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The right pharmacy for you?

So what are the things you should be looking at when you choose your pharmacy?

Painless dental treatment

It’s no fun allowing strangers with sharp tools near sensitive parts of your body. But thanks to some recent advances in technology there’s less to be afraid of than ever.

Your therapist: what you can expect

A therapist is there to offer a supportive, safe environment in which you can deal with your problems. But there are certain limits to what you can expect from your therapist.

A glossary of drug label terms

Don't know a side effect from an adverse effect? Can't tell a precaution from a warning? You're not alone.

A winning GP visit

It can be difficult to get an appointment with the doctor at the best of times. You're feeling horrible and the last thing you feel like is sitting in a waiting room for hours.

How good a patient are you?

You get sick. You go to the doctor. You get better. That’s it. Well, not quite. Despite what you may think, there are lots of things you can do to help the doctor who treats you.

Your medicine chest

How does one keep medicines safely out of reach in a home environment? What can you do to stop your toddler from eating a handful of vitamin tablets?

Medication: Follow the rules

So, what does 'compliance' with treatment mean? It means sticking to the instructions on how and when to take something. So what happens if you don't?

What to ask your GP or pharmacist

Rather than being too intimidated to ask your doctor or pharmacist about generic drugs, you can help ensure your health by asking him or her a couple of direct questions.