Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon is your local NHS community pharmacy in BASILDON (SS14 2HB), providing free checks and treatment for infected insect bites for adults and children aged 1 year and over. Our pharmacist can supply oral antibiotics if the bite has become infected.
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 infected insect bite treatment and clinical treatments in a dedicated private clinic room.
Providing infected insect bite treatment 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 consultations for infected insect bites. Our pharmacist will evaluate the redness, swelling, and heat around the bite at 418 WHITMORE WAY and can supply prescription antibiotics (like flucloxacillin) to stop the infection spreading.
Most insect bites (from mosquitoes, midges, horseflies, or fleas) cause a small, itchy bump that clears in a few days. However, scratching breaks the skin and allows common skin bacteria (such as Staphylococcus or Streptococcus) to enter, leading to a secondary bacterial skin infection or early cellulitis.
Draw a pen circle around the edge of the redness to track whether it continues to expand over the next few hours.
An adult or child aged 1 year or over with signs of an infected insect bite
Under 1 year old, bite occurred outside the UK (tropical risks), or severe allergic reaction
Normal mild itchiness without spreading redness does not require antibiotics; the pharmacist can advise on antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream.
The pharmacist checks when you were bitten, what bit you, and how the redness has changed.
They assess skin temperature, swelling, and check for signs of deeper cellulitis or lymphangitis.
If bacterial infection is confirmed, you will receive a full course of oral antibiotics (such as flucloxacillin) and care advice.
Depending on the severity and signs of infection, the pharmacist can provide:
A targeted course of flucloxacillin (or clarithromycin/erythromycin if penicillin-allergic) to eliminate the infection.
Non-drowsy antihistamines and soothing topical creams to reduce histamine-driven itching and swelling.
Clear guidance on tracking the infection border and warning signs that require hospital A&E care.
For more information, see the NHS insect bites page.
Do not apply heavy makeup or tinted creams over the bite. If possible, take a photo or mark the border of the redness with a pen before your visit so the pharmacist can see if it has spread.
The clinical consultation is free on the NHS. Antibiotics supplied for children under 16 are completely free; standard NHS prescription charges apply for adults unless exempt.
We are at 418 WHITMORE WAY, BASILDON SS14 2HB. Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon provides NHS insect bite assessments and antibiotic treatment for patients across BASILDON.
Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if you or your child:
For urgent advice when pharmacies are closed, call NHS 111.
Free on the NHS. Appointments available today at Whitmore Pharmacy - Basildon.
