Migraine treatment, reviewed by a pharmacist
A short online consultation, a clinician-led treatment plan, and your migraine treatment delivered discreetly. No GP visit needed.
- Free online consultation reviewed by a UK-registered clinician
- Personalised treatment plan to help manage migraine attacks
- Discreet delivery direct to your door if treatment is appropriate
Common migraine symptoms
- Moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing headache, often on one side
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light, sound or smells
- Visual disturbances (aura), such as flashing lights or blind spots, in some people
- Symptoms that worsen with movement or physical activity
- Attacks that can last from a few hours to several days
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 migraine triggers
Many people with migraine notice their attacks are linked to particular triggers. Keeping a simple diary of what you ate, how you slept and how you felt beforehand can help you spot patterns.
Stress
Poor or disrupted sleep
Certain foods or skipped meals
Dehydration
Alcohol, particularly red wine
When red flag symptoms need emergency care
Ordinary migraine, while debilitating, is not dangerous. However, some headache symptoms can signal a medical emergency and need immediate assessment. Call 999 or go to A&E straight away if you experience: a sudden, severe thunderclap headache that reaches maximum intensity within seconds to minutes; a headache with a high fever, stiff neck or rash; a headache that develops after a head injury; or a headache with new neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, slurred speech, double vision, difficulty walking, a seizure, or loss of consciousness. These are different from typical migraine, are not appropriate for treatment through this service, and should never be delayed, seek urgent in-person medical advice straight away.
FAQs
Migraine attacks are usually more intense than a typical headache, often throbbing, one-sided, and accompanied by nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound. Attacks can also stop you carrying on with normal activities, unlike most everyday headaches.
This varies by treatment type and by person. Your clinician will explain what to expect and how best to take your treatment, ideally as early as possible after an attack begins.
Possibly, you'll be asked about any medication and health conditions during your consultation so your clinician can check for suitability and interactions before recommending treatment.
There's no fixed number, but frequent attacks (for example, several a month) or attacks that are getting worse are worth discussing with a clinician, as preventive options may be appropriate.
Possibly. Your online consultation is designed to help identify migraine specifically, and will flag if your symptoms need an in-person GP assessment instead.
No, your consultation is handled entirely online. You'll only be advised to seek in-person or emergency care if your symptoms suggest something more serious than typical migraine.
Yes, regular sleep, staying hydrated, eating regularly and managing stress can all help reduce how often attacks occur for many people, alongside any treatment your clinician recommends.
Ready to take control of your migraines?
Complete our short online consultation today and let a UK clinician recommend a treatment plan to help manage your migraine attacks.
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