It is estimated that one in three adults in the UK have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, most of the time high blood pressure does not have any obvious symptoms to let you know you are suffering from it. For most of these people there is no identifiable cause for their high blood pressure. It is thought in these cases to be related to lifestyle amongst other factors. There is only one way to find out if you have high blood pressure. A simple measurement in our pharmacy can give you the answer you need.

We prepare medication in weekly compliance boxes for patients having problems with medication compliance. This service is offered following discussions with the patient’s family, carer and GP, and is free of charge.

During our opening hours we will be able to provide a dispensing service for your NHS and Private prescription, whether it is from your Doctor, Dentist or Prescribing Nurse. Also, we are now able to offer free printed information on common illnesses, to all our customers. We have a fully computerised patient medication records system, which stores all your medication records and alerts the pharmacist to possible drug interactions. Naturally, information held about patients is confidential and covered by the Data Protection Act. Information and advice will be offered to you, to help you (and carers) use your medicines safely and effectively. We will also keep appropriate records. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and efficient wholesaler service to enable us to fill all prescriptions promptly. In the unlikely event that we do not have a particular drug in stock, usually we will obtain it for you on the same day.

Emergency hormonal contraception also known as the "morning after pill" is available with or without a prescription.

If you have had sex without using contraception, or you think your contraception has failed, you may be able to use Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC). The emergency contraceptive pill is most effective if it is taken as soon as possible after you have had unprotected intercourse, but can be taken up to 72hours afterwards.

Emergency hormonal contraception is extremely safe with no serious side effects and if it was to fail, and you become pregnant, it has not been shown to affect the pregnancy or harm the developing baby in anyway.

This is a NEW! Service from the NHS. The Electronic Prescription Service enables prescribers - such as GPs and practice nurses - to send prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy of the patient's choice. This makes the prescribing and dispensing process more efficient and convenient for patients and pharmacy staff. We are now able to receive your prescription details electronically straight from your doctors surgery, by scanning the barcode along the side. Don't worry, you will still have the green prescription form but this is a fast and more accurate way for us to produce your prescription.

To register you must complete the form below selecting Kalhan Pharmacy as your nominated dispenser.

Prescriptions issued by local occupation therapy teams can be redeemed at some of our branches. Equipment needed to support everyday living are supplied on these prescriptions and should any adjustments be recommended by the occupational therapist, these will be made for you. If requested by the occupational therapist, the equipment can be delivered to your home and installed as necessary.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common & distressing problem. Treatment is available through our ED service, which allows some patients aged between 35-75 to receive medication directly from Kalhan Pharmacy without having to see their GP first. Our pharmacist will ask some questions to ensure that you fall into the groups of patients that can be treated on the service. As ED is a symptom experienced by many men who may have underlying heart disease, it is also recommended that all patients should have an assessment of their risks (which includes high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, & diabetes). There are three medications available; Viagra, Cialis, & Levitra. The pharmacist will discuss the pros and cons of each and together you can make an informed decision to which treatment is most suitable. Please contact us for more information about this service or to book an appointment.

Our Pharmacist can supply Vaniqa cream to treat hair growth on the top lip and under the chin.

Vaniqa is NOT a hair-remover. Vaniqa cream slows down new hair growth after existing hair has been removed. Vaniqa cream is well suited to being used together with hair-removal products and procedures and with prescription medications from doctors to reduce hair growth.

Vaniqa cream is a prescription medication which your Pharmacist is able to supply without a prescription. Before your Pharmacist can supply Vaniqa you will be asked if you have previously seen a doctor about facial hair.

Most men have some thinning of the hair at the front, temples (at the sides of the front) and over the top of the scalp with age. This typical thinning of the hair is called male pattern hair loss. It can start in the late teens or twenties or thirties and can lead over time to noticeable and even complete hair loss.

Early and rapid male pattern hair loss usually runs in families. Young men who have this type of hair loss often see the same in other members of their family. Male pattern hair loss is not a disease. There is no skin problem causing the hair loss. It is not a sign of a medical or hormonal disorder. Hair loss is a natural process, although in some men it takes places earlier and faster than in others.

Some men are distressed by early hair loss. Others are happy to adapt to their new look. Hair loss is, after all, natural.

Men who are concerned about early hair loss can become distressed by it. They can focus on hair loss and blame it for other more general problems. Some men just do not like the hair loss and would like to prevent it.

Our Pharmacist can supply Propecia for hair loss. Propecia tablets are normally only on prescription.

Propecia can stop and reverse most male hair loss. Your Pharmacist will decide if Propecia tablets are a suitable for your type of hair loss.

Treatment is a once daily tablet taken long-term, possibly for up to 5 years or longer. Propecia needs to be taken for at least 3 to 6 months to see how well it works.

One month or three months of tablets at a time are supplied and can be repeated when you run out.

We provide a one-stop vaccine service for prospective pilgrims going for Hajj or Umrah. We stock the latest recommended meningitis and flu vaccines according to the DoH/Saudi embassy. We administer them and issue the necessary certificate which complies with the requirements of the Saudi Embassy for visa purposes.

Medicines use review is a FREE NHS Service carried out in private consultation with our Pharmacist who have a particular expertise and knowledge associated with your prescribed medications. If you are experiencing side-effects or are unsure of exactly what your medicines are used for or the best time to take them, this is an ideal opportunity to ask the expert advice of your pharmacist. The service is designed so that you can get the best from your medicines.

The Medicines Use Review is carried out annually for patients registered with the pharmacy, so if you have not had yours this year, please contact us to arrange an appointment or alternatively just visit us for more information.

Our Pharmacists treat Minor Ailments in the pharmacy, without appointments, therefore saving you time.

You don’t need an appointment at your local surgery, come into our pharmacy and ask to speak to the Pharmacist. If you are exempt from paying for prescriptions, you will be treated free under the Minor Ailment Scheme, otherwise a normal prescription charge will apply.

 Minor Ailments Service currently covers:

 Allergic Conjunctivitis, Athletes Foot, Back Pain, Cold Sores, Constipation, Contact Dermatitis, Cough, Diarrhoea, Fever, Haemorrhoids, Hay Fever, Headache, Ear ache, Head lice, Indigestion/Heartburn, Infective Conjunctivitis, Insect bites/Stings, Mouth Ulcers, Nappy Rash, Primary Dysmenorrhea, Ringworm, Scabies, Soft Tissue Injury, Sore throat, Teething, Threadworm, Toothache, vaginal Thrush, Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Warts and Verrucae.

 Whilst in most cases the treatment recommended by our Pharmacist will cure your condition it is important that if your symptoms persist you seek further advice from the Pharmacist or GP.

We have a catalogue of all of the latest mobility products and incontinence aids. Feel free to come and browse the catalogue, or if you know what you want, just let us know and we can deliver it to you for free.

Influenza (flu) vaccination provides good protection against seasonal flu, and is available from Kalhan Pharmacy. Flu vaccination is very safe and offers benefit not only to you, but your family and workmates by reducing the spread of infection. Please pop in and the pharmacist will be pleased to advise you further.

 Flu vaccinations are free for NHS patients deemed at risk. For all other customers are offer vaccinations at £9.95

NHS Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment

We provide a discreet but personal monitoring and supervision service to those under treatment regimens for drug addiction. Patients are referred to the pharmacy from the local Drug Treatment Agencies and GPs.

Our fully trained Pharmacist will offer a user-friendly, non-judgmental, client-centred and confidential service. We can provide support and advice to our patients, including referral to primary care or specialist centres where appropriate. This service does not pose a risk to other customers and patients.

For more information on this service please speak to the pharmacist.

The treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) is best achieved by using a combination of drug therapy. Sometimes people find it difficult to take their medication every day for a six month period. We provide a NHS Observed TB Therapy service providing support during the treatment period. Our pharmacist will provide appropriate compliance support to patients receiving medication to treat TB in the community.

The pharmacy can provide support and advice, including referral to other health professionals or specialist centres where appropriate.

The NHS New Medicine Service will:

• Help you to find out more about the new medicine you are taking.
• Help sort out any problems you are having with your new medicine.
• Give you a chance to ask questions about your medicines and discuss any concerns
• Help improve the effectiveness of your new medicine. For example, there may be an easier or better way to take it.
• Help you to make your own decisions about managing your condition.
• Help you improve your health.

The NMS is carried out in three steps

Your pharmacist will give you information about your new medicine you will be contacted between one and two weeks later to discuss your medicine. You will be able to choose a time that suits you. This conversation will take place in a private area at the pharmacy or, if you prefer, over the telephone.

Your pharmacist will discuss with you about how you are getting on with your new medicine, seek out if you're having any problems and give you any information and support you need. You may have concerns or questions you want to ask about your new medicine. Your Pharmacist may refer you back to your GP if necessary.

 Your pharmacist will arrange a follow-up discussion two to three weeks after step two. You will be able to talk about how things are going with your medicine and ask for more advice if you need it.

Occasionally it may be necessary to delay a period for instance, a wedding, holiday or exam. Delaying a period cannot be guaranteed but this consultation allows the Pharmacist to supply norethisterone 5mg tablets to women who wish to delay their periods for up to 16 days (up to 60 norethisterone 5mg tablets) Haltemprice Pharmacy can provide you with this prescription medication following a consultation with the Pharmacist.

Save yourself time and hassle.... Join our FREE Prescription Collection Service

Here’s how the service works…

Fill in the consent form online or in-store and hand it to a member of our team in-store, along with your repeat re-order slip (we will store this securely and confidentially in the pharmacy for you)

Phone, visit us in-store or on-line five working days before you run out of your medication, tell us what you need and we will do the rest!

It’s as simple as that!! If you are housebound, disabled or elderly then we will deliver your medication to you, please inform us when you order your tablets.

If you prefer to keep hold of your own re-order slip then that is perfectly fine, simply phone us when you have handed in your repeat to the surgery and let us know when it will be ready we will then go and pick it up for you. We can also remind you when your prescription is due, speak to a member of our team. We can order your medicines on a monthly basis from your doctors. Alternatively you may choose to order your medicines and inform us once this is done to arrange us to collect it.

We all know the dangers of smoking. It increases the risk of lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. The habit is also addictive and can be challenging too if one decides to stop without support.

At Kalhan Pharmacy the FREE Stop Smoking NHS Clinics offers the best support for people who want to give up smoking. Our highly trained Pharmacists, Dispensing Technicians and Healthcare Assistants will be able to give you advice and support to help you stop smoking. This is a free service and the programme of support will last for up to 12 weeks. If you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chances of success are greatly increased. If you are exempt from prescription payments there be no charge for the medication supplied, otherwise the normal prescription charges apply.

Talk to a member of staff about joining our next Stop Smoking Clinic and you will receive:

• A private consultation with a Pharmacist or accredited member of staff
• A carbon monoxide test
• Advice on how to manage cravings
• Nicotine replacement such as patches, lozenges and gum
• Agreed realistic targets, to help you quit
• A course tailored to your specific requirements

Studies show that you are four times more likely to quit smoking if you do it through the NHS.

The service is available all throughout our opening hours

Obesity has become an important health topic in recent years. Far from simply being a cosmetic concern, losing weight is a medical necessity. The UK has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world with almost 40% of the population classed as overweight. Although treatment is offered on the NHS, the provision is rather restrictive. Patients must first enrol on a dieting plan and only once that has been initiated can they be assessed for treatment.

Furthermore, patients are only allowed one attempt and if they lapse or later put weight back on, they will be unable to obtain further NHS prescriptions. Weight loss treatment may include a combination of diet, exercise, behaviour modification, and in certain cases, approved prescription medication such as Xenical. We can provide you with prescription medication for weight loss following a consultation with our Pharmacist.

We also provide Lipotrim Products to aid weight loss.

The programme involves using Lipotrim Total Food Replacement formulas in place of your regular meals and weekly visits to your pharmacy to monitor your progress.

On each visit, we will measure your weight, carry out a urine test (where possible) to measure ketones to check your compliance and adequacy of your fluid intake and give you the support and encouragement you need to stick to the programme. You will also be using the pharmacy visits to pick up your weekly supply of Lipotrim foods.

Once you reach your desired weight or are ready to stop, we will help you switch back to eating ordinary food and introduce you to Lipotrim Maintenance products to help you maintain your new weight.