Genital Herpes

If you're experiencing symptoms of genital herpes or have concerns about a new or recurring outbreak, a confidential face-to-face consultation can help you access expert advice and appropriate treatment. Meet with one of our qualified prescribing pharmacists for a comprehensive assessment, personalised care and antiviral treatment where clinically indicated. Early assessment and treatment can help reduce the severity and duration of symptoms, improve comfort and lower the risk of transmitting the infection to others.

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters or sores around the genital or anal area, along with itching, discomfort, or flu-like symptoms during the first outbreak.

Some people may have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. The virus remains in the body and outbreaks may return, especially during stress or illness.

At our clinic, we offer confidential assessment, testing, advice, and treatment to help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks. Antiviral medication can help speed healing, reduce discomfort, and lower the risk of passing the infection to others.

How it works

Three steps from booking to treatment

1

Book your consultation

Choose your pharmacy service and arrange an appointment online.

2

Clinical consultation

Attend a private face-to-face consultation with a qualified pharmacist.

3

Treatment & prescriptions

Receive expert treatment recommendations and prescriptions where clinically appropriate.

Prices

TreatmentDetailsPrice
AciclovirAntiviral tablets£45ValaciclovirAlternative antiviral£45
Genital herpes testLaboratory testingPrice on request

Consultation £45. Treatment is supplied only where clinically appropriate.

GPhC registered pharmacy Registration 1119588. Check the register
Independent Prescribers Assessed, diagnosed and treated by a prescribing pharmacist
Private consultation room Nothing discussed at the counter

Frequently Asked Questions

As soon as you can. Antiviral treatment works best when it is started within the first few days of an outbreak.
The virus stays in the body, but treatment shortens outbreaks, eases symptoms and lowers the chance of passing it on.
Yes. If outbreaks are frequent, our pharmacist can discuss a longer suppressive course rather than treating each one as it comes.
Yes. Everything is discussed behind a closed door in our private consultation room, and nothing appears on your record at the counter.

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