TRAVEL HEALTH SERVICE

Malaria Prevention in Wythenshawe, Manchester

Heading somewhere with a malaria risk? Our Wythenshawe pharmacist can talk you through the right antimalarial tablets and get you a same-day prescription — no GP appointment needed.

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Antimalarial Tablets, Not a Vaccine
15-Minute Consultation
Same-Day Appointments
4 tablet options
Malaria Prevention Consultation
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  • Pharmacist review of your itinerary
  • Right tablets matched to you
  • Same-day prescribing & dispensing
GPhC Registered Pharmacy
WHY IT MATTERS

Prevention, Not a Vaccine

No malaria vaccine here — it's the right tablets plus solid bite avoidance

A consultation to work out the right antimalarial tablets for your trip
Four Tablet Options, One 15-Minute Consultation

The Right Tablet for the Right Trip

There's no vaccine on offer here — malaria protection comes down to antimalarial tablets, prescribed after a quick chat with our pharmacist. We look at where you're going, how long for, and your medical history, then recommend from Doxycycline, Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil), Mefloquine (Lariam) or Paludrine/Avloclor (Chloroquine/Proguanil) — whichever suits your trip and your health.

  • A Quick, Focused Chat

    Destination, trip length, medical history — 15 minutes and we've got what we need.

  • Timing Depends on the Tablet

    Doxycycline and Malarone start 1–2 days out; Mefloquine wants 2–3 weeks' notice.

  • Tablets Don't Work Alone

    Pair them with repellent, covering up and mosquito nets for real protection.

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4 OptionsTablet Types
15 MinConsultation
100+Countries Covered
Same DayPrescribing
KNOW THE FACTS

What You're Actually Protecting Against

A serious mosquito-borne disease found across a lot of popular destinations

A bottle of antimalarial tablets

A Mosquito-Borne Parasite

Anopheles mosquitoes pass it on, mostly through bites after dusk.

Widespread Risk

Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and parts of the Pacific all carry risk.

Serious If Untreated

Left alone, it can turn life-threatening fast — quick treatment matters if symptoms show up.

Largely Preventable

The right tablets, taken properly and combined with bite avoidance, cut your risk substantially.

GOOD TO KNOW

Symptoms Can Show Up Long After You Land

Malaria can surface weeks or even months after you're home. If you get a fever or just feel off within a year of visiting a risk area, get medical care quickly and mention where you've been.

WHO IS IT FOR

Should You Book a Consultation?

If your trip touches a malaria-risk area, the answer is yes

Recommended For

Anyone Heading to a Risk Area

Sub-Saharan Africa, South or Southeast Asia, Central or South America — worth sorting before you go.

  • Any malaria-risk destination
  • Backpacking or rural itineraries
  • Visiting friends and relatives abroad
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Extra Care Needed

Pregnancy, Kids & Health Conditions

Not every tablet suits everyone — we'll walk you through the safest choice for your situation.

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding travellers
  • Children and older travellers
  • Immunocompromised individuals
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TRANSPARENT PRICING

Consultation & Tablets

Your pharmacist recommends the right tablets and confirms the price at your consultation

Consultation

Malaria Prevention Consultation

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  • 15-minute consultation with our pharmacist
  • Destination and medical history review
  • Prescription issued the same day
  • Tablets dispensed on-site
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We stock Doxycycline, Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil), Mefloquine (Lariam) and Paludrine/Avloclor (Chloroquine/Proguanil). Cost depends on the medication and course length — your pharmacist confirms the price before you buy. Antimalarials aren't usually an NHS travel service.

WHAT TO EXPECT

How the Consultation Works

A relaxed visit to our Wythenshawe pharmacy

We Talk It Through

Destination, trip length, accommodation, medical history — the full picture.

A Tailored Recommendation

Your pharmacist suggests the tablet that fits your trip and your health.

Prescribed on the Spot

No GP appointment to wait for — we can prescribe there and then.

What to Expect From Your Tablets

We'll flag anything worth knowing, like sun sensitivity with certain options.

The Full ABCD Approach

Awareness, bite prevention, tablets and diagnosis — we cover all four.

Private, No Referral

Antimalarials sit outside the NHS for travel, so book with us directly.

MALARIA FAQs

Common Questions

There isn't one available here — malaria protection means antimalarial tablets matched to your trip, plus solid mosquito bite avoidance.

Depends on where you're going, how long for, and your medical history. Malarone tends to be best tolerated, but Doxycycline, Mefloquine and Paludrine/Avloclor are all options — your pharmacist will steer you to the right one.

Depends on the tablet. Doxycycline and Malarone usually start 1–2 days before you fly; Mefloquine needs 2–3 weeks' head start. We'll confirm exactly when at your consultation.

Yes — tablets aren't 100% on their own. Stack them with DEET repellent, covering up, and mosquito nets or air-con where you can.

Symptoms can show up weeks or months later. Fever or feeling off within a year of visiting a risk area? Get urgent medical care and mention your travel history.

Book Your Malaria Prevention Consultation

Choose adult or child, then pick a time that suits you at our Bowland clinic

Can't find a suitable time? Call us on 0161 998 7114

Same Day Prescribing 4 Tablet Options No Referral Needed

Sort Your Antimalarials Before You Fly

Book a consultation with our Wythenshawe team — same-day prescribing, no GP needed.

Book Consultation Call 0161 998 7114