Acne treatment, reviewed by a pharmacist
A short online consultation, a clinician-led prescription if suitable, and your treatment delivered discreetly. No GP visit needed.
- Answer a few quick questions about your skin
- Get a prescription from a UK clinician if suitable
- Treatment delivered discreetly to your door
Recognise the symptoms?
- Blackheads and whiteheads on the face, chest or back
- Red, inflamed spots or pustules
- Deeper, painful lumps under the skin (nodules or cysts)
- Oily skin, especially across the forehead, nose and chin
- Scarring or dark marks left after spots heal
- Symptoms that flare around your period or with stress
How it works
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your symptoms and medical history in a short online consultation.
Reviewed by a UK clinician
A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription.
Delivered to your door
Your treatment is dispensed and posted out in discreet, plain packaging.
Common acne triggers
Acne can be made worse by a number of everyday factors.
Hormonal changes
Diet and dairy
Comedogenic skincare or makeup
Stress
Sweat and friction
When to see a GP instead
This service is for mild to moderate acne. See a GP if you have severe, widespread cystic acne, acne that is scarring your skin, spots that suddenly worsen, signs of infection such as spreading redness, warmth or pus with fever, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, as some acne treatments aren't suitable.
FAQs
If appropriate, a UK clinician can prescribe a range of topical or oral treatments based on your consultation answers and photos. Not every treatment suits every case, and some require an in-person review.
Yes, clear photos help the clinician assess your acne accurately and recommend the most suitable treatment.
Most treatments take several weeks to show visible improvement, and some take a few months for full effect. Your clinician will explain what to expect.
Some acne treatments are not safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Let us know if this applies to you so a suitable option can be considered.
Yes, all orders are packaged in plain, unbranded packaging.
If your acne doesn't respond after a reasonable trial period, your clinician may suggest an alternative treatment or recommend seeing your GP.
This service is for adults. Under-18s should see their GP or a pharmacist in person for acne advice.
Ready to start treating your acne?
Complete your free online consultation today and let a UK clinician recommend the right treatment for you.
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