Heath Pharmacy
Heath Pharmacy
Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM - 12 PM
Heath Pharmacy, 96 Free School Lane
Halifax HX1 2YF
Halifax HX1 2YF
Services
This service include the NHS Blood Pressure checking service and optional BMI calculation
Patients eligible for this service:
- If you are aged 40 years or older and you do not currently have a diagnosis
of hypertension.
- If you are under 40 and have a recognised family history of hypertension.*
- If you have been referred by your GP for the measurement of blood
pressure.
*This is at the healthcare professional's discretion.
- If you are aged 40 years or older and you do not currently have a diagnosis
of hypertension.
- If you are under 40 and have a recognised family history of hypertension.*
- If you have been referred by your GP for the measurement of blood
pressure.
*This is at the healthcare professional's discretion.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring(ABPM) tests your blood pressure regularly over 24 waking hours, by using a cuff attached to a portable device. You can continue with your daily activities during this time.
Morning after pill or emergency contraception is available at the pharmacy for up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.
An appointment for those starting contraception for the first time or after a break. This appointment is appropriate if you or the person you are booking the appointment for:
- Is aged 54 years or under*
- Has started their periods
- Is seeking a supply of oral contraception for contraceptive purposes:
- Starting the oral contraceptive pill for the first time or;
- Changing to a different type of oral contraceptive pill or;
- Switching from another form of contraception to the pill or;
- Returning to the pill after a break
- Is aged 54 years or under*
- Has started their periods
- Is seeking a supply of oral contraception for contraceptive purposes:
- Starting the oral contraceptive pill for the first time or;
- Changing to a different type of oral contraceptive pill or;
- Switching from another form of contraception to the pill or;
- Returning to the pill after a break
An appointment for those seeking to continue their current supply of the oral contraceptive pill. This appointment is appropriate if you or the person you're booking the appointment for is:
- Aged 54 or under*
- Has started their periods
- Seeking a supply of oral contraception for contraceptive purposes
- Looking to continue their supply of the oral contraceptive pill
- Aged 54 or under*
- Has started their periods
- Seeking a supply of oral contraception for contraceptive purposes
- Looking to continue their supply of the oral contraceptive pill
The NHS Spring COVID booster is for patients who are:
-Aged 75 years and over (or turning 75 by 30 June 2026).
-Aged 18 to 74 years with a weakened immune system (immunosuppressed).
-Residents in a care home for older adults.
-Aged 75 years and over (or turning 75 by 30 June 2026).
-Aged 18 to 74 years with a weakened immune system (immunosuppressed).
-Residents in a care home for older adults.
Advice & treatment for cystitis, including prescription treatment for women aged 16-64, where appropriate.
Advice & treatment for earache, which includes prescription treatment for individuals ages 1-17 years where appropriate
Advice & treatment for impetigo, which includes prescription treatment for individuals aged 1 & over where appropriate.
Advice & treatment for bites & stings, which includes prescription treatment for individuals aged 1 year & over, where appropriate.
Advice & treatment for shingles, including prescription treatment for individuals aged 18 & over, where appropriate.
Advice & treatment for sinusitis, including prescription treatment, for individuals 12 years & over, where appropriate.
Advice & treatment for sore throats, including prescription treatment for individuals aged 5 years & over where appropriate
For those not eligible for the NHS covid vaccination service
Doxycycline is an antibiotic which can be used to prevent malaria. Taking antimalarial tablets such as doxycycline is an important step in staying healthy when spending time in a malaria risk area. The final price will be confirmed by the pharmacist after the consultation as it will vary based on the length of treatment required
Atovaquone and proguanil are the active ingredients in the malaria medication Malarone, which is used to prevent malaria. It’s important to take antimalarial medication if you're spending time in a malaria risk area. The final price will be confirmed by the pharmacist after the consultation as it will vary based on the length of treatment required
Norethisterone is a man-made version of progesterone. It can be taken to delay your period by working to keep your progesterone levels high to stop your womb lining shedding and causing a period.
To delay your period with norethisterone, you’ll need to start taking it 3 days before your period is due. Once you have finished your norethisterone course, your period should return within 3 days. The final price will be confirmed by the pharmacist after consultation as it will vary based on the length of treatment required
To delay your period with norethisterone, you’ll need to start taking it 3 days before your period is due. Once you have finished your norethisterone course, your period should return within 3 days. The final price will be confirmed by the pharmacist after consultation as it will vary based on the length of treatment required
The emergency contraceptive pill, sometimes called the morning after pill, can stop a pregnancy happening after sex without contraception or if contraception fails.
The emergency contraceptive pill is not suitable for everyone. You need to take it within 3 or 5 days after sex, depending on the type of pill. The sooner you take an emergency pill, the more likely it is to work. Price dependent on medication choice.
The emergency contraceptive pill is not suitable for everyone. You need to take it within 3 or 5 days after sex, depending on the type of pill. The sooner you take an emergency pill, the more likely it is to work. Price dependent on medication choice.
Altitude sickness can affect travellers visiting high-altitude regions, and can cause hangover-like symptoms. The price varies according to the duration of supply.
The chickenpox vaccine is suitable for patients from 9 months of age up to the age of 65. It is only recommended if you have not had chickenpox.
Protect against chikungunya before you travel. Available privately in the UK for adults (often 12-18+) traveling to high-risk areas in Africa, Asia, and the America.
Consultation with the Pharmacist to discuss you travel vaccination needs.
The cholera vaccination is given orally and usually involves two doses, which need to be taken a minimum of 7 days apart. In order to be protected abroad, you need to finish the course at least one week before travelling.
Getting bitten by a mosquito while on holiday can be frustrating, but in some cases, it poses a significant health risk. The danger increases if you are bitten by the Aedes mosquito, which transmits Dengue fever. While Dengue fever may initially resemble a flu-like illness, it can escalate into a severe and potentially life-threatening condition. Since there is no cure for Dengue fever, prevention is the best approach.
If you are travelling to a risk area for polio or diphtheria, you may need the polio, diphtheria and tetanus vaccine. Whether you require this booster depends on the date of your last vaccination.
Our Clinics cannot administer post-exposure does of tetanus vaccine, if you are concerned that your may have a contaminated wound please clean the wound with soap and warm water and contact NHS 111 for advice, or go to A&E if the wound is more serious or the bleeding cannot be stopped. Our clinics are only able to administer the tetanus vaccination for travel or occupational health reasons.
Our Clinics cannot administer post-exposure does of tetanus vaccine, if you are concerned that your may have a contaminated wound please clean the wound with soap and warm water and contact NHS 111 for advice, or go to A&E if the wound is more serious or the bleeding cannot be stopped. Our clinics are only able to administer the tetanus vaccination for travel or occupational health reasons.
Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the human liver. The hepatitis A virus is usually ingested via contaminated food or water and is endemic to many countries where sanitation and access to safe food and water is poor.
Hepatitis B is a type of hepatitis, a viral infection which can cause damage to the liver. Unlike hepatitis A, the hepatitis B virus is not usually transmitted via contaminated water but rather via bodily fluids such as blood or via contaminated needles.
The combined vaccination protects against both Hepatitis A and B.
Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The virus is found in pigs and birds, however if is spread to humans through mosquito bites. It can’t be passed from one person to another. Most people will have mild or no symptoms however the virus can cause severe symptoms and lead to serious long term complications.
Meningitis is passed from person to person who are in close contact via nasal or throat droplets, for example by coughing, sneezing or kissing. The meningitis ACWY vaccination protects you against infection from the A, C, W and Y types of bacteria.
Offers protection against meningococcal group B bacteria, which are a common cause of meningitis in young children in the UK. The vaccine is recommended for babies aged 8 weeks, followed by a second dose at 16 weeks and a booster at 1 year.
Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious or potentially fatal outcomes, such as deafness, meningitis or swelling of the brain (encephalitis). Outbreaks don’t happen very often in the UK but it is still important to keep your vaccine status up to date.
Rabies is a dangerous viral infection endemic to many countries. The rabies vaccine is used to prevent an infection prior to travelling to a high risk area.
Due to availability of the different brands of the rabies vaccine, the brand of vaccine offered to you may vary by clinic, which will affect the price. We will endeavour to offer you the choice of either vaccine available, however due to supplier shortages this may not always be possible. Your pharmacist will advise of the price as part of your consultation.
Due to availability of the different brands of the rabies vaccine, the brand of vaccine offered to you may vary by clinic, which will affect the price. We will endeavour to offer you the choice of either vaccine available, however due to supplier shortages this may not always be possible. Your pharmacist will advise of the price as part of your consultation.
Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection endemic to many European countries. If you are planning to stay in an area with a high occurrence of infected ticks, a TBE vaccination is the safest way of avoiding the infection. It is particularly relevant if you are planning to spend a lot of time outdoors.
Travellers’ diarrhoea is a condition which commonly affects travellers to certain high risk countries in Africa, Asia, and South America. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and protozoa, and is usually transmitted via contaminated foods and water.
Typhoid fever is a highly contagious and potentially lethal disease, which spreads via contaminated foods and water. As typhoid bacteria are primarily found in faeces, the infection is particularly common in regions with poor sanitation.
Yellow Fever is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease that is spread by mosquitoes in tropical parts of Africa and South America. It occurs in both jungle and urban environments and is particularly common in the rainy season.
The HPV vaccine protects against several strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can cause cervical cancer in women, anal and penile cancer in men, and genital warts in both sexes.
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash. It’s caused by the reactivation of varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox in the past, this virus stays inside your body and can be reactivated, typically during times of stress or when the immune system is weakened. This service helps to protect against getting shingles. It’s suitable for adults aged 50 and over.
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract that causes coughing, that in infants can come with a characteristic “whoop” as they breath in, a well as fever, sore throat and increased production of mucus. This vaccine is only for pregnant women who want to protect their children against whooping cough in the first few months before the child can get vaccinated themselves.
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps to keep your nerves and blood cells healthy. Our bodies don’t make Vitamin B12, it is obtained from foods such as meat, fish, milk and eggs. You may have a deficiency if you are vegan, don’t eat enough B12 rich food, or if you have other health conditions which mean you are unable to absorb it properly, such as pernicious anaemia.
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
Orlistat is a prescription-only weight loss medication which you can take in combination with a calorie controlled diet to help with weight loss
An initial consultation with the Pharmacist to check your eligibility for weight loss medication
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
For patients who have already had an initial consultation with the Pharmacist
At Heath Pharmacy we can provide advice and remove Skin Tags, Age Spots, Cherry Spots, Milia, Warts, Verruca’s.
Price ranges from £55-£110 depending on the number of areas that need treating.
Price ranges from £55-£110 depending on the number of areas that need treating.
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Always helpful and kind.
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Had my Covid vaccination for over 75s done by a very friendly professional. No waiting time even though I had this appointment pre-booked.
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Great service and friendly team
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Opening hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM - 12 PM