Be Summer-Ready, not Left Behind!

Getting away for a summer break? It's also school holidays and peak wedding, summer sports, festival and events season. And wouldn't you know it? Just when you're packing your bag, an unforeseen irritation strikes: period, migraine, run out of medication.
Whether it's a weekend getaway, red-letter event, or escape to the sun, follow these great preventative summer tips from your seen-it-all pharmacist to stop sneaky nuisances spoiling your plans.
Stocked up on Staples? Paracetamol, insect repellent, plasters, seasickness pills, diarrhoea-stop; you don't want to find the bathroom cabinet, packet or bottle empty last-minute. Keep a regular check on healthcare essentials, including dates, and replacing when past their best.
Got a Prescription? Even more important; and even easier these days, with automatic prescription delivery from your doctor to us, repeat and extended prescriptions, even home delivery. With Pharmacy First, our trained pharmacists can dispense many medications direct, give great advice and dispose of old medications.
Unwanted Visitor? A badly-timed period can really sap your energy, confidence and comfort. Hormonal period delay medication delays periods for up to two weeks, but needs to be started in good time, so pop and see our qualified pharmacist in privacy, who will check suitability and give you the information to take safely and effectively.
A Good Time means a Safe Time: There are times you really don't want to be left with an empty packet! We stock male and female condoms and lubricants, plus progestogen-only pills and can advise on the full range of contraceptive and sexual protection options available.
Don't Feel the Burn: Do I need to remind you should currently be applying sun protection every day- yes, even in cloudy Britain! Going abroad or spending longer in the sun, remember to increase your SPF level, reapply regularly, and go waterproof when there's going to be splashing!
Vaccinated is Protected: We're the only independent pharmacist in Lancaster qualified to advise and provide all your travel vaccination protection, often in one drop-in appointment, so don't risk falling ill, invalidating your insurance, or not being admitted to your dream destination by not having the right proof and protection.
Open early till late 6 days a week, and with regular seasonal tips on our Facebook, we've got you covered for summer fun- however much you dare to bare!