Pharmacy Clinic in Holborn, London — Private Pharmacist Consultations
The Ways Pharmacy Clinic lets you see a registered pharmacist about common health problems, travel health, sexual health, vaccinations and more, without waiting for a GP appointment. We are a GPhC-registered pharmacy (premises number 9012227) at 77 Southampton Row, Holborn WC1, around two minutes' walk from the British Museum. Many consultations can be done online with a phone or video call, and your treatment posted or ready to collect; others, such as vaccinations and examinations, take place in our private consulting room. Every treatment is supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed that it is suitable for you. Consultations are available in English or Chinese (中文).
Pharmacy Clinic at a glance
| Services | More than 35 services across travel health, men's and women's health, sexual health, common conditions, skin, stopping smoking and vaccinations |
|---|---|
| Price | Each service has a clear price shown below and on its own page. Treatment services have no separate consultation fee, and in-store checks are free |
| How it works | Online (a free online assessment, then a phone or video call with the pharmacist; you pay only once treatment is confirmed as suitable) or in store, depending on the service |
| Pharmacist assessment | Required for every treatment. If a treatment is not suitable, the pharmacist will not supply it and will tell you where to go instead |
| Where and when | 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET · Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm |
| Language | English and Chinese (中英文服务) |
Choose a service below and start its free online assessment, book an in-store consultation, or call 020 8106 7084.
Prices below are starting prices and may change. The price you pay is shown on each service page before you book. "Online" means the assessment and supply can be completed remotely. "In store" means you need to visit the pharmacy, although for some services the first assessment can be started online.
Travel health
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel vaccinations | Vaccines for your destination, such as hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and yellow fever, after a check of your itinerary | In store | £35 |
| Malaria tablets | Antimalarial tablets for travel to areas where malaria is a risk | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Altitude sickness tablets | Tablets to help prevent altitude sickness for high-altitude trips and treks | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Jet lag tablets | Melatonin tablets to help with jet lag after long-haul flights | Online / In store | £14.99 |
| Travellers' diarrhoea treatment | A standby treatment for moderate to severe diarrhoea while travelling, with advice on when it is needed | Online / In store | £19.99 |
Men's and women's health
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erectile dysfunction treatment | Assessment and treatment for difficulty getting or keeping an erection | Online / In store | £9.99 |
| Hair loss treatment | Treatment for male pattern hair loss, assessed with photos | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| UTI treatment | Treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis) in women aged 16 to 64 | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Contraceptive pill | Starting or continuing the combined pill or progestogen-only pill | Online / In store | £12.99 |
| Period delay | Tablets to delay your period for a holiday, event or special occasion | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Weight management | Support with weight loss, including medical treatment where suitable | Online assessment (London) / In store | Price after consultation |
Sexual health
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| STI testing | Private tests for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, syphilis and other infections | In store | £89 |
| Chlamydia treatment | Treatment after a positive chlamydia test result | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Gonorrhoea treatment | An injection to treat a confirmed positive gonorrhoea test | In store only | £79 |
| Bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment | Treatment for BV, a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge and odour | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Vaginal thrush treatment | Treatment for vaginal thrush, including when over-the-counter products have not worked | Online / In store | £4.99 |
Common conditions
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux and heartburn | A short course of acid-reducing treatment for recent heartburn or indigestion in adults | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Back pain | A short anti-inflammatory course for recent lower back pain from a strain | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Sinusitis | A nasal spray or, only if needed, an antibiotic for sinus symptoms lasting more than 10 days | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Hay fever | Prescription-only nasal sprays and eye drops when over-the-counter allergy medicines are not enough | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Asthma reliever inhaler | A replacement salbutamol inhaler for adults already diagnosed with asthma — not for asthma attacks | Online / In store | £19.99 |
| Migraine | Treatment for migraine attacks, after a pharmacist assessment | Online / In store | £14.99 |
| Conjunctivitis | Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis (sticky, red eyes) | Online / In store | £8.99 |
| Sore throat and Strep A | Assessment of a sore throat and an antibiotic only if a bacterial infection is likely | Partly online — throat check in store | £19.99 |
| Ear infection | Treatment for outer ear infections, and middle ear infections in adults after an ear examination | Partly online — ear examination in store | £19.99 |
Skin
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acne | Prescription-only gels and creams for mild to moderate acne, assessed with photos | Online / In store | £25 |
| Eczema and dermatitis | Steroid creams and ointments for flare-ups of eczema or dermatitis | Online / In store | £5.10 |
| Cold sores | Antiviral treatment for cold sores, including frequent or severe outbreaks | Online / In store | £4.99 |
| Impetigo | Cream treatment for localised impetigo, a contagious skin infection | Online / In store | £14.20 |
| Scabies | Treatment for scabies for you and the people you live with | Online / In store | £18.99 |
Stop smoking
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stop smoking service | Stop smoking medicines and support from a pharmacist | Online / In store | £49.99 |
Vaccinations
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vaccinations | All the private vaccines we offer, with prices, in one place | In store | £18.99 |
| Flu jab | Seasonal private flu vaccination | In store | £18.99 |
| COVID-19 vaccine | Private COVID-19 vaccination | In store | £94.99 |
| Shingles vaccine | Shingrix, a two-dose course to help protect against shingles | In store | £250 per dose |
| HPV vaccine | Gardasil 9 vaccination against human papillomavirus | In store | £175 per dose |
Other services
| Service | What it is for | How | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earwax removal | A free ear check, with wax removal if needed | In store | Free check · removal £50 |
| Private blood tests | Health checks and blood tests analysed by an accredited laboratory | In store | £89 |
| Vitamin B12 injection | A vitamin B12 injection after a pharmacist assessment | In store | £29 |
How the Pharmacy Clinic works
Online consultations
- Start the free online assessment. Open the service page and select "Start your free online assessment". You answer a short health questionnaire and confirm your identity by uploading photo ID, or by showing your ID during a video call.
- The pharmacist speaks with you by phone or video to go through your answers and confirm whether the treatment is suitable.
- If suitable, choose your medicine and pay. You only pay once the pharmacist confirms the treatment is suitable; if it is not, you pay nothing.
- Your medicine is posted or ready to collect. Paid orders approved by the pharmacist before 3:00pm on a working day are posted the same day — see our shipping information for delivery costs. You can also collect from our Holborn pharmacy once your order is approved. If you have already paid and the pharmacist decides the treatment is not suitable, you get a full refund.
In-store consultations
- Book or call ahead, or visit during opening hours.
- Pharmacist assessment in our private consulting room, including any examination needed, such as looking in your ears or throat.
- Treatment or vaccination if suitable, with advice on what to expect and when to seek further help.
When to see a GP or get urgent help instead
A pharmacy clinic is for common, uncomplicated problems. Call 999 or go to A&E for a medical emergency, such as chest pain, severe difficulty breathing, an asthma attack, signs of a stroke, a severe allergic reaction or heavy bleeding. Call NHS 111 if you need urgent advice and are not sure where to go. See your GP for long-term conditions, symptoms that keep coming back, or anything the pharmacist advises needs a doctor's assessment.
Why choose Ways Pharmacy
- Clear prices for each service, shown before you book
- Assessment by GPhC-registered pharmacists (premises 9012227), online or in a private consulting room
- Consultation and explanation in Chinese (中文) or English
- In Holborn, about two minutes' walk from the British Museum and close to Holborn and Russell Square stations
- Honest advice, including when you do not need treatment or should see a GP instead
Frequently asked questions
What is a pharmacy clinic?
It is a set of private services in which a pharmacist assesses your symptoms or needs and, where suitable, supplies treatment or gives a vaccination. Many treatments are supplied under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) — written instructions, approved by doctors and pharmacists, that allow trained pharmacists to supply certain prescription-only medicines to people who meet set criteria.
How is it different from seeing a GP?
Pharmacists can assess and treat a defined list of common conditions and give vaccinations, often on the same day. They cannot diagnose or manage everything a GP can, such as long-term conditions, problems that need tests or investigations, or treatment outside their approved criteria. If your symptoms are outside what a pharmacist can safely treat, we will tell you and suggest where to go.
Do I need a prescription?
No. For services listed here, the pharmacist carries out the assessment and supplies the treatment if suitable, so you do not need a separate prescription.
Is there a consultation fee?
No. Treatment services have no separate consultation fee — the price is the price of the medicine. Online assessments are free, and you only pay once the pharmacist confirms treatment is suitable. In-store checks, such as looking at your throat or ears, are free, the earwax check is free, and vaccinations have no separate consultation fee. Some services, such as blood test follow-ups, list a consultation price separately on their page.
Which services can be done online?
Services marked "Online" can be completed with an online questionnaire, an ID check and a phone or video call with the pharmacist. Vaccinations, injections and anything that needs an examination, such as checking your ears or throat, require a visit to the pharmacy.
Can young people use the online service?
Yes, for services where the age range allows it. For most conditions, a parent or guardian must be present on the video call, and must give the young person's weight where the dose depends on it. For contraception and sexual health (such as chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis and thrush), young people aged 16 and 17 can use the online service without a parent present. Under-16s who want contraception need to come into the pharmacy and speak with the pharmacist on their own, in private.
Why do you need to check my ID and speak to me?
UK regulations for online pharmacy services require us to confirm who you are (by uploading photo ID or showing it on a video call) and to have a two-way conversation with you, rather than relying on a questionnaire alone. This helps the pharmacist make a safe decision.
Can I have a consultation in Chinese?
Yes. Our pharmacists can explain your assessment and treatment in Chinese (中文) or English.
What happens if the pharmacist says a treatment is not suitable?
The pharmacist will explain why and tell you where to go next, such as your GP, a sexual health clinic, NHS 111 or emergency services. You will not be supplied a medicine that is not suitable for you.
Is this an NHS service?
No. Ways Pharmacy Holborn is a private pharmacy and does not provide NHS services.
Suspected side effects can be reported through the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
This page gives factual information about pharmacy services and medicines. Any medicine is supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed that it is suitable for you.
Ways Pharmacy
77 Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B 4ET
Telephone: 020 8106 7084
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am–6:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday
Around 2 minutes' walk from the British Museum, near Holborn station
GPhC-registered pharmacy premises: 9012227 · About Ways Pharmacy
