Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter is your local NHS community pharmacy in EXETER (EX4 2AD), providing free NHS ear checks and treatment for children aged 1 to 17 experiencing earache. Our pharmacist uses an otoscope to look inside the ear and can supply antibiotics if appropriate.
NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD
GPhC Accredited
Verified clinical premises
Same-Day Care
Fast online booking
No GP Referral
Direct pharmacist access
EXETER (EX4)
Local community clinic
NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD · 01392 221272
Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter is an accredited NHS community pharmacy located at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD. Serving patients across EXETER, EX4, and surrounding areas, our qualified pharmacists conduct in-person consultations for earache treatment (children) and clinical treatments in a dedicated private clinic room.
Providing earache treatment (children) and clinical healthcare services for residents across EXETER, EX4, and surrounding local postal districts.
Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter in EXETER (EX4 2AD) offers NHS Pharmacy First ear consultations for children aged 1 to 17. Our pharmacist will examine your child's ear with an otoscope in a quiet, private consultation room at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK to identify the cause of pain and provide prescription treatment if required.
Most earaches in children are caused by acute otitis media (an infection of the middle ear behind the eardrum). This frequently occurs after a cold, teething, or viral throat infection, as swelling blocks the Eustachian tube and traps fluid. While many ear infections resolve on their own within 3 to 7 days, bacterial infections may require antibiotics.
Younger children may not be able to explain where it hurts, but may refuse food, vomit, or tug repeatedly at their ear.
A child or teenager aged 1 to 17 with ear pain or suspected middle ear infection
Under 1 year of age, or experiencing chronic discharge lasting over 6 weeks
Adults aged 18 and over with earache should see their GP or book an ear microsuction check if wax buildup is suspected.
The pharmacist talks with you and your child about when the earache began and any other cold symptoms.
The pharmacist gently inspects the ear canal and eardrum with an illuminated magnifying otoscope.
If acute otitis media is diagnosed, antibiotics (like amoxicillin) or pain relief guidance will be provided directly.
Depending on the appearance of the eardrum and how long your child has had symptoms, the pharmacist can provide:
Accurate weight-based paracetamol or ibuprofen dosage guidance to keep your child comfortable.
Oral antibiotic liquid or capsules supplied directly under NHS protocol if a bacterial infection is diagnosed.
A delayed prescription to use only if symptoms worsen, or referral to a GP if complications are suspected.
For more information, see the NHS earache page.
Note when the earache started and whether there has been any discharge from the ear. Tell the pharmacist about any medications or allergies, especially penicillin.
The ear check and consultation are completely free on the NHS. In England, all prescription medicines for children under 16 (and under 19 in full-time education) are free of charge.
We are located at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD. Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter provides free NHS ear checks and earache treatments for children and young people across EXETER.
Call 999 or go to A&E if your child:
For urgent advice when pharmacies are closed, call NHS 111.
Free on the NHS. Appointments available today at Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter.
