Travel Health
Malaria Prevention in Manchester
GPhC 9012378 Pharmacist-led
Adults only. This service is available to patients aged 18 and over. You must confirm your date of birth at the consultation.
Our pharmacy provides malaria prevention for those travelling to destinations where health risks need careful consideration.
If treatment isn't right, the consultation fee covers written advice.
Booking holds your slot with a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of 25% of the treatment cost. The balance is settled at your appointment.
What Does Malaria Prevention Cover?
Malaria prevention involves assessing the specific health risks associated with your destination, travel itinerary and individual medical circumstances. At Longeva Wellness, pharmacist-led travel health consultations provide tailored recommendations which may include antimalarial prescription medications, vaccinations where relevant and general travel health precautions to reduce risk while abroad.
Each plan is personalised based on your travel route, duration and exposure risk.
Why Early Preparation Matters
Some travel health measures, including certain vaccines and preventative medications, need time to take effect before travel. Starting your malaria prevention planning early ensures there is sufficient time for any required prescriptions, vaccinations or dosing schedules to be completed properly.
Patients travel to our clinic from Rochdale, Manchester and across Greater Manchester for pharmacist-led travel health consultations delivered under clinical supervision.
What To Bring to Your Appointment
Please bring your full travel itinerary, including destinations, dates and planned activities. Any previous vaccination history and relevant medical information are also helpful in ensuring safe and accurate clinical advice.
Prescription Travel Medications
Where appropriate, prescription antimalarial medications may be provided as part of your travel health plan. Our team assesses suitability during consultation and issues prescriptions only where clinically appropriate and safe.
All prescribing decisions are made following a full clinical assessment.
After Your Consultation
Following your appointment, you will receive a personalised travel health plan covering recommended vaccinations, preventative medication and general health guidance for your destination. Written records can be provided where needed.
Our team remains available to support you with any questions before departure.
As a GPhC-registered pharmacy with pharmacist-led clinical governance, patient safety and professional care remain central to every consultation.
Our clinic offers free on-site parking, refreshments during your visit and convenient access from across Greater Manchester.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally at least four to six weeks before travel to allow time for all required vaccinations and medications to be arranged.
Do I need a consultation for every trip?
It depends on the destination. Trips to higher-risk regions benefit from a review even if you have travelled there before.
Are travel vaccinations available on the NHS?
Some are. Many are provided privately. Our team advises on what is available and at what cost.
Can I get malaria tablets from a pharmacy?
Some antimalarials are available without prescription. Others require one. A consultation identifies the most appropriate option.
GPhC-registered service. GPhC-registered pharmacy, prescription access, pharmacy-led
How it works
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Book or walk in
Pick a time online, or call for a same-day slot. Walk-ins welcome subject to capacity.
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Clinical consultation
Our pharmacist takes your history, checks suitability, and explains options in plain English.
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Treatment and aftercare
Where clinically appropriate, treatment is delivered on site with written aftercare and a clear follow-up plan.
Ready to book?
Same-day appointments available. A pharmacist sees every patient.