Unable to see your GP? Then simply drop in. Our pharmacist will discuss with you your malaria requirements and can even provide you with prescription only medicines via our anti malaria service.
We offer a blood pressure testing service to help you identify whether you have high blood pressure and offer advice on how to avoid high blood pressure. If necessary, we will refer you to your doctor, who can offer further advice. This service is usually available without any appointment.
Have your blood sugar levels checked either free or for a nominal of charge, see in store for offers and more details
We now carry out an instore diabetes service. Our fully trained pharmacy team will check your blood glucose level (ideally fasting) by carrying out a quick and simple blood test. We will also advise you on how to reduce risk of developing diabetes, by providing guidance on how to lead a healthier lifestyle. If necessary, we will refer you to your doctor for further tests. This service is usually available without appointment.
You can bring in any unwanted medicines into the pharmacy and we will send it away for incineration (does not include sharps, chemicals, bodily fluids and food).
The NHS Electronic Prescription Service is all about you. This FREE service allows your doctor to electronically send your prescription to Medicare Pharmacy, ready for collection. Or, for added convenience, once we've received it we can send your medicines right to your front door, ensuring you will never be stuck without medication again. With state of the art and reliable IT systems in place, you can be assured that this service is highly safe and extremely efficient.To Nominate Medicare Pharmacy and receive your prescriptions electronically Click here
Need advice and support? Drop in and we can help you in anyway we can.
Our friendly driver will be able to deliver medications to any home/workplace in Leicestershire.
As with prescriptions for medicines, your GP can write a prescription for gluten-free food which is then dispensed by a pharmacist. Only gluten-free staple foods that are approved by the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) can be prescribed for people with a medical diagnosis of coeliac disease. Please speak to our team who will help and guide you through the process.
If you’re suffering from symptoms of repeated indigestion (recurring dyspepsia), your doctor may refer you for a H-pylori ‘breath test’. This is a free NHS service which can allow us to establish whether or not you may be suffering from an infection of Helicobacter Pylori which may be the reason for your symptoms of dyspepsia. For further details on the service or to book for a test at Medicare Pharmacy, please contact the pharmacy team.
For those patients who find it difficult to manage their medications or when to take them, we can set up the medications according to time and day of the week, greatly improving patient compliance.
A Medicines Use Review is a free NHS service where you can discuss your medications with our pharmacists in a private consultation room. It will be an excellent opportunity for you to understand how your medicines should be used and why they have been prescribed as well as addressing any problems that you may have with them.
If you need a medicine or advice to treat a minor condition, you may be able to obtain this FREE of charge by using our NHS Minor Ailments scheme, instead of making an appointment with your GP.
Conditions covered by this NHS service vary by area but may include:
| Hayfever | Threadworm |
| Cough and cold | Nappy rash |
| Eczema | Mouth Ulcers |
| Diarrhoea | Headache |
| Head lice | Bites and Stings |
| Head lice | Bites and Stings |
| Conjunctivitis | Ear Ache |
| Heartburn and Indigestion | Cystitis |
| Thrush | throat Sore |
Please visit us for more information on this service.
As part of the annual national campaign to vaccinate high risk patients against the flu virus, we offer FREE NHS flu vaccinations in store to eligible patients. If you are not in the target patient group but would still like to get vaccinated, we offer a private flu service too which comes at a small cost. All our vaccines are suitable for vegetarians.
You can take part in the service if you have been prescribed a new medicine for any of the following conditions: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or have been given a new blood-thinning medicine. To take opportunity of this service, ask your pharmacist when you get come in with your new prescription.
We provide a service tailored to the needs of each Care Home, by offering advice and support to the residents and staff of care homes, including delivery of medicines. We will advise on the proper and effective ordering of medicines and appliances as well as their safe storage, administration and proper record keeping. We provide a dispensing service to suit the needs of the Care Home, whether that is dispensing into standard containers or into Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS).
If you’re struggling to manage your pain symptoms even with the use of prescribed medications, come and meet one of our pharmacists. We can sit down and discuss the different options available to you depending on your symptoms.
We can print passport photos as well as some visa photos in store.
We offer a discreet and fast pregnancy testing service instore. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your results with our pharmacist in our private consultation room. Simply bring in a morning urine sample in a specimen container and then wait or call back for your results. You will be given a report with your results filled in by the pharmacist that you can take to your doctor. We also stock a range of home testing kits for both ovulation and pregnancy confirmation.
If you are prescribed the same medicines regularly you may be able to benefit from the free Repeat Dispensing Scheme. This allows you to get your repeat prescriptions directly from our pharmacy without having to reorder them from your GP. If you are eligible and sign up for this service we will look after your repeat prescriptions. Before you run out of your medicine(s) let us know and we will dispense your prescription, ready for you to collect.
Please call us for more information
Simply fill in some details and we can order your prescription on your behalf. Just let us know which medicines you require a week before you run out by phone, fax or email and we will arrange to order, collect and have it ready for you in the pharmacy for collection. We also provide a delivery service so we can even deliver your request to you.
Please call us for more information
If you suffer from a particular respiratory condition such as Asthma or COPD, our suitably trained pharmacists can offer you some advice and support to help you get the most out of your medicines and effectively manage your symptoms.
We realise that giving up smoking is not easy. We can offer you all the guidance and support you’ll need to break the habit. Our team can help you put together a personalised quit program to help you stop smoking permanently. This includes advice on which nicotine replacement products to use and how to use them, regular reviews of your progress, advice and support.
Please call us for more information
People receiving palliative care will often be prescribed medication which is required immediately. We stock a range of specialist medicines used in palliative care so if you have a prescription for one of these medicines you can bring it to our pharmacy and we will be able to dispense it for you, without having to wait for it to be ordered and delivered. As well as being able to supply you with your medicines, our pharmacist will be able to offer advice and information on the medicines you receive.
If you are traveling abroad, we stock a comprehensive range of products to protect you and your loved ones from any traveler illness. These include anti-Malaria tablets, insect repellents and much more. Our pharmacists can give you good advice on how to stay free from illness allowing you to enjoy your holiday.
We also dispense veterinary prescriptions: all prescription only medicines can be dispensed by Medicare Pharmacy. If your pet has regular medication you are entitled to ask your vet for a prescription to be dispensed by a pharmacist. The vet will write a prescription, in much the same way as your family doctor and then give it to you. We also stock products for your pets at greatly reduced prices, please visit our online store.
Concerned about your weight? Our trained Pharmacists can sit and discuss different ways to help support you in managing your weight safely and effectively.
Unable to see your GP? Then simply drop in. Our pharmacist will discuss with you your malaria requirements and can even provide you with prescription only medicines via our anti malaria service.
We offer a blood pressure testing service to help you identify whether you have high blood pressure and offer advice on how to avoid high blood pressure. If necessary, we will refer you to your doctor, who can offer further advice. This service is usually available without any appointment.
Have your blood sugar levels checked either free or for a nominal of charge, see in store for offers and more details
We now carry out an instore diabetes service. Our fully trained pharmacy team will check your blood glucose level (ideally fasting) by carrying out a quick and simple blood test. We will also advise you on how to reduce risk of developing diabetes, by providing guidance on how to lead a healthier lifestyle. If necessary, we will refer you to your doctor for further tests. This service is usually available without appointment.
You can bring in any unwanted medicines into the pharmacy and we will send it away for incineration (does not include sharps, chemicals, bodily fluids and food).
The NHS Electronic Prescription Service is all about you. This FREE service allows your doctor to electronically send your prescription to Medicare Pharmacy, ready for collection. Or, for added convenience, once we've received it we can send your medicines right to your front door, ensuring you will never be stuck without medication again. With state of the art and reliable IT systems in place, you can be assured that this service is highly safe and extremely efficient.To Nominate Medicare Pharmacy and receive your prescriptions electronically Click here
Need advice and support? Drop in and we can help you in anyway we can.
Our friendly driver will be able to deliver medications to any home/workplace in Leicestershire.
As with prescriptions for medicines, your GP can write a prescription for gluten-free food which is then dispensed by a pharmacist. Only gluten-free staple foods that are approved by the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) can be prescribed for people with a medical diagnosis of coeliac disease. Please speak to our team who will help and guide you through the process.
If you’re suffering from symptoms of repeated indigestion (recurring dyspepsia), your doctor may refer you for a H-pylori ‘breath test’. This is a free NHS service which can allow us to establish whether or not you may be suffering from an infection of Helicobacter Pylori which may be the reason for your symptoms of dyspepsia. For further details on the service or to book for a test at Medicare Pharmacy, please contact the pharmacy team.
For those patients who find it difficult to manage their medications or when to take them, we can set up the medications according to time and day of the week, greatly improving patient compliance.
A Medicines Use Review is a free NHS service where you can discuss your medications with our pharmacists in a private consultation room. It will be an excellent opportunity for you to understand how your medicines should be used and why they have been prescribed as well as addressing any problems that you may have with them.
If you need a medicine or advice to treat a minor condition, you may be able to obtain this FREE of charge by using our NHS Minor Ailments scheme, instead of making an appointment with your GP.
Conditions covered by this NHS service vary by area but may include:
| Hayfever | Threadworm |
| Cough and cold | Nappy rash |
| Eczema | Mouth Ulcers |
| Diarrhoea | Headache |
| Head lice | Bites and Stings |
| Head lice | Bites and Stings |
| Conjunctivitis | Ear Ache |
| Heartburn and Indigestion | Cystitis |
| Thrush | throat Sore |
Please visit us for more information on this service.
As part of the annual national campaign to vaccinate high risk patients against the flu virus, we offer FREE NHS flu vaccinations in store to eligible patients. If you are not in the target patient group but would still like to get vaccinated, we offer a private flu service too which comes at a small cost. All our vaccines are suitable for vegetarians.
You can take part in the service if you have been prescribed a new medicine for any of the following conditions: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or have been given a new blood-thinning medicine. To take opportunity of this service, ask your pharmacist when you get come in with your new prescription.
We provide a service tailored to the needs of each Care Home, by offering advice and support to the residents and staff of care homes, including delivery of medicines. We will advise on the proper and effective ordering of medicines and appliances as well as their safe storage, administration and proper record keeping. We provide a dispensing service to suit the needs of the Care Home, whether that is dispensing into standard containers or into Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS).
If you’re struggling to manage your pain symptoms even with the use of prescribed medications, come and meet one of our pharmacists. We can sit down and discuss the different options available to you depending on your symptoms.
We can print passport photos as well as some visa photos in store.
We offer a discreet and fast pregnancy testing service instore. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your results with our pharmacist in our private consultation room. Simply bring in a morning urine sample in a specimen container and then wait or call back for your results. You will be given a report with your results filled in by the pharmacist that you can take to your doctor. We also stock a range of home testing kits for both ovulation and pregnancy confirmation.
If you are prescribed the same medicines regularly you may be able to benefit from the free Repeat Dispensing Scheme. This allows you to get your repeat prescriptions directly from our pharmacy without having to reorder them from your GP. If you are eligible and sign up for this service we will look after your repeat prescriptions. Before you run out of your medicine(s) let us know and we will dispense your prescription, ready for you to collect.
Please call us for more information
Simply fill in some details and we can order your prescription on your behalf. Just let us know which medicines you require a week before you run out by phone, fax or email and we will arrange to order, collect and have it ready for you in the pharmacy for collection. We also provide a delivery service so we can even deliver your request to you.
Please call us for more information
If you suffer from a particular respiratory condition such as Asthma or COPD, our suitably trained pharmacists can offer you some advice and support to help you get the most out of your medicines and effectively manage your symptoms.
We realise that giving up smoking is not easy. We can offer you all the guidance and support you’ll need to break the habit. Our team can help you put together a personalised quit program to help you stop smoking permanently. This includes advice on which nicotine replacement products to use and how to use them, regular reviews of your progress, advice and support.
Please call us for more information
People receiving palliative care will often be prescribed medication which is required immediately. We stock a range of specialist medicines used in palliative care so if you have a prescription for one of these medicines you can bring it to our pharmacy and we will be able to dispense it for you, without having to wait for it to be ordered and delivered. As well as being able to supply you with your medicines, our pharmacist will be able to offer advice and information on the medicines you receive.
If you are traveling abroad, we stock a comprehensive range of products to protect you and your loved ones from any traveler illness. These include anti-Malaria tablets, insect repellents and much more. Our pharmacists can give you good advice on how to stay free from illness allowing you to enjoy your holiday.
We also dispense veterinary prescriptions: all prescription only medicines can be dispensed by Medicare Pharmacy. If your pet has regular medication you are entitled to ask your vet for a prescription to be dispensed by a pharmacist. The vet will write a prescription, in much the same way as your family doctor and then give it to you. We also stock products for your pets at greatly reduced prices, please visit our online store.
Concerned about your weight? Our trained Pharmacists can sit and discuss different ways to help support you in managing your weight safely and effectively.