Treatment · pharmacist

Ask your pharmacist

Your local pharmacist is an underused, free resource for hay fever — they can tailor treatment without a GP appointment.

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What they can help with

Choosing between antihistamines, adding a steroid nasal spray, picking eye drops, and combining treatments safely with any other medicines you take.

What to tell them

Your main symptoms (nose, eyes, chest), when they started, what you've already tried, and whether you have asthma — smoke and pollen can worsen it.

When to see a GP

If symptoms stay uncontrolled despite proper treatment, or you have significant asthma symptoms, ask for a GP review and possibly a referral. See remedies.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a pharmacist help with hay fever?

Yes — a pharmacist can recommend and combine antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops, and check they're safe with your other medicines, without a GP appointment.

What should I tell the pharmacist?

Your main symptoms, when they started, what you've tried, and whether you have asthma — so they can tailor and safely combine treatments.

When should I see a GP instead?

If symptoms remain uncontrolled despite proper treatment, or you have significant asthma symptoms, ask for a GP review and possible referral.