Anti-Malarials At Batley Pharmacy

Avoid the risk of Malaria while travelling. Batley Pharmacy offers antimalarials and personalised advice tailored to your destination!

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What Are Malaria Tablets?

We offer convenient access to antimalarial tablets in the UK, with expert advice from our trained pharmacists to ensure safe travel.

Our pharmacists will assess your travel itinerary and medical history to recommend the right antimalarial for you.

Do I need Malaria Tablets for Travel?

You may need malaria tablets while travelling to high-risk areas:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Asia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central and South America
  • Parts of the Middle East

We provide destination-specific risk assessment to confirm if antimalarials are needed

How to Take Malaria Tablets

It depends on the type prescribed:

  • Start malaria tablets before entering a malaria zone
  • Continue daily or weekly as advised
  • Complete the full post-travel course

It's vital to follow the exact schedule to ensure full protection. We'll provide clear instructions and travel packs for convenience.

Types of Malaria Tablets

There are several types of malaria tablets available in the UK, including

Malarone (Atovaquone/ Proguanil)

  • Taken once daily
  • Start 1–2 days before travel
  • Continue for 7 days after leaving
  • Electrolyte sachets

Doxycycline Malaria Tablets

  • Taken daily
  • Start 1–2 days before travel
  • Continue for 28 days
  • Affordable option
  • Not suitable for pregnant women or children under 12

Lariam (Mefloquine)

  • Taken weekly
  • Started 2–3 weeks before travel
  • Suitable for long trips
  • Careful screening due to potential side effects
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Buy Malaria Tablets Online or In-Store

You can buy malaria tablets in-store through Batley Pharmacy after a simple travel health consultation. We will assess your travel itinerary, medical history before

  • No long GP waits
  • Same-day access
  • NHS-trained pharmacists
  • Travel health consultation included

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Malaria Prevention Tips

Taking malaria tablets for travel is the key to preventing Malaria. You can include these as part of your travel:

  • Insect repellent with DEET
  • Mosquito nets
  • Wearing long sleeves and trousers after dusk
  • Staying in air-conditioned rooms
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Why choose Batley Pharmacy?

  • Expert travel advice
  • Access to travellers' diarrhoea medications
  • Quick prescription service
  • Itinerary-based risk assessment
  • One-stop travel treatment centre

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