Private Health Plans – pay little more for a lot more

Private Health Care

Private Health Care

The beleaguered National Health Service does its best, but many people, cash not-with-standing, prefer to pay into a Private health Plan.  This serves as a kind of insurance against the risk of needing to pay for expensive, vital medical treatments.  A structure is put in place and the insured can choose at which level they wish to enter to pay for the health care and benefits they desire.  Some Businesses offer access to a private health scheme and allow their employees to contribute via their payroll services. [Read more...]

Allerief Chlorphenamine Oral Solution – 150ml

Allerief Chlorphenamine Oral Solution - 150ml Allerief Chlorphenamine Oral Solution provides fast and effective relief from the itchiness, redness and swelling caused by skin allergies and hayfever. Also provides fast relief from nettle rash, hives, heat rash, prickly heat, dermatitis, reactions to food additives, medicines, insect bites or stings, hayfever symptoms of the eyes and nose.Allerief Chlorphenamine Oral Solutionbelongs to the group of medicines known as antihistamines.It is used to prevent and relieve allergic conditions such as hay fever, insect bites, food allergies and some allergic skin reactions.Exposure to pollen, pet fur, house dust or an insect bite can cause the body to produce a chemical called histamine. The release of histamine causes allergic symptoms which can include rashes, sneezing, watery eyes and a running or blocked nose. Antihistamines stop the effects of histamine and help to relieve these symptoms.Frequently Asked Questions1. How can you sellthis itemfor so much less than my local chemist?We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded versionof Piriton Syrup.Piritonsactive ingredient is 2mg/5ml chlorphenamine which actually provides thedesired effects.2. Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.The key is the active ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom. Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product mustmeet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1s This Morning agrees“The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check its the same one at the same dose as the generic brand.

Hay-Band Drug Free Hayfever Relief

Hay-Band Drug Free Hayfever Relief Hay-Band Drug Free Hayfever Relief Enjoy your summer the natural way! No drowsy Re-usable No side-effects For thousands of years Chinese traditional medicine has used acupressure to treat such allergies. The Hay-Band has been developed to use these traditional methods to help you take back your summer without the need for drugs. The Hay-Band acupressure band provides drug free relief from the symptoms of hayfever without causing drowsiness and other side effects. The Hay-Band can be put on before you start to suffer from the symptoms of hayfever, but is also effective even after the onset of symptoms. Suitable for use by adults and children over the age of 3. The Hay-Band should not be worn during pregnancy. Size Guide: 15-40cm Full instructions inside box.

Piriton Syrup 150ml

Piriton Syrup 150ml Piriton Syrup 150mlPiriton Syrup contains the active ingredient chlorphenamine maleate. Chlorphenamine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines which help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. Piriton Syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny and itchy nose, with or without stuffiness) caused by hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies. Piriton relieves the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation associated with many allergic skin problems. Piriton Syrup is also suitable for hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies; nettle rash and hives; skin allergies and dermatitis; prickly heat and heat rash; allergic reactions to food, food additives or medicines; insect bites and stings; and the itchy rash of chickenpox. Many children find syrup formulations easier to take than tablets.Ingredients The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate (2mg/5ml). The syrup also contains sucrose, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour, peppermint oil, water and, as preservative, a mixture of methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E218, E214 and E216).DirectionsAdults: 10ml 4-6 hourly. Children 6-12 years: 5ml 4-6 hourly. 2-5 years: 2.5ml 4-6 hourly. 1-2 years: 2.5ml twice daily. WarningNot recommended under 1 year.

Piriteze Allergy Syrup Once-A-Day 10Mg 70ml

Piriteze Allergy Syrup Once-A-Day 10Mg 70ml Piriteze Allergy Syrup Once-A-Day 10Mg 70ml - It is a treatment for hayfever and skin allergies such as pet and house dust mite allergies.

Clarityn Allergy Tablets 7 Tablets

Clarityn Allergy Tablets 7 Tablets Clarityn Allergy Tablets - can relieve allergic symptoms due to hayfever and other airborne allergies such as house dust mite and pet allergies.

Optrex Eye Wash

Optrex Eye Wash 300ml Optrex Eye Wash is so versatile, its a must-have for your bathroom cabinet and first aid kit. Balanced at the natural pH level of tears and enriched with plant extracts, it cleanses and calms irritation, and you can use it in so many ways maintain everyday eye health:To gently help remove dust, make-up and other particles that can easily get trapped on the surface of your eye.As a sterile cleanser to remove sticky discharge from the area around an eye.To wash away allergens from the eye surface, helping to reduce the symptoms of hayfever or allergies.To quickly soothe and calm eyes that feel sore and irritated due to modern-day living.As a regular part of your hygiene regime, to help keep your eyes hydrated and refreshed, helping to prevent irritation and discomfort.

Clarityn Allergy Syrup

Clarityn Allergy Syrup Clarityn Allergy SyrupClarityn Allergy Syrup contains loratadine and provides effective relief from allergy symptoms with a single daily dose. It helps get you back to feeling normal. Clarityn Allergy (loratadine) syrup may be taken by adults and children over 12 years of age, and by children aged between 2 and 12 years whose bodyweight is more than 30kg. For children aged between 2 and 12 years who weigh less than 30kg, 5ml of syrup once daily can be taken. In adults it is used for the symptomatic relief of allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose and itchy, burning eyes, due to hayfever or other allergies. Also allergic skin conditions, such as urticaria (hives). In children (aged 2-12 years) it is used for symptoms of hayfever or allergic skin conditions. IngredientsThe active ingredient is Loratadine (5mg/5ml). The other ingredients are propylene glycol, glycerin, sucrose (granulated), citric acid, sodium benzoate (E211) and peach flavouringDirectionsAdults and Children over 12 years: Swallow two 5ml spoonfuls once daily.Children aged 2 to 12 years, weighing more than 30kg: Swallow two 5ml spoonfuls once daily.Children aged 2 to 12 years, weighing less than 30kg: Swallow one 5ml spoonful once daily.Children under 2: Not to be used.

Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief – 30 Tablets

Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief - 30 Tablets 32 Advantage card points. Boots Hayfever and Allergy Relief. One A Day to relieve the symptoms of hayfever, dust allergies, pet allergies and skin allergies. Each film coated tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg. FREE Delivery on orders over 45 GBP.

Piriton Allergy Tablets – 30 Tablets

Piriton Allergy Tablets - 30 Tablets Piriton Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny or itchy nose with or without stuffiness) caused by hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies. They relieve itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation associated with many allergic skin problems. Piriton Allergy Tablets also relieves the itchy skin rash of chickenpox.Piriton Allergy Tablets contain the active ingredient chlorphenamine. Chlorphenamine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines which help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.Piriton Allergy Tablets aresuitable for adults and children aged 6 years and over and can be taken for the followinghayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergiesnettle rash and hivesskin allergies and dermatitisprickly heat and heat rashallergic reactions to food, food additives or medicinesinsect bites and stingsthe itchy rash of chickenpoxWhats causing your allergy?All of us are exposed to different potential allergies at different times of the day. For example, if you go out to work and show allergy symptoms during the working day then something in your work environment may be triggering your allergy. If your symptoms are worse at bedtime, then it could be house dust mites in and around your bedding that are the triggers.Common allergy causing triggersHouse dust mites Pollen Pets Mould sporesFor more information on what may be causing your allergy, please click on the link below.