We now offer Pharmacy First Services

Shingles

Shingles is a painful rash caused by an infection of a nerve underneath the skin with the varicella-zoster virus. It causes a painful, blistering rash which is usually in just one part of the body. Shingles can cause pain and discomfort. The pain may be a constant, dull or burning sensation and its intensity can vary from mild to severe.

At Puri Pharmacy, we are trained in recognising signs and symptoms of shingles and we can help in the treatment of it. You do not need a doctors appointment, and you can simply walk into either branch.

Pharmacy First Shingles Treatment Advice

Symptoms of shingles

Shingles usually presents with pain and a rash.

While it’s rare, shingles can lead to a more widespread infection or affect both sides of the body, particularly in individuals with a weakened immune system.

As shingles can affect the nerves, commonly affected areas where the rash and pain can occur are the chest, abdomen, and upper face, including an eye.

Rash

Typically 2-3 days after the symptoms of pain, the shingles rash initially appears as red blotches that turn into itchy fluid-filled blisters.

The outbreak of new blisters can extend for up to a week. There may also be some swelling around the area.

As the blisters dry up, scabs form and some scarring may remain after the rash clears up.

Pain

Most people with shingles experience a localised band of pain in the affected area.

The pain may be a constant, dull or burning sensation and its intensity can vary from mild to severe.

You may have sharp stabbing pains from time to time, and the affected area of skin will usually be tender.


Pharmacy First Shingles Service

How to treat shingles

Our Pharmacist may offer you antiviral tablets to help speed up your recovery from shingles if:

  • you have a weak immune system
  • your pain or your rash is moderate or severe
  • the rash is affecting other areas of your body apart from your chest, tummy and back

Treatment is best taken within 3 days of your rash first appearing. If you have any pain, we can also suggest and recommend treatments in the Pharmacy

Pharmacy First Shingles

Think Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First allows patients to access FREE advice and treatment for shingles adult patients at Puri Pharmacy in Southall and Hillingdon.

You do not need a Doctors appointment and you can simply walk into either of our branches.

If you are a pregnant woman, we will refer you to your GP.

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What our customers say about our services

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Our Pharmacy First Services

We’re pleased to offer treatment for seven common conditions through the Pharmacy First scheme. Book your consultation online or visit us at our Hillingdon or Southall branch.

Acute Sinusitis

Available for patients 12 years and over.

Sore Throat

Available for patients 5 years and older.

Earache

Available for patients between 1 and 17 years old.

Infected insect bite

Available for patients of all ages.

Impetigo

Available for patients aged 1 year and older.

Shingles

Available for patients 18 years and older.

Uncomplicated UTIs

Available for women aged 16 to 64 years.

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Proudly serving Southall and Hillingdon, providing pharmacy services for over 40 years. Visit us at one of conveniently located branches.

Local Advice Service

Our pharmacists are here to provide you advice, whenever you need it. In the meantime read our curated guides for health advice.