbon Monoxide level is, etc.
Sometimes people manage to stop smoking for good at their first attempt, but many people need a few tries. Please don’t hesitate to come back if your first (or seventh) quit attempt wasn’t successful. We have been providing the service for more than 12 years and are proud of the determination and perseverance of our customers – we have successfully helped people to stop smoking who started smoking before we were born!
If you would like to discuss stopping smoking the pharmacist would be delighted to see you – no appointment is required.
If patches, gum or any other type of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is right for you this will be prescribed by the pharmacist on the NHS.
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Free Treatment for Minor Ailments
The Minor Ailment Service gives patients treatment quickly, without waiting for a GP appointment, and frees up more GP time to see patients with illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, etc.
Patients who are registered with a Scottish GP and who fulfil one of the following criteria can register with the pharmacy for the Minor Ailment Service.
- under 16 years of age or under 19 years of age and in full-time education;
- aged 60 years or over;
- have a valid maternity exemption certificate, medical exemption certificate, or war pension exemption certificate;
- get Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit; and
- are named on, or are entitled to, an NHS tax credit exemption certificate or a valid HC2 certificate.
The most common minor ailments we treat at Aberlour Pharmacy are:
- Pain (sore joints, tooth ache, sinus pain, etc.)
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Teething pain
- Nappy Rash
- Head lice
- Threadworm
- Colds, flu and sore throats
- Hayfever and allergies
- Conjuntivitis
- Eczema and dry skin
The private consultation room is always available. The pharmacist also has access to records of prescriptions have been dispensed here at Aberlour Pharmacy. This means that the treatment they recommend for you will be safe with the medicines the Doctor has prescribed, but also tells the pharmacist about the illnesses you are being treated for. For example, decongestants are not suitable for people being treated for high blood pressure.
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Health Information
Local Medical Centres, Dentist, Vet, etc.
Aberlour Medical Practice
Telephone 01340 87120
www.aberlourmedicalpractice.co.uk/
Rinnes Medical Practice (Dufftown & Tomintoul)
Telephone
www.rinnesmedicalgroup.co.uk
Glenlivet Community Surgery
NHS Grampian website
There is more information about Glenlivet Community Surgery on the local community website. This may be out of date, so please check before travelling.
Telephone 01807 590273
www.glenlivetnews.org.uk/sugery
Rothes Medical Centre (Now part of Maryhill Practice, Elgin)
Telephone 01340 831435
www.elginhealthcentre.co.uk
Speyside Dental Clinic
Telephone 01340 871738
www.speysidedental.com
Aberlour Veterinary Practice
Telephone 01340 871385
www.speyvets.co.uk
Please use the links below for national health bodies
- Diabetes Uk
- Epilepsy Scotland
- MIND
- NHS24
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Contraception
In an ideal world you would plan which effective method of contraception to use before it is required, and condoms would never fail.
Unfortunately, in the real world, emergency contraception is sometimes needed.
Emergency contraception (also known as “the morning after pill”) is available from the pharmacist free of charge, confidentially*. It is more effective it is taken as soon as possible, but is effective if taken up to 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex.
Information and advice (in a no-nagging, no-lecturing style) about effective contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, supply of free condoms, making appointments for you with a GP, etc are also provided.
Brand leader and “value” pregnancy tests are available. The pharmacist and the private consultation room are always available. There may be just a few minutes wait if the pharmacy is busy.
***The pharmacist will explain to you that everything you discuss will be confidential UNLESS the pharmacist is worried about your safety, in which case they have a legal obligation to tell someone.
Free Condoms
Free condoms are available from the pharmacy. Help yourself to a bag of condoms that are located discretely by the corner seat in the pharmacy near the razor blades. They are also available from the consultation room.
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Complementary Medicine
Aberlour Pharmacy stocks a wide range of Complementary therapies.
Aromatherapy
We stock many pure essential oils, carrier oils and ready to use preparations supplied by Amphora Aromatics. Most products are available in larger “value” packs, for example kilogram tubs of creams, oils in packs of up to a litre, etc. We would be delighted to order them in for you.
Herbal Medicines
A.Vogel remedies by Bioforce are prepared to the highest standards from herbs they grow themselves. A number of their products are now licenced by the MHRA, which means that the medicines regulatory authorities have accepted there is evidence that the herbal remedy works for the symptoms listed. For example Bioforce Arnica Gel is licensed for arthritic and rheumatic pain, their Saw Palmetto capsules are licensed for prostate problems, and Echinoforce is a range of licensed Echinacea.
Homeopathy
In addition to Nelsons Clikpacs we stock Nelson’s homeopathy creams and ointments. The Nelson reference book is very easy to use to help you choose the right remedy. For babies with colic and teething we have chamomilla and colocynth granules.
Bach Rescue Remedy
Rescue Remedy is now available in convenient sprays and pastilles, as well as the original drops. Rescue Remedy is non addictive, doesn’t cause drowsiness and has been used by many people to help them through stressful situations such as driving tests, weddings, etc.
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Emergencies - 111
NHS24 provide healthcare when medical practices are closed. The pharmacist can talk to NHS 24 on your behalf on Saturdays and Bank Holidays. This saves you waiting to be called back and having to explain your problem to many different call centre staff. The pharmacist can:
- Make you an appointment to be seen by a doctor at Dr Gray's Hospital
- Ask for you to be seen at home
- Ask for a prescription to be faxed to the pharmacy
- Take whatever other measures he / she feels are required.
Opening Hours
| Mon-Fri | 9am-1pm | 2pm-6pm |
| Sat | 9am-1pm | Closed |
| Sun | Closed | Closed |
Contact us
| tel | 01340 871 279 |
| fax | 01340 871 279 |
Address
112 High St, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 9NX
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