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  • Paracetamol 500mg Paracetamol 500mg 32 Tablets or Caplets

    Paracetamol 500mg Tablets/Caplets helps to bring rapid relief from mild to moderate pain, fever, and the symptoms of cold and flu.

    170 reviews In Stock
    £0.99
  • Co-codamol 8/500mg Co-codamol 8/500mg 32 Tablets

    Co-codamol 8/500 tablets can be used for the short-term relief of acute, moderate pain associated with headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, dysmenorrhoea and rheumatic pain. This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

    231 reviews In Stock
    £3.99
  • Nurofen Plus 200mg Nurofen Plus 200mg 32 Tablets

    Nurofen Plus tablets can be used for the short-term relief of rheumatic and muscular pain, backache, migraine, headache, neuralgia, period pain and dental pain. This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

    148 reviews In Stock
    £11.99
  • Phenergan Tablets 25mg Phenergan Tablets 25mg 56 x 25mg Tablets

    Phenergan 25mg tablets are indicated for the relief of allergic conditions. Phenergan can also be used to ease motion sickness, helping to prevent nausea so you can enjoy your trip without feeling sick and uncomfortable. Finally, Phenergan can be used as a short-term remedy for insomnia, or difficulty sleeping, helping you to drift off into a good night’s sleep.

    522 reviews In Stock
    £24.99
  • Paracetamol 500mg Paracetamol 500mg 32 Capsules

    Paracetamol Capsule 500mg are used for the relief of mild to moderate pain and feverish conditions. It can also help to relieve headaches, toothache, and symptoms of cold and influenza. Pack of 32 capsules.

    147 reviews In Stock
    £3.29
  • Ibuprofen 400mg Ibuprofen 400mg 84 Tablets

    Ibuprofen reduces inflammation and related pain and so can be used to relieve muscular and rheumatic aches and pains.

    198 reviews In Stock
    £8.49
  • Paramol Paramol 32 Tablets

    Paramol Tablets are suitable for the treatment of headaches, migraines, fever, period pain, dental pain, and muscular pain. This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

    67 reviews In Stock
    £10.99
  • Hc45 Hydrocortisone Cream Hc45 Hydrocortisone Cream 15g

    Hc45 Hydrocortisone Cream effectively treats itchy, irritated or inflamed skin caused by insect bites, mild to moderate eczema and contact or allergic dermatitis. This specially formulated cream has been clinically proven to alter your bodys responses to inflammatory reactions and leave your skin feeling calm and soothed.

    89 reviews In Stock
    £5.99
  • Mepore Self-Adhesive 11x15cm Mepore Self-Adhesive 11x15cm Single

    Mepore Self-Adhesive Dressing 11x15cm is an air permeable, self-adhesive absorbent dressing for low to moderately exuding wounds. It can be used for surgical wounds, minor burns, cuts and abrasions.

    21 reviews In Stock
    £0.69
  • Haliborange Kids Teens Omega-3 & Multivitamins Softies Haliborange Kids Teens Omega-3 & Multivitamins Softies 30 Pack

    Provide children with essential nutrients which are important for healthy growth and development with Haliborange Teensense Omega-3 & Multivitamin Softies. These delicious orange flavour chewable softies contain Flaxseed Oil and a blend of 8 vitamins.

    3 reviews In Stock
    £6.90
  • Allergy & Hayfever Relief Cetirizine 30 Days Allergy & Hayfever Relief Cetirizine 30 Days 30 Tablets

    These hayfever tablets contain Cetirizine Hydrochloride/ Cetirizine Dihydrochloride as an active ingredient to protect your body from allergy symptoms caused by pollen, skin allergies, dust/mould allergies, or pet allergies.

    147 reviews In Stock
    £0.69
  • Cuprofen Maximum Strength 400mg Cuprofen Maximum Strength 400mg 96 Tablets

    Cuprofen Maximum Strength Tablets help to provide powerful pain relief, so you can get on with your day without any discomfort. Contains ibuprofen 400mg.

    139 reviews In Stock
    £11.99
  • Allergy & Hayfever Chlorphenamine Allergy & Hayfever Chlorphenamine 28 Tablets

    Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets provides you with Chlorphenamine tablets that treat allergy symptoms caused by hayfever, pet dander, or dust mites. Each tablet contains 4mg Chlorphenamine which helps to relieve itchiness, swelling, tenderness, and irritation.

    101 reviews In Stock
    £1.99
  • Cryogesic Fine Spray Cryogesic Fine Spray 100ml

    Cryogesic Fine Spray is a fast-acting vapo-coolant spray that provides rapid, transient, topical analgesia for minor invasive procedures, and a source of instant coldness for checking epidural block.

    2 reviews In Stock
    £35.99
  • Ferrous Sulphate 200mg Ferrous Sulphate 200mg 100 Tablets

    For the prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia.

    42 reviews In Stock
    £7.00
  • Emla 5% Cream (No Dressings) Emla 5% Cream (No Dressings) 30g

    Emla Cream - 30g Tube (No Dressings) is used to ease the pain of medical or cosmetic needle procedures, including injections and superficial skin procedures.

    78 reviews In Stock
    £23.99
  • K-Soft Sub Bandage Wadding K-Soft Sub Bandage Wadding 10cm x 3.5 Metres

    K-SOFT Sub Bandage Wadding, absorbs, exudates and redistributes pressure for comfort and support during the healing process.

    12 reviews In Stock
    £1.09
  • Syndol Headache Relief Syndol Headache Relief 30 Tablets

    Syndol Headache Relief Tablets - For immediate relief from mild to moderate pain. This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

    56 reviews In Stock
    £7.99
  • Migraleve Pink Migraleve Pink 24 Tablets

    Relieve pain and nausea of migraine and prevent an attack developing with Migraleve Pink.This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

    83 reviews In Stock
    £11.99
  • Emla Numbing Cream 5% (No Dressings) Emla Numbing Cream 5% (No Dressings) 5g

    EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures, this helps to stop the pain on the skin.

    58 reviews In Stock
    £5.09
  • Nurofen Max Strength 684mg for Migraine Nurofen Max Strength 684mg for Migraine 12 Caplets

    Nurofen Migraine Pain is for the effective relief of migraine and headache pain.

    17 reviews In Stock
    £8.00
  • Piriton Allergy Piriton Allergy 60 Tablets

    Piriton Allergy Tablets contain Chlorphenamine Maleate which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. Once a day tablet for adults and children from 6 years old.

    69 reviews In Stock
    £7.99
  • Germolene Dual Action Antiseptic Cream Germolene Dual Action Antiseptic Cream 30g

    Prevent infection and soothe irritation with Germolene Antiseptic Cream. This non-greasy cream is ideal for treating minor skin injuries and combines antiseptic action and local anaesthetic action into a handy dual action formula.

    54 reviews In Stock
    £2.09
  • Allergy & Hayfever Relief Loratadine Allergy & Hayfever Relief Loratadine 30 Tablets

    Allergy & Hayfever Relief 30 Days contains 10mg of Loratadine for relief from hayfever, seasonal allergies, skin allergies, and hives.

    132 reviews In Stock
    £0.99
  • Proctors Pinelyptus Pastilles Proctor's Pinelyptus Pastilles 40g

    Proctor's Pinelyptus Pastilles increase clarity in your voice and are especially valuable for singers, public speakers, and actors.

    6 reviews In Stock
    £3.99
  • Ferrous Sulphate 200mg Ferrous Sulphate 200mg 60 Tablets

    For the treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anaemia.

    19 reviews In Stock
    £4.00
  • Ibuprofen 400mg Ibuprofen 400mg 24 Tablets

    Ibuprofen 400mg Tablets help to relieve mild to moderate pain including rheumatic and muscular pain, sprains and strains, backache, migraine, headache, toothache, period pains, feverishness and symptoms of colds and flu.

    57 reviews In Stock
    £4.59
  • Nurofen Long Lasting Pain Relief 300mg Prolonged Release Nurofen Long Lasting Pain Relief 300mg Prolonged Release 24 Capsules

    Nurofen Long Lasting Pain Relief 300mg Prolonged Release Capsules offers effective 12-hour protection from back pain. Their powerful solution helps give lasting relief. They have been specifically designed to slowly release the active ingredient, ibuprofen, at the source of your pain which means they can help ease symptoms and reduce inflammation for up to 12 hours, giving you the freedom to get on with your life.

    34 reviews In Stock
    £7.99
  • Anadin Extra Anadin Extra 32 Caplets

    Anadin Extra Caplets contain aspirin, paracetamol and caffeine which all help to provide fast, effective pain relief from headaches, aches and pain.

    72 reviews In Stock
    £4.39
  • Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension 200ml

    CALPOL Six Plus Suspension is a sugar free, strawberry flavoured oral suspension for children aged 6 years onwards. Contains paracetamol. For pain and fever relief. Always read the label.200ml.

    6 reviews In Stock
    £8.19
  • Covonia Sore Throat Spray20% off Covonia Sore Throat Spray 30ml

    Covonia Dual Action Throat Spray numbs pain and infection associated with a sore throat. It is an antibacterial and anaesthetic spray for symptomatic relief of painful sore throats. It is sugar free and can safely be used by diabetic patients, adults, and children over 12 years.

    25 reviews In Stock
    £5.59£6.99
  • Nurofen For Children Soft Chews Nurofen For Children Soft Chews 12 Chewable Capsules

    For the relief of mild to moderate pain and cold and flu symptoms including high temperature. Contains Ibuprofen. Suitable for children aged 7 +

    3 reviews In Stock
    £5.99
  • Treathay Fexofenadine 120mg Treathay Fexofenadine 120mg 30 Tablets

    Treathay Fexofenadine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, the active ingredient in your tablets is fexofenadine hydrochloride and relieves the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), such as sneezing, itchy, runny or blocked nose and red, itchy and watery eyes.

    2 reviews In Stock
    £6.99
  • Allerief 2mg/5ml Oral Solution Allerief 2mg/5ml Oral Solution 150ml

    Allerief 2mg/5ml Oral Solution provides relief from hayfever and other common allergies with this strawberry flavour solution.

    8 reviews In Stock
    £5.99
  • Vicks Sinex Micromist Nasal Spray Vicks Sinex Micromist Nasal Spray 15ml

    Vicks Sinex Micromist Nasal Spray uses Oxymetazoline HCI 0.05% w/v t provides relief from a blocked nose caused by common colds, hayfever, and sinusitis.

    26 reviews In Stock
    £5.59
  • Germolene Dual Action Antiseptic Cream Germolene Dual Action Antiseptic Cream 55g

    Prevent infection and soothe irritation with Germolene Antiseptic Cream. This non-greasy cream is ideal for treating minor skin injuries and combines antiseptic action and local anaesthetic action into a handy dual action formula.

    72 reviews In Stock
    £3.99
  • Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief Gel 2.32% Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief Gel 2.32% 50g

    Voltarol Joint & Back Pain Relief 2.32% Gel contains the active substance diclofenac and is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation and swelling in a number of painful conditions affecting the joints and muscles.

    42 reviews In Stock
    £11.29
  • Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey 25g

    Activon Honey is a sterile medical grade Manuka Honey which has a reliable level of antibacterial potency not found in other honeys. In addition to its antibacterial properties, Activon honey benefits patients with wounds in a number of ways; It has an osmotic effect that helps to debride and deslough wounds, it reduces wound odour and it maintains a moist wound healing environment.

    32 reviews In Stock
    £4.89
  • Flarin Ibuprofen 200mg Flarin Ibuprofen 200mg 30 Soft Capsules

    Flarin 30 Soft Capsules contains 200mg of ibuprofen for the relief of joint and muscular pain and flaring joint pain and inflammation. Flarin helps to stop pain, relieve swelling and ease stiffness of the joints. Flarin is as effective as prescription strength ibuprofen for joint pain.

    34 reviews In Stock
    £12.49
  • Ricola Soothe & Clear Honey Lemon and Echinacea Cough Drops Ricola Soothe & Clear Honey Lemon and Echinacea Cough Drops 20 Lozenges

    Ricola Lozenges are perfect for relieving minor everyday throat irritation such as dryness, hoarseness or scratchiness.

    0 reviews In Stock
    £1.69
  • Calcichew D3 Forte Calcichew D3 Forte 100 Chewable Tablets

    Calcichew D3 Forte Chewable Tablet is a supplement tablet for the replacement of vitamin D deficiencies and helps strengthen the bones.

    31 reviews In Stock
    £12.29
  • Savlon Antiseptic Cream Savlon Antiseptic Cream 100g

    Prevent infection with this essential for your family first aid kit.

    49 reviews In Stock
    £4.79
  • Dettol Liquid Antiseptic Disinfectant Dettol Liquid Antiseptic Disinfectant 750ml

    Dettol Liquid Antiseptic Disinfectant for first aid, medical and personal hygiene uses.

    232 reviews In Stock
    £4.49
  • Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength Ibuprofen Pain Relief Gel Maximum Strength 50g

    Maximum Strength Ibuprofen 10% Gel is for the relief of pain associated with sprains, strains, sports injuries, pain and inflammation associated with backache, rheumatic and muscular pain. Also for the relief of pain of non-serious arthritic conditions.

    37 reviews In Stock
    £5.09
  • Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray Beconase Hayfever Nasal Spray 180 Sprays

    Beconase Hayfever is used to prevent and treat the common symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including hayfever such as sneezing and a runny, itchy or blocked-up nose.

    23 reviews In Stock
    £10.50
  • Nurofen Express 400mg Nurofen Express 400mg 20 Liquid Capsules

    Nurofen Express 400mg Liquid Capsules provide double the extra strength in a single filled capsule as the 200mg capsule, and offers effective relief from pain, inflammation and high temperatures.

    21 reviews In Stock
    £10.69
  • Savlon Antiseptic Cream Savlon Antiseptic Cream 30g

    Savlon Antiseptic Cream 30g gently soothes and helps prevent infection, aiding in the natural healing of minor skin disorders. Fight infection with this first aid kit essential.

    35 reviews In Stock
    £2.49
  • Beechams All In One Cold and Flu Relief10% off Beechams All In One Cold and Flu Relief 16 Tablets

    Beechams All In One Cold and Flu Relief Tablets provide effective relief from the symptoms of cold and flu. So that your head can feel clear and focused again. Helping you get on with your day.

    7 reviews In Stock
    £4.49£4.99
  • Calpol Infant Suspension Calpol Infant Suspension 100ml

    CALPOL ® Infant Suspension is a strawberry flavoured oral suspension for children to relieve the symptoms of fever, colds and flu and other common conditions. For infants 2 months + (weighing over 4kg & not premature). Contains paracetamol. For pain and fever. Always read the label. 100ml.

    1 review In Stock
    £3.99
  • Sudafed Sinus Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray Sudafed Sinus Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray 15ml

    Ease a blocked nose with this nasal spray.

    13 reviews In Stock
    £4.99
  • 3m Micropore Surgical Tape 25mm x 5m 3m Micropore Surgical Tape 25mm x 5m x 1

    3m Micropore Surgical Tape is a latex-free, hypoallergenic paper tape that is gentle to the skin yet adheres well and leaves minimal adhesive residue upon removal.

    20 reviews In Stock
    £2.59
  • Nurofen Joint & Back 512mg Nurofen Joint & Back 512mg 24 Tablets

    Powerful pain relief for up to 8 hours of protection from a single dose

    5 reviews In Stock
    £11.49
  • Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts 12 Pack

    Calpol Sixplus Fastmelts are strawberry flavour melt in the mouth tablets that contain Paracetamol and help to relieve pain and fever symptoms for children aged 6 years and older. Always read the label. Pack of 12.

    3 reviews In Stock
    £5.99
  • Fishermans Friend Cherry Sugar Free Lozenges Fisherman's Friend Cherry Sugar Free Lozenges

    Fisherman's Friend Cherry Sugar Free Lozenges provide soothing and clearing action for a sore throat and cough. They have a refreshing Cherry flavour and contain extracts of herbal and menthol.

    1 review In Stock
    £1.00
  • Maloff Protect Maloff Protect 24 Tablets

    Maloff Protect can help to prevent malaria if you’re travelling to an area with a high risk of the disease. Suitable for adults aged 18 and over.

    0 reviews In Stock
    £46.99
  • Piriton Hayfever & Allergy Relief Syrup for Children Piriton Hayfever & Allergy Relief Syrup for Children 150ml

    Piriton Hayfever & Allergy Relief Syrup for Children provides fast relief from symptoms of hayfever, skin allergies, food allergies, pet allergies, or nasal allergies. It can also be used to provide itch relief for chickenpox. This syrup can be used for children over 1 year.

    39 reviews In Stock
    £5.59
  • Periactin Periactin 30 Tablets

    Periactin Tablets 30's is an antihistamine, which helps prevent allergies such as when the body reacts to a foreign substance (known as an allergen, e.g. flower pollen) Hayfever or other allergies such as chicken pox or itching.

    7 reviews In Stock
    £11.19
  • Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal Spray For Adults Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal Spray For Adults 100 Sprays

    Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults Nasal Spray is an effective, non-drowsy nasal spray for treating and preventing airborne allergies such as hayfever, dust, and pet allergy. Its anti-inflammatory action help to quickly bring relief from typical allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itchy, watery eyes, blocked nose, itchy and runny nose.

    50 reviews In Stock
    £7.79
  • Omacor Capsules 1000mg Omacor Capsules 1000mg 28 Capsules

    Omacor Capsules 1000mg has been shown to have a protective effect on the heart following a heart attack, and lowers the levels of triglycerides (a fat-like substance) in the blood. Omacor contains highly purified omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and Omacor belongs to a group of reducers of cholesterol and triglycerides.

    11 reviews In Stock
    £26.49
  • Sambucol Immuno Forte Black Elderberry Capsules25% off Sambucol Immuno Forte Black Elderberry Capsules 30 Capsules

    Sambucol Immuno Forte Black Elderberry Capsules are an easy and convenient way to take black elderberry extract on the go. Packed with high antioxidant levels, vitamin C and zinc which supports the immune system. Combined with an antivirin action for the protection of healthy cells, Sambucol Immuno Forte Capsules are a health supplement that can help to support your body's natural defences daily.

    27 reviews In Stock
    £10.88£14.50
  • Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges 24 Pack

    Strepsils Sore Throat And Cough Lozenges provide relief from mouth and throat infections and dry, irritating coughs.

    12 reviews In Stock
    £5.70
  • Allevia Hayfever Allergy Relief Allevia Hayfever Allergy Relief 30 Tablets

    Allevia Hayfever Allergy Relief Tablets are one a day tablets that help to relieve symptoms associated with hayfever including Sneezing, Itchy, runny, blocked nose and Itchy, watery and red eyes.

    1 review In Stock
    £10.49
  • Buttercup Bronchostop Cough Syrup33% off Buttercup Bronchostop Cough Syrup 120ml

    Traditional, herbal relief from coughs of all kinds.

    3 reviews In Stock
    £4.52£6.75
  • Opticrom Allergy Eye Drops Opticrom Allergy Eye Drops 10ml

    Opticrom Allergy Eye Drops are for the relief and treatment of itchy, irritated allergic eyes due to hayfever, house mites or pet hair. It works by stopping the release of the natural substances in your eyes that can lead to an allergic reaction. Signs of an allergic reaction include itchy, watery, red or inflamed eyes and puffy eyelids.

    17 reviews In Stock
    £6.09
  • Care + Calamine Lotion BP Care + Calamine Lotion BP 200ml

    Care + Calamine Lotion BP is a mild astringent and antiseptic. Calamine Lotion is very safe to use and has a soothing, cooling effect on the skin.

    11 reviews In Stock
    £2.09
  • Nurofen For Children Orange Nurofen For Children Orange 100ml

    Nurofen For Children Orange Flavour is formulated especially for children to help reduce a fever as well as aches and pains. Suitable for babies from 3 months and weighing over 5kg.

    2 reviews In Stock
    £4.19
  • Nurofen Ibuprofen 200mg for Headaches & Pain Relief Nurofen Ibuprofen 200mg for Headaches & Pain Relief 96 Tablets

    Nurofen Tablets Ibuprofen 200mg is for the effective relief of headaches, backache, period pain, dental pain, neuralgia, rheumatic pain, muscular pain, migraine, cold & flu symptoms & feverishness.

    59 reviews In Stock
    £12.19
  • Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm One Sheet

    Cica-Care Silicone Gel Sheet 12cm x 6cm is an advanced product for treating scars by flattening, fading, and softening them. Developed from a silicone, adhesive gel sheet, it is medically proven to be effective in up to 90% of cases.

    17 reviews In Stock
    £24.79
  • Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief Piriteze Antihistamine Allergy Relief 30 Tablets

    Piriteze contains an antihistamine that provides long-lasting relief from hay fever and a range of other allergies with one daily dose.

    44 reviews In Stock
    £9.99
  • Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine 250ml

    Robitussin Chesty Cough Medicine helps get rid of the symptoms of a cough or sore throat from the start. It is fast acting and specially designed to reduce congestion, clear nasal blockage, and improve breathing.

    19 reviews In Stock
    £9.00
  • Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts Paracetamol Calpol SixPlus Fastmelts Paracetamol 24 Pack

    Calpol Six Plus Fastmelts are strawberry flavoured tablets that are used to relieve pain and / or bring down fever in many conditions including cold and flu, headache, toothache, earache, post-immunisation fever, sore throat and other aches and pains.

    18 reviews In Stock
    £8.99
  • Care + Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose Care + Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose 200ml

    Care + Glycerin Lemon & Honey with Glucose is for the relief of coughs and sore throats.

    2 reviews In Stock
    £2.99
  • Elastoplast Fabric Plasters Elastoplast Fabric Plasters 40 Pack

    Elastoplast Fabric Plasters are strong adhesive plasters with a non-stick pad that protects and cushions the wound, and are made up of a durable and breathable fabric for flexible comfort.

    28 reviews In Stock
    £3.69
  • Emla Cream 5x5g Tubes with 12 Dressings Emla Cream 5x5g Tubes with 12 Dressings 1 Pack

    EMLA Cream contains two active substances called lidocaine and prilocaine. EMLA Cream works by numbing the surface of the skin for a short time. It is put on the skin before certain medical procedures, this helps to stop the pain on the skin.

    10 reviews In Stock
    £23.00
  • Fishermans Friend Mint Sugar Free Lozenges Fishermans Friend Mint Sugar Free Lozenges 25g

    Fishermans Friend Mint Sugar Free Lozenges are traditional menthol lozenges that can relieve symptoms of colds and the flu just take one lozenge and breathe deeply to inhale the strong menthol flavour.

    9 reviews In Stock
    £1.00

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