Your health, supported by the NHS, delivered with care.
Pharmacy First
We provide a range of free NHS services to support your everyday health needs. From minor ailments to prescription support, our expert team is here to help.
Common Health Conditions and NHS Pharmacy Services
Dyspepsia and Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Relief and advice for indigestion and acid reflux, including heartburn and stomach discomfort.
Gastrointestinal smooth muscle spasm
Support and treatment for abdominal cramps and spasms caused by gastrointestinal muscle contractions.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Advice and symptom relief for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), including bloating, cramps, and bowel changes.
Acute Diarrhoea
Treatment and guidance for sudden onset diarrhoea to help restore hydration and relieve symptoms.
Constipation
Support and treatment for constipation to help restore regular and comfortable bowel movements.
Haemorrhoids
Relief and treatment for haemorrhoids (piles), including pain, itching, and swelling around the rectum.
Allergy
Advice and treatment for allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, rashes, and watery eyes.
Cough
Assessment and treatment for dry or chesty coughs to help soothe irritation and support recovery.
Nasal Congestion
Relief and treatment for blocked or stuffy nose to ease breathing and sinus pressure.
Nasal Allergy
Advice and treatment for nasal allergies causing sneezing, congestion, and itchy, watery nose.
Travel sickness
Prevention and relief for travel sickness symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and vomiting during journeys.
Analgesics and Antipyretics
Medications to relieve pain and reduce fever safely and effectively.
Migraine and associated symptoms
Support and treatment for migraines, including severe headache, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Musculoskeletal & Joint
Relief and management for muscle, joint, and back pain to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
Vaginal Candidiasis
Treatment and advice for vaginal thrush, relieving itching, soreness, and discharge.
Fungal Skin Infections
Effective treatment and prevention for fungal skin infections like athlete’s foot and ringworm.
Preparations for warts and verrucae
Safe and effective treatments to remove warts and verrucae and prevent their spread.
Cold sores
Fast-acting relief and treatment for cold sores to reduce pain and speed up healing.
Threadworm
Treatment and advice to eliminate threadworm infections and prevent reinfestation.
Head lice
Effective treatments to remove head lice and prevent their spread within families and schools.
Scabies, Pubic (Crab) Lice
Specialised treatment and advice to clear scabies and pubic (crab) lice infestations quickly and safely.
Impetigo
Treatment and care guidance for impetigo, a contagious skin infection causing sores and blisters.
Shingles
Relief and treatment for shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
Bacterial skin infections
Effective treatment and advice for bacterial skin infections to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Cystitis
Treatment and advice for cystitis, a common urinary tract infection causing bladder pain and frequent urination.
Infected Eye
Care and treatment for infected eyes to reduce redness, pain, and discharge safely.
Management of Dry Eye
Relief and management for dry eye symptoms, including irritation, redness, and discomfort.
Allergic Eye Conditions
Advice and treatment for allergic eye conditions causing itching, redness, and watering.
Removal of Ear Wax
Safe and gentle methods to remove ear wax buildup and restore clear hearing.
Otitis Externa
Treatment and relief for otitis externa (swimmer’s ear), an infection causing ear pain and swelling.
Oral Ulceration and Inflammation
Care and treatment for oral ulcers and inflammation to reduce pain and promote healing.
Oral Thrush
Effective treatment and advice for oral thrush, a fungal infection causing white patches and soreness in the mouth.
Eczema and Allergy
Support and treatment for eczema and allergic skin reactions to reduce itching, redness, and inflammation.
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What our customers say
Highly recommend 👏
So happy with my experience today with the pharmacist. Got seen immediately and he went out of his way to help me.
Katie Swift
Fantastic service
What a wonderful team. My prescription has been out of stock in 3 different pharmacies. This team got me it delivered home next day as promised.
Mostafa Khalil
Trusted Local Support
Absolutely amazing service. Been suffering from hay fever symptoms for a long time. Arranged a consultation and the team couldn’t have been any more helpful.
Firash Rafiq
Great Advice, No Appointment Needed
Very professional service!! The 3 pharmacists were amazing, especially the tall one!
Amber Jeffryes
Why choose Carewise ?
Your health, our commitment—every step of the way
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the team behind Carewise Pharmacy: Yousef Khalil, Jamil Hussain, and Nuhan Hussain. United by a wealth of expertise, a profound dedication to patient well-being, and a deep-rooted commitment to the
Edinburgh community, they are poised to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care.
Yousef Khalil brings a robust background in primary care pharmacy, cultivated through extensive experience with leading companies such as Boots, Well, and Rowlands. His unwavering dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care forms the cornerstone of his practice.
Brothers Jamil and Nuhan Hussain complement this expertise with their own substantial experience in community pharmacy, gained through work with prominent pharmacy chains and a demonstrated passion for fostering strong connections within
Edinburgh's local communities. Beyond their professional endeavors, Jamil and Nuhan actively champion community development, regularly contributing to local initiatives and charitable causes throughout the city.
Together, Yousef, Jamil, and Nuhan are committed to
not only providing outstanding pharmacy services but
also to making a lasting, positive impact
community they are proud to serve.
