Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon is your local NHS community pharmacy in BASILDON (SS14 2HB), 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.
418 WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON SS14 2HB
GPhC Accredited
Verified clinical premises
Same-Day Care
Fast online booking
No GP Referral
Direct pharmacist access
BASILDON (SS14)
Local community clinic
418 WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON SS14 2HB · 01268 520100
Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon is an accredited NHS community pharmacy located at 418 WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON SS14 2HB. Serving patients across BASILDON, SS14, 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 BASILDON, SS14, and surrounding local postal districts.
Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon in BASILDON (SS14 2HB) 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 418 WHITMORE WAY 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 418 WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON SS14 2HB. Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon provides free NHS ear checks and earache treatments for children and young people across BASILDON.
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 Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon.
