Travel Jabs and Medications

Depending on your destination, you might need specific medications or vaccinations to make sure you stay healthy while you’re abroad. Pop into your local pharmacy for essential travel medications, including antimalarial drugs and altitude sickness medication. Your local pharmacy team can offer advice on the appropriate vaccines you might need, based on your travel itinerary and individual health considerations - and some pharmacies can even give you the vaccinations at a time convenient to you, without having to visit your local GP to get them.

Prescription Medication Refills

If you take regular prescription medications, it’s important to make sure you have an ample supply for the duration of your trip. Visiting your pharmacy a week or so before you head out will allow you to refill your prescriptions and make sure you won’t run out while you’re away from home. Your pharmacy team will also provide you with important information about storing and carrying your medications while you travel.

First Aid Supplies

Unfortunately, accidents and minor injuries can happen anytime, even when you’re on vacation. It’s wise to carry a basic first aid kit with you, and your local pharmacy can provide you with the supplies you need. We recommend bandages, antiseptic creams, pain relievers and adhesive apes, as having these supplies on hand can help you address minor health issues quickly, until you can seek assistance from a local healthcare provider.

Travel Health Advice

Pharmacists are extremely knowledgeable healthcare professionals who can offer valuable advice on travel health and safety. When it comes to common travel health concerns including motion sickness, jet lag and traveller’s diarrhoea, your local pharmacist can provide guidance and suitable over-the-counter remedies, or suggest preventive measures to make sure your trip is as enjoyable as possible.

Travel-Sized Toiletries

Your local pharmacy may offer a range of travel-sized toiletries including toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen and insect repellent. These convenient sizes will comply with airport security regulations, which means you can pack them in your carry-on luggage. You can save time and effort by buying these toiletries from your local pharmacy, ensuring you have all the essentials you need for your holiday.

Travel Accessories

Your community pharmacy might stock a variety of travel accessories to help enhance your travel experience, including travel pillows, earplugs, eye masks, compression socks and travel-sized hand sanitisers. If you’re about to embark on a long flight or bus ride, these accessories can be the difference between a comfortable trip or a nightmare.

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Remember, it’s always wise to visit your local pharmacy well in advance of your travel date, to allow sufficient time for prescription refills, vaccine administration, and gathering necessary travel supplies. Don’t overlook the valuable resources and expertise available at your nearest pharmacy - find your closest pharmacy using our postcode tool, and make time to pop in so you can set sail with confidence and enjoy a worry-free trip.