If you are suffering from domestic abuse, you can now safely and discretely seek support at Bricket Wood Pharmacy. Simply come to Bricket Wood Pharmacy and 'Ask for ANI', we will offer you a private space, a phone and offer you access to support services. #YouAreNotAlone
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
You can also check your blood pressure yourself with a home blood pressure monitor. which we sell at the pharmacy.
As a general guide:
If you think you may have an STI, the most important thing is to get tested and get medical advice quickly so you can start treatment.
At Bricket Wood Pharmacy you can ask for a FREE NHS 'GC Test' if you are 15 0r over. This is a self test kit which you can take away and use the pre-paid postage envelope.
The only way to find out if you have gonorrhoea is to be tested. If you suspect gonorrhoea or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI), it's important not to delay getting tested.
It's possible to be tested within a few days of having sex, but you may be advised to wait up to a week. You can be tested even if you do not have any symptoms.
Early diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea reduces the risk of complications developing, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or infection in the testicles. Complications that arise from long-term infection are much more difficult to treat.
Chlamydia is 1 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
It's passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults.
If you live in England, are under 25 and are sexually active, it's recommended that you get tested for chlamydia every year or when you change sexual partner.
Symptoms of chlamydia
Most people with chlamydia do not notice any symptoms and do not know they have it.
If you think you're at risk of having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or have any symptoms of chlamydia, ask us for a 'GC Test'.
We stock a range of cosmetics
If you have out of date or unwanted medicines, both prescription or over the counter drugs, don’t bin them or flush them.
You can bring your unwanted or out of date medicines back to the pharmacy for safe disposal, and it’s completely FREE. Please DO NOT bring any needles or sharps to the pharmacy, our team will inform you how you can have these safely collected from your house.
Each year enormous quantities of unused and expired medications are dumped into bins or flushed down toilets and sinks. The effects on the environment and human health are unclear but evidence is pointing to the presence of chemicals from prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in soil, drinking water and the surrounding environment. Just as proper medication administration is important, so is safe and cautious disposal.
We are able to obtain your prescriptions electronically without the need for a paper copy. Simply ask your GP Surgery to nominate Bricket Wood Pharmacy in order for your prescriptions to be transferred to us electronically. Alternatively, please complete a nomination form and we can nominate on your behalf.
You can order your medication by downloading our App OR by dowloading the 'NHS App' from App store or Play store.
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Can't get to us? We also offer FREE local prescription delivery within Bricket Wood*.
Thank you for supporting you local pharmacy!
The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) – there are two types, Levonelle or ellaOne.:
After consultation with a pharmacist you can BUY emergency contraception from Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans. Levonelle can be taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. Girls under 16 can get Levonelle, but only with a prescription from their doctor.
ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (five days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.
You can also get both Levonelle and ellaOne free of charge from:
Make life easier for yourself and use our App to order your medication.
Simply fill out our nomination form on our website or in store and you can have your electronic prescription sent to us as soon as it is signed by your GP!
We stock a large range of medication allowing you to collect your medication from us without delay. If we don't have your medication in stock, we will usually receive supplies the next working day.
Download our Mobile App to start ordering your repeat prescriptions now. Click on the link to download our app or use the QR Code.
(App powered by HealthEra)
Can't get to us?...We offer FREE prescription delivery within Bricket Wood, St.Albans, AL2 3 postcode area*.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
We offer a FREE Prescription Delivery service within Bricket Wood, 'AL2 3' post code area. Please contact us for more information.
Thank you for supporting your local pharmacy!
Terms and conditions apply*
Discover our range of gifts, jewellery, perfumes and greeting cards. Find the perfect gift for various occasions. We have gifts to suit any style or budget whether it’s for someone special, a birthday, Christmas or just because....
We stock Levi & Lex Jewellery and the Verset Parfums range at Bricket Wood Pharmacy.
We supply a range of mobility aids to support independent living at Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans. Come in store to view our catalogue of products.
We have aids for mobility when you're at home or to support you if you are going out, such as walking sticks. Brilliant gadgets help out with medication and general household tasks. Backrests and tray tables keep you more comfortable in bed, while bathroom aids and incontinence products to help you with personal care.
Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter season against flu with our private and NHS flu jab services. We offer free NHS flu vaccinations for eligible patients and also private flu vaccination service.
Why get a flu jab?
Flu is a contagious viral disease that can spread by coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces or people. Stay healthy and protect your friends, family and work colleagues by getting vaccinated.
One of our pharmacists will carry out a consultation to ensure that the flu jab is safe and appropriate for you. You may ask any questions that you might have about flu vaccinations during this consultation.
Free NHS flu jabs
Flu can be serious in some patient groups as it can lead to further complications. The NHS free flu jab service provides free flu vaccination to these specific patient groups. We at Bricket Wood pharmacy may be able to offer you free NHS flu vaccinations if you are aged 65 or over (or will turn 65 by 31st of March of the Flu season, or if you are aged 18 or over and you:
Our pharmacists will check your eligibility for the free flu vaccination during your consultation. If you are not eligible for the free NHS flu jab, you can get the private flu jab.
Private flu jab
Our pharmacy also offers a private flu vaccination service. You will be able to protect yourself and your loved ones with the private flu jab services if you don’t qualify for the free NHS flu jab services. Please contact us to book an appointment.
Bricket Wood Pharmacy offers Nicotine Replacement Therapy Voucher Processing. Simply provide the pharmacist with your voucher code to allow us to dispense your NRT products.
We dispense private prescriptions issued by your Doctor, Dentist and Veterinary Surgeon. Various online private doctors can send the private prescription to us for urgent dispensing. Please ask in store for more information.
Bricket Wood Pharmacy is a 'Healthy Living Pharmacy'.
We provide advice to increase your knowledge, awareness and understanding on leading healthier lifestyles so as to improve your health. In cases where we cannot provide a particular advice, service or treatment, we will ensure that you are appropriately signposted to other healthcare and social services.We stock a range of styles and strengths of reading glasses for you to choose from at Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans.
Beginning in the early to mid 40s many adults may start to have problems seeing clearly reading, especially when working on a computer. Initially, you may need to hold reading materials further away to see them clearly. Print on newspapers or on restaurant menus may appear blurred, especially in dim lighting. This is caused by the eyes lens becoming less flexible with age and these changes will progress with time.
If you are suffering from domestic abuse, you can now safely and discretely seek support at Bricket Wood Pharmacy. Simply come to Bricket Wood Pharmacy and 'Ask for ANI', we will offer you a private space, a phone and offer you access to support services. #YouAreNotAlone
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
You can also check your blood pressure yourself with a home blood pressure monitor. which we sell at the pharmacy.
As a general guide:
If you think you may have an STI, the most important thing is to get tested and get medical advice quickly so you can start treatment.
At Bricket Wood Pharmacy you can ask for a FREE NHS 'GC Test' if you are 15 0r over. This is a self test kit which you can take away and use the pre-paid postage envelope.
The only way to find out if you have gonorrhoea is to be tested. If you suspect gonorrhoea or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI), it's important not to delay getting tested.
It's possible to be tested within a few days of having sex, but you may be advised to wait up to a week. You can be tested even if you do not have any symptoms.
Early diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhoea reduces the risk of complications developing, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or infection in the testicles. Complications that arise from long-term infection are much more difficult to treat.
Chlamydia is 1 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.
It's passed on through unprotected sex (sex without a condom) and is particularly common in sexually active teenagers and young adults.
If you live in England, are under 25 and are sexually active, it's recommended that you get tested for chlamydia every year or when you change sexual partner.
Symptoms of chlamydia
Most people with chlamydia do not notice any symptoms and do not know they have it.
If you think you're at risk of having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or have any symptoms of chlamydia, ask us for a 'GC Test'.
We stock a range of cosmetics
If you have out of date or unwanted medicines, both prescription or over the counter drugs, don’t bin them or flush them.
You can bring your unwanted or out of date medicines back to the pharmacy for safe disposal, and it’s completely FREE. Please DO NOT bring any needles or sharps to the pharmacy, our team will inform you how you can have these safely collected from your house.
Each year enormous quantities of unused and expired medications are dumped into bins or flushed down toilets and sinks. The effects on the environment and human health are unclear but evidence is pointing to the presence of chemicals from prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in soil, drinking water and the surrounding environment. Just as proper medication administration is important, so is safe and cautious disposal.
We are able to obtain your prescriptions electronically without the need for a paper copy. Simply ask your GP Surgery to nominate Bricket Wood Pharmacy in order for your prescriptions to be transferred to us electronically. Alternatively, please complete a nomination form and we can nominate on your behalf.
You can order your medication by downloading our App OR by dowloading the 'NHS App' from App store or Play store.
(Powered by HealthEra)
Can't get to us? We also offer FREE local prescription delivery within Bricket Wood*.
Thank you for supporting you local pharmacy!
The emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) – there are two types, Levonelle or ellaOne.:
After consultation with a pharmacist you can BUY emergency contraception from Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans. Levonelle can be taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken within 12 hours of having unprotected sex. You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. Girls under 16 can get Levonelle, but only with a prescription from their doctor.
ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (five days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.
You can also get both Levonelle and ellaOne free of charge from:
Make life easier for yourself and use our App to order your medication.
Simply fill out our nomination form on our website or in store and you can have your electronic prescription sent to us as soon as it is signed by your GP!
We stock a large range of medication allowing you to collect your medication from us without delay. If we don't have your medication in stock, we will usually receive supplies the next working day.
Download our Mobile App to start ordering your repeat prescriptions now. Click on the link to download our app or use the QR Code.
(App powered by HealthEra)
Can't get to us?...We offer FREE prescription delivery within Bricket Wood, St.Albans, AL2 3 postcode area*.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
We offer a FREE Prescription Delivery service within Bricket Wood, 'AL2 3' post code area. Please contact us for more information.
Thank you for supporting your local pharmacy!
Terms and conditions apply*
Discover our range of gifts, jewellery, perfumes and greeting cards. Find the perfect gift for various occasions. We have gifts to suit any style or budget whether it’s for someone special, a birthday, Christmas or just because....
We stock Levi & Lex Jewellery and the Verset Parfums range at Bricket Wood Pharmacy.
We supply a range of mobility aids to support independent living at Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans. Come in store to view our catalogue of products.
We have aids for mobility when you're at home or to support you if you are going out, such as walking sticks. Brilliant gadgets help out with medication and general household tasks. Backrests and tray tables keep you more comfortable in bed, while bathroom aids and incontinence products to help you with personal care.
Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter season against flu with our private and NHS flu jab services. We offer free NHS flu vaccinations for eligible patients and also private flu vaccination service.
Why get a flu jab?
Flu is a contagious viral disease that can spread by coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated surfaces or people. Stay healthy and protect your friends, family and work colleagues by getting vaccinated.
One of our pharmacists will carry out a consultation to ensure that the flu jab is safe and appropriate for you. You may ask any questions that you might have about flu vaccinations during this consultation.
Free NHS flu jabs
Flu can be serious in some patient groups as it can lead to further complications. The NHS free flu jab service provides free flu vaccination to these specific patient groups. We at Bricket Wood pharmacy may be able to offer you free NHS flu vaccinations if you are aged 65 or over (or will turn 65 by 31st of March of the Flu season, or if you are aged 18 or over and you:
Our pharmacists will check your eligibility for the free flu vaccination during your consultation. If you are not eligible for the free NHS flu jab, you can get the private flu jab.
Private flu jab
Our pharmacy also offers a private flu vaccination service. You will be able to protect yourself and your loved ones with the private flu jab services if you don’t qualify for the free NHS flu jab services. Please contact us to book an appointment.
Bricket Wood Pharmacy offers Nicotine Replacement Therapy Voucher Processing. Simply provide the pharmacist with your voucher code to allow us to dispense your NRT products.
We dispense private prescriptions issued by your Doctor, Dentist and Veterinary Surgeon. Various online private doctors can send the private prescription to us for urgent dispensing. Please ask in store for more information.
Bricket Wood Pharmacy is a 'Healthy Living Pharmacy'.
We provide advice to increase your knowledge, awareness and understanding on leading healthier lifestyles so as to improve your health. In cases where we cannot provide a particular advice, service or treatment, we will ensure that you are appropriately signposted to other healthcare and social services.We stock a range of styles and strengths of reading glasses for you to choose from at Bricket Wood Pharmacy, St.Albans.
Beginning in the early to mid 40s many adults may start to have problems seeing clearly reading, especially when working on a computer. Initially, you may need to hold reading materials further away to see them clearly. Print on newspapers or on restaurant menus may appear blurred, especially in dim lighting. This is caused by the eyes lens becoming less flexible with age and these changes will progress with time.