HELP BEAT BACK TO SCHOOL BUGS!

No sooner do the kids start a new term than they pick up some lurgy or other.

Coughs and colds, upset tummies, sickness bugs and headlice are among some of the main culprits, all of which can be treated at home with basic medicine available from your local pharmacy – no GP appointment or prescription required!

Simple steps such as stocking up on self-care essentials can help you treat minor illnesses at home.

• pain relief (paracetamol and ibuprofen)
• cough and cold remedies
• upset stomach treatment
• heartburn and indigestion treatment
• first aid kit

Save yourself time, and save the NHS money, see your pharmacist.