Our Pharmacists will ensure you get the best from your medicines. Speak to a member of our pharmacy team today, no appointment required.
67 Market Street, Shaw,
Oldham, OL2 8NP
01706 847108
www.wolstenholmepharmacy.com
We are Shaws' independent Pharmacy. We've delivered patient-centred healthcare to Oldham for over sixty years. Here to help, talk to us today.
Mr Mustafa Abdulhusein, MRPharmS
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST
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General Pharmaceutical Council Registered. Reg Number: 1033771.
Access to thousands of medicines and multiple deliveries a day means 95% of prescriptions filled same day. We'll even deliver for free the same day.
More to us to than just prescriptions! NHS and private services that can save you a trip to the GP. Covid tests to care home services and more.
We're a family run pharmacy with a passion for delivering great patient care. Don't take our word for it, great Google reviews say it all!
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If tou are a patinet on warfarin or certain other blood thinning drugs, your GP can refer you to our in-pharmacy services for INR level measurements and other blood tests.
We provide a high quality medicine supply and care-home support service. Reliable deliveries and professional support. Speak to us today.
NEW NHS CONTRACEPTION SERVICE
If you or someone you care for has limited mobility or our housebound, our pharmacist can visit you in the comfort of your own home to advise on how to get the best from your medication.
It's important to take prescribed medicines correctly to get the most benefit from them and to minimise any side-effects. A confidential chat with our pharmacist can help. This is a free service available without appointment.
Its important to take the correct dose of your prescribed medicine at the right time. A dossett box is a blister pack used to organise your medicines to assist with compliance. This is a free service available to the general public and care homes.
The New Medicine Service (NMS) is a an NHS-funded service that can help you to get the most from certain newly prescribed medicines.
Our pharmacist will follow up the initial discussion with second consultation to advise on any concerns or questions about your medicine.
You can now obtain prescription-strength medication for a range of common ailments, direct from your Pharmacist - No GP, prescription or appointment required.
Are you unwell and can't see your GP? We can help.
We ensure you receive the highest standards of care and prescription strength treatments we can supply will soon have you feeling better."
Pharmacy First is NHS-funded and is free if you're exempt from prescription charges and only the standard prescription fee if you're not exempt.
No more prolonged waits to be seen by a doctor
WHAT CONDITIONS ARE COVERED BY THIS SERVICE?
Sinusitis
Head congestion, facial pain, pressure, and runny nose for over 7 days
Sore throat
Pain or scratching sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands
Earache
Sudden and severe earache accompanied by fever, hearing loss, or difficulty sleeping.
Infected insect bites
Red, swollen, painful, or hot bites from insects like mosquitoes, bees, or spiders.
Impetigo
Contagious skin infection with red, crusty sores, usually around the mouth or nose.
Shingles
Painful rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, usually on one side of the body.
Urinary Infections ("Cystitis")
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women: Burning pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.
HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE:
Walk-ins to the pharmacy are welcome, or call for a phone person consultation. (Note: the Earache service can only be carried out if you attend the pharmacy)
Returning home after a stay in hospital can be daunting. Let us help put your mind at ease by supporting you with any changes that have been made to your medication. You or free to speak to our pharmacist in the pharmacy or if you prefer they can call on you at home.
It's not always easy to orgainise your prescriptions/medicines. Why not join our repeat prescription service, we'll take care of that for you.
We can prepare your prescription ready for collection and can even deliver for free.
Protect yourself and those you care for. Call in for your *free NHS/private flu jab.
*You may qualify for a free flu jab if you meet certain criteria.
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Protect yourself and those you care for from flu. Our NHS-funded flu vaccination requires no appointment. We provide a low-cost private service too.
We stock a wide range of mobility aids from, small hand-held aids to larger disabled equipment like walking frames and wheelchairs. You can count on us to give expert advice on the most suitable products.
Health challenges like arthritis, incontinence and dementia can impact on your capability, confidence and ultimately your independence. We're can help you retain it or regain it. Talk in confidence with our team
We're conveniently located in Oldham town centre. There is parking nearby, step-free access and wide aisles. We have access to a wide range products and can even deliver. Examples of items we stock include:
Lightweight aluminium wheelchair offers a value for money introduction to the Enigma wheelchair range. Weight 14.5kg.
Lightweight aluminium wheelchair offers a value for money introduction to the Enigma wheelchair range.
These wheelchair cushions are designed to make your ride more comfortable.
The S1 TS wheelchair is the entry model into the wheelchair market without compromising on quality.
This reacher removes the need to stretch of bend, requires only two fingers to be used.
Height adjustable frame for walking support-indoor use.
Height adjustable, lightweight walking sticks.
Ferrules
We stock high quality rubber ferrules for walking sticks, crutches and walking frames.
Height adjustable stick for walking support - snaps open in seconds and conveniently folds away.
This specially-designed, moulded neck cushion reduces pressure on the neck.
Handy for person restricted to bed or wheelchair and unable to access the toilet - designed for use by female.
Convenient toileting bottle for male use.
Our travel health pharmacist provides a FREE consultation on what you and your family need for a safe trip away. All destinations catered for. Pop-in or call to reserve a free appointment today
Whether you're going on a family holiday, back-packing alone, travelling on corporate business or students on a gap year adventure, we can provide advice and treatments you can trust.
You can get altitude sickness if you travel to a high altitude too quickly. Breathing becomes difficult because you're not able to take in as much oxygen.
Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), can become a medical emergency if ignored.
Your age, sex or physical fitness do not affect your likelihood of getting altitude sickness.
Also, just because you may not have had it before, this does not mean you will not get it on another trip.
Our pharmacist can provide medication to prevent and treat the condition.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Cholera is an infection that can cause severe diarrhoea. You can catch cholera from:
The risk of getting it while travelling is very small.
It's mainly found in places without a clean water supply or modern sewage system, such as parts of Africa and Asia. The disease can be more serious in adults, particularly pregnant women and those who smoke.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Two doses at 0 and 6 weeks, given to children from 1 year of age and adults. Vaccine fully effective 6 weeks after the 2nd dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
Life long
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Diphtheria is vaccine preventable. Travellers should ensure that they have completed the national schedule of vaccines for life in the UK.
This means that by the mid teens, 5 doses of vaccine giving protection against diphtheria should have been received.
A vaccine is available to protect adults against diphtheria. This is a combination vaccine and also protects against tetanus and polio
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Hepatitis A is an infection spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person, that affects the liver. Symptoms include mild fever, gastro-intestinal upset, nausea/vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Jaundice may also occur.
The combination vaccine is designed for the convenience of travellers who require protection against both hepatitis A and B.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is available for all MSM, regardless of whether they are travelling to or going to reside in areas of high or intermediate risk.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
See individual vaccines.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Malaria can have a life-changing impact on your health and can be fatal in some instances.
For some countries where malaria is a problem, tablets to prevent malaria (antimalarials) are recommended.
It is important to avoid being bitten as well as taking antimalarial tablets; no antimalarial tablets are 100% effective.
There are a range of different antimalarial tablets available, the particular choice depends on a number of factors including destination. how they are taken, age, weight and side effects; our travel health pharmacist can advise you on the most appropriate choice for you.
SYMPTOMS
Muscle pains, headache and vomiting., fatigue, abdominal pain, Fever,
MALARIA PREVENTION
Doxycycline, 100mg
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child over 12 years, 100 mg once daily.
Atovaquone/proguanil
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, adult and child over 40 kg, 1 tablet daily
Atovaquone/proguanil for children ("Malarone Paediatric")
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, Dose is adjusted according to childs weight. Body-weight over 40 kg use Malarone® (‘standard’) tablets
Proguanil (100mg)
Prefereably start 1 week before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), 200 mg once daily; Children - dose is weight dependent; over 13 years body-weight over 45 kg, adult dose
Lariam/Mefloquine
Start 2½ weeks before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child body-weight over 45 kg, 250 mg once weekly; Children - dose is weight dependent.
Preventing infection
Note information above is for guidance only, speak to our pharmacist for advice specific to you
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Japanese encephalitis is an infection spread through mosquito bites. It can cause headache, convulsions, encephalitis and meningitis.
Most people will have a mild illness with no or few symptoms but for those with severe disease around 30% can develop permanent neurological problems and around 30% will die from the disease.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Two doses at 0 and 28 days. Vaccine effective 7 days after 2nd dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
6 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
1 year
Jet lag is when your normal sleep pattern is disturbed after a long flight. Symptoms, which include include feeling tired, groggy, confused, and lethargic, usually improve within about 3 days as your body adjusts to the new time zone.
Simple lifestyle changes and / or prescription medication can help minimise the negative impacts of jet lag.
Melatonin a naturally occurring hormone helps control sleep. Speak to our travel health pharmacist for more advice.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
For travellers, there are two quadrivalent vaccines available, “polysaccharide” and “conjugate”– (they protect aginst four strains, A, C, W and Y): .
UK authorities recommend the use of the conjugate vaccine.
Our pharmacist can advise on the most suitable vaccine for you and your family
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2-3 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
5 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Polio is spread mainly through person to person contact (faecal-oral route) that can cause fever and lead to meningitis and paralysis.
Children normally receive polio vaccinations as part of the national schedule. Travellers should ensure that they have had a primary course of vaccine and receive a booster every 10 years if they are travelling to an area where diphtheria, tetanus or polio are considered high risk.
There may be additional vaccination and sometimes certificate requirements for travellers to endemic countries or countries reporting outbreaks.
A combination vaccine called Revaxis is available to protect adults against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Symptoms start with headache, fever, general weakness and numbness or tingling around the wound site. The disease progresses to muscle spasms, hydrophobia (fear of water) and convulsions.
Once symptoms of rabies develop, the infection is fatal. Human cases are usually due to dog bites but many animals can be infected, and a scratch or lick may be sufficient to transmite the disease.
The time from a rabies exposure to developing symptoms of rabies is usually between 20-60 days but may range from 5 days to 1 year.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Three doses at 0, 7 and 28 days.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
1 month before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Tetanus toxin spreads through the bloodstream and can cause serious damage to the nervous system. Early symptoms of the disease include stiffness of the jaw muscles (lockjaw), difficulties swallowing and muscle spasms.
The disease can spread to affect more muscles in the body including the respiratory muscles. This can cause difficulties with breathing and death can occur if untreated.
Tetanus is included in the UK as part of the national schedule where 5 doses are given in childhood including a booster dose for teenagers.
Travellers should ensure that they have had a full primary course of vaccine and receive a booster every 10 years if they are travelling to an area where diphtheria, tetanus or polio are considered high risk and where access to post exposure treatment may be difficult.
A combination vaccine is available to protect adults against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Tick-borne encephalitis is spread through tick bites and can cause a flu-like illness, fever and headache or lead to meningitis and/or brain inflammation.
Most infections cause no symptoms. When symptoms do develop fever and a flu-like illness is followed by 2 -10 days of no symptoms, before inflammation of the central nervous system occurs with fever, headache and signs of meningitis and/or brain inflammation.
Severe disease can cause permanent neurological damage including behavioural/mood changes and reduced concentration. About 1 in 100 patients will die from TBE.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
3 months before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
3 years
Travellers' diarrhoea is spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person
Travellers’ diarrhoea is defined as passing 3 or more loose/watery bowel motions in 24 hours. It may be accompanied by any of the following symptoms; fever, tummy cramps, urgent need to pass bowel motion, nausea or vomiting.
Mild/Moderate cases: Less than 6 loose stools per day, oral rehydration sachets (with clean water) is usually sufficient tomanage the condition.
Severe travellers diahorrea:
If characterised when more than 6 diarrhoea stools are passed in 24 hours and cause incapacitation, or there is blood or mucous in the stool, or marked vomiting, fever, tummy pain, medical attention must be sought.
Antibiotics can be prescribed to help treat severe travellers diahorrea.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Typhoid causes systemic infection which may present as fever, headache, confusion and vague abdominal pain. Constipation is common in adults.
Typhoid vaccines do not confer complete protection so preventative measures as above are very important even when fully vaccinated.
The protection comes in the form of a vaccine or oral window capsule.
The vaccines offer some protection for three years, but do not protect against para-typhoid fever. Typhoid vaccines do not confer complete protection so preventative measures are very important even when fully vaccinated.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single dose by injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
3 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, backache, generalised muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and jaundice
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
Life long
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All Travellers:
n/a
Some Travellers:
Cholera, Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, MMR, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
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67 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8NP
01706 847108
Wolstenholme Pharmacy
67 Market Street, Shaw,
Oldham, OL2 8NP
Tel: 01706 847108
Email: promptprescription@gmail.com
Pharmacy Reg Number:
1033771
Company Name:
Wolstenholme Pharmacy
Company Registration Number:
01710689
Registered Office:
67 Market Street, Shaw,
Oldham, OL2 8NP
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