USING THE NHS Almost all health problems can be more easily and successfully treated the earlier they are caught. The NHS has a range of services that offer convenient options that allow you to get the right treatment at the right time, and at the right place. Consult your GP as soon as symptoms develop and take advantages of any check-ups offered.
DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE WEB If you’re looking for health information online, the NHS website (www.nhs.uk), the country’s biggest health website, is the online ‘front door’ to the NHS. Buying drugs from illegal internet sites is potentially very dangerous. They are at best fake and useless, at worst harmful. You may also have your credit card details stolen as well. More important is the danger of not getting a medical diagnosis. Always speak to your doctor or chemist first.
PHARMACISTS: OVER THE COUNTER ADVICE Pharmacists are highly-qualified professionals providing advice on the use and selection of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. They can give advice on how to manage small problems and common conditions. This
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