FREE book
We have a limited number of copies of the Alli diet book (RRP £14.99) to give away free with each purchase of 84 capsules
Love your lungs
Love your wallet
Stopping smoking programme
alli Weight Loss programme
For every 2lb you lose, alli will help you lose another 1lb
Let us help you stop smoking
Smoking is an expensive habit that many people would love to give up!
The cold, snow and dark evenings do not make it much fun stepping out from pubs or restaurants to smoke either. NHS smoking cessation support is available at Aberlour Pharmacy without an appointment. Each months supply of patches, gum, inhalator, etc costs one prescription charge - £3 until 31st March.
If you get free NHS prescriptions then you also get free Nicotine Replacement products.
No smoking cessation scheme or product has a 100% success rate, but we are very proud of the number of people in the area that we have helped to stop smoking. It hasn't always worked at the first attempt, but working together we often crack the habit! It's a team effort, you, the nicotine replacement products and the pharmacist.
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. The pharmacist can give write free prescriptions for people who do not pay for their prescriptions for “Minor Ailments”.
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 you have 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
Please use the links below for local health services
- Aberlour Medical Practice
- Dufftown Medical Practice
- Rothes Medical Practice
- Glenlivet Medical Practice
- Tomintoul Medical Practice
- Speyside Dental Clinic call 01340 871738
- Elgin Chiropractor Clinic
- Elgin Osteopath
- Foothold for Health in Dufftown
Please use the links below for national health bodies
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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 tell someone.
Free Condoms
Free condoms are available from the pharmacy. Help yourself from the bowl of condoms with paper bags located discretely by the corner seat in the pharmacy. They are also available from the consultation room.
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alli Weight Loss Aid
alli is the weight loss capsule that was only available on prescription until recently.
The alli system gets you in the habit of eating healthy food that you like, that never leaves you hungry, and gradually helps you to lose weight. Before the pharmacist can sell alli he / she will need to check it is right for you, so please allow a few minutes for a private consulation.
Did you know that;
- For every 2lb you lose through healthy eating and exercise, alli will take off another 1lb
- alli gives you the willpower to stick to 15g fat per meal
- alli contains orlistat, which has been prescribed by doctors for many years to help patients lose weight
Call in and speak to the pharmacist for more information or click here to visit the official alli website.
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Complimentary Medicine
Aberlour Pharmacy stocks a wide range of complimentary 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 thy 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, in the drawer below the stock, 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 is has been used by many people to help them through stressful situations such as driving tests, weddings, etc.
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Emergencies - 08454 242424
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 | 2pm-5pm |
| Sun | Closed | Closed |
Contact us
| tel | 01340 871 279 |
| fax | 01340 871 279 |
| karen.braithwaite@nhs.net |
Address
112 High St, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 9NX
