Malaria – Mefloquine

Malaria – Mefloquine

Who Can Use the Service
Adults and children who require malaria prevention or treatment as prescribed by a doctor.
Travelers visiting malaria-risk regions may use this service with a valid prescription.
It is not suitable for people with certain mental health conditions or seizure disorders unless approved by a healthcare professional.

What the Service Includes
Dispensing of Mefloquine with clear dosage and timing instructions.
Guidance on when to start and stop the medication for travel prophylaxis.
Information about possible side effects, safety precautions, and what to do if a dose is missed.

Why People Choose This Service From a Pharmacy
Quick and convenient access to prescribed malaria medication.
Professional counselling from a pharmacist without long waiting times.
Reliable supply, affordability, and easy support for travel health needs.



The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.

If your child has pain in the ear, they may have an infection (Otitis Media). Bring them into the Pharmacy to speak to the Pharmacist. This service is for children aged one year to seventeen years.
Patients aged one year and above can receive treatment for impetigo. This includes patients who have recurrent impetigo. If you think you or your child has impetigo, visit the Pharmacy today.
Patients aged one year and over who have an infected insect bite can receive support from the Pharmacist and team. If you have been bitten and the bite area is red, itchy, tender or swollen, visit the pharmacy today.
This service is available for adults aged 18 years and over. Patients presenting with shingles could be eligible for medication supply.
This service is available for adults and children aged 12 years of age and over. If you are suffering with a blocked nose and sinus pain the Pharmacist and their team will be able to help.
Adults and children over five years of age can access support from the Pharmacist and team if they have a sore throat alongside a fever.
This service is available to women aged 16 to 64 years with a suspected lower urinary tract infection. If you have burning when passing urine, needing to urinate during the night or your urine is cloudy you may be eligible for the pharmacy first service where the pharmacist can provide medication.
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