Need health advice this summer? Visit Gaiger Pharmacy in Sutton

Summer brings opportunities for fun, travel both within the UK and abroad, and plenty of sunshine, but it also comes with certain health challenges. While nobody wants to pause the summer fun, if these problems do crop up it’ good to know that you local pharmacy is here to help!

At Gaiger Pharmacy in Sutton, we provide various services to ensure you and your family stay healthy throughout the summer season.

From managing hay fever symptoms to getting ready for international trips, we’re here to help! Whether you need medication or help & advice, our pharmacy team is here to help you get back to the summer fun.

Hay Fever Treatments & Advice

For people with hay fever they can almost dread spring and summer, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Our Sutton pharmacy offers a range of treatments to manage your symptoms effectively. From antihistamines to nasal sprays, we have a variety of hay fever treatments available and we’re confident we can find the right solution for you.

At Gaiger our pharmacists can help you choose the best treatment based on your specific symptoms and lifestyle. Visit our pharmacy and we’ll walk you through how to use each treatment type and help you find the right one for you.
Whether you’ve been managing hay fever for years or are experiencing it for the first time, we can help you control your symptoms and enjoy your summer.

Advice & Products to Stay Safe in the Sun

Basking in the sunshine is one of summer’s highlights, especially in the UK where we don’t get too much sun, but protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is crucial. There’s nothing quite like sunburn to ruin a summer holiday!
Our Sutton pharmacy stocks a variety of sunscreens suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and children’s skin. We’ll walk you through the different types available, and give you advice on how often and how much product to use when you reapply.

• As well as wearing sun cream there are some things you can do protect yourself from the sun:
• Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30, and reapply every two hours or after swimming.
• Wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.
  Seek shade during peak sun hours, typically between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Order Prescriptions for Travelling Abroad

Planning to travel abroad this summer? It’s so important that you make sure that you have all your necessary medications before you go! Gaiger Pharmacy offers convenient prescription refill services to make sure you have enough medication for your trip.

We can also provide guidance on storing and transporting your medications, as well as

Travel Vaccinations

Staying healthy while traveling abroad starts with proper travel vaccinations and preparation.

Wherever your destination, our pharmacists can help determine which vaccines you need. If you’re not sure which vaccines you need you can call our pharmacy and we’ll be able to advise you which ones you need and give you a timeline for administering them.

We provide vaccinations for:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid
• Yellow Fever
• Tetanus
• And more through our partner Miles Pharmacy

Why Choose Gaiger Pharmacy this summer?

Opting for our Sutton pharmacy means receiving personalised, local service you can trust.

Our team is here to bring health care advice and support to the community all summer long and beyond.

Whether you need hay fever relief, sun protection advice, prescription refills, support for travel-related illnesses, or travel vaccinations, we’re here to help. You can call our pharmacy on 020 8643 6787 or visit us on the high street for pharmacy advice.

We also offer the Pharmacy First scheme so if you are feeling unwell with either:

• A mild urinary tract infection
• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Mild ear infection
• Insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles

Our pharmacy can help you get quick and effective treatment without the need for a GP appointment.