Your Health, On Your Time: Introducing Quick Pharmacist

Hey everyone, I’m  the pharmacist behind Quick Pharmacist. I started this service because, like so many of us, I know what it’s like to be stuck at work from 9 to 5:30, unable to slip away for a doctor’s visit. We’re all juggling packed schedules, and sometimes the healthcare system just isn’t set up to meet us halfway.

Quick Pharmacist is here to change that. I want you to feel comfortable, like you’re chatting with me in a private consultation room—only this time, it’s right from your phone. Everything you share is confidential, and I’m here to offer honest, expert advice, never influenced by “my cut” or any hidden agenda. Big or small, your concerns matter. Maybe you’re unsure which over-the-counter remedy is best for that nagging cough, or you need help tracking down a medication in short supply. Maybe you want reassurance when you’re shopping online for meds and want to know you’re making the right choice.

Since launching in November, I’ve been incredibly busy, and I couldn’t be prouder. I’ve guided people who just needed a bit of direction and offered life-changing advice more than once. For example, I had a patient on a blood thinner who described symptoms that just didn’t sit right with me. I urged her to stop it and head to the hospital, and she ended up needing an urgent triple heart bypass. It’s stories like this that remind me why I’m doing what I do: connecting directly with people who might otherwise slip through the cracks.

But this is just the beginning. I see Quick Pharmacist becoming an essential resource for folks who need help but can’t get it easily in person. Whether it’s workers who can’t get time off, people unsure about online medications, or just someone who needs fast, clear guidance on a health issue—they can reach me across multiple social media platforms and even WhatsApp. I’m building this to grow, to bring on carefully trained staff who share my values, and to keep this service free. As we expand, we’ll keep improving response times and eventually offer even more end-to-end support. The NHS is stretched thin, and if we can help with minor illnesses, quick questions, and general reassurance, that’s a win for everyone.

My mission is simple: to build real connections with patients, provide easy access to trusted advice, stay free, and work with other health businesses to bring care straight to the people who need it. Thanks for being part of this journey—I’m here whenever you need me!

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Cathy Kundra
a month ago

Are
you U.K. qualified pharmacist? Is this going to be a free service?

Zyad Asaad mohammed
4 days ago

Hello, I am assistant pharmacist I came to UK and I want to volunteer in pharmacy if you help me.