Consultation
Treatments
Delivery
Payment

Medical Assessment for Acid Reflux

To help us supply you with the most suitable treatment, please complete this online consultation.

Ordered treatment before? Log in now to check out faster.

Your Symptoms
Are you aged over 50 with new or recently changed symptoms?
    Unable to proceed, please consult your GP.
    Please complete this question.
    Are you experiencing acid reflux at least twice a week? Symptoms include:
    • Heartburn - a burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that occurs after eating and lasts a few minutes to several hours
    • Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down or eating
    • Burning in the throat, or hot, sour, acidic or salty-tasting fluid at the back of the throat
    • Feeling of food "sticking" in the middle of the chest or throat
    We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication for treating other conditions. Please consult your GP for the treatment of any other condition.
    Please complete this question.
    Are you experiencing any of the following?
    • difficulty swallowing
    • unintentional weight loss
    • abdominal swelling
    • persistent vomiting
    • severe/persistent diarrhoea
    • vomiting blood
    • blood in your stools or black, tarry stools
    • have iron deficiency anaemia
    • severe liver problems
    Consult your GP urgently. These symptoms indicate the possibility of a more serious illness.
    Please complete this question.
    Your Health
    Are you breast feeding or pregnant or possibly pregnant?
      We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication. Please consult your GP.
      Please complete this question.
      Do you have an allergy (hypersensitivity) to medicines containing proton pump inhibitors (e.g.omeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole)?
        We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication. Please consult your GP.
        Please complete this question.
        Do you have any of the following conditions:
        • Osteoporosis
        • Liver problems
        • Gastric cancer
        • Hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium in the blood)
        We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication. Please consult your GP.
        Please complete this question.
        Have you ever developed a ring-shaped or plaque-shaped rash after sunlight exposure, at a time you have been actively taking a proton pump inhibitor?
          Proton Pump Inhibitors have very occasionally been found to be associated with a condition called “Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE). Please discuss your rash with your doctor. If you have already discussed your rash with a doctor and have a clear diagnosis confirming your rash is not SCLE, please change your answer to NO and continue.
          Please complete this question.
          Your Medication
          Are you currently taking any medication (including over the counter, prescription or recreational drugs)?
          Are you taking any of the following medications?
          • NSAID anti-inflammatory painkillers (e.g. ibuprofen)
          • Ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole or voriconazole (used to treat infections caused by a fungus)
          • Digoxin (used to treat heart problems)
          • Diazepam (used to treat anxiety, relax muscles or in epilepsy)
          • Ulipristal (used as emergency contraception or treatment for fibroids)
          • Phenytoin or Fosphenytoin (used in epilepsy)
          • Medicines that are used to thin your blood, such as warfarin or other vitamin K blockers.
          • Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis)
          • Atazanavir, Rilpivirine, Tripranavir, Saquinavir, Nelfinavir, Raltegravir (used to treat HIV infection)
          • Ledipasvir (used for Hepatitis C treatment)
          • Ciclosporin or Tacrolimus (in cases of organ transplantation)
          • St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) (used to treat mild depression)
          • Cilostazol (used to treat intermittent claudication)
          • Clopidogrel (used to prevent blood clots (thrombi))
          • Vitamin B12, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin
          • Erlotinib, Dabrafenib, Lapatinib or Pazopanib (for cancer treatment)
          • Clarithromycin (an antibiotic)
          • Methotrexate (for cancer or rheumatoid arthritis treatment)
          • Escitalopram (an antidepressant)
          • Clozapine (for schizophrenia)
          We are unable to supply you with treatment. Please consult your GP or doctor for more information.
          Please complete this question.
          Agreement
          Do you understand that acid reflux treatment supplied through this service can only be used for the short-treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) also known as heartburn/acid indigestion for a maximum of 28 days?
            We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication for treating other conditions. Please consult your GP for the treatment of any other condition.
            Please complete this question.
            Do you understand that healthy eating, reduced alcohol consumption, a healthy body weight and smoking cessation are advisable?
              If you need more information on lifestyle advice contact our helpline.
              Please complete this question.
              Do you understand that if you experience no relief after 14 days or your symptoms persist after 28 days of treatment you must contact your GP for further diagnosis/treatment?
                We are unable to supply you with acid reflux medication for treating other conditions. Please consult your GP for the treatment of any other condition.
                Please complete this question.
                Do you agree to the following?
                • You will read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medication
                • You will contact us and inform your GP of your medication if you experience any side effects of treatment, you start new medication and/or your medical conditions change during treatment
                • The treatment is solely for your own use
                • You have answered all the above questions accurately and truthfully
                • You understand our prescribers take your answers in good faith and base their prescribing decisions accordingly, and that incorrect information can be hazardous to your health
                • You understand that whilst decisions relating to your treatment are made jointly between you and the prescriber, the final decision to issue a prescription will always be with the prescriber
                You must agree to this before continuing. If you need assistance contact our customer support.
                Please complete this question.
                Complete our 2 minute questionnaire
                We’re almost done!
                Ana Carolina Osorio De Faria Goncalves
                To find a treatment suitable for you, we just need you to answer a few questions.
                Ana Carolina Goncalves
                Superintendent Pharmacist
                Confidential & Secure
                • We will review your details in complete confidence
                • Your medication will be delivered in plain unlabelled packaging
                • Appears on your statement as "Pharma"
                • All data is securely encrypted with 256-bit SSL
                Lowest Price Guarantee

                We're so confident you won't find your treatment cheaper, that if you do, we'll refund the difference for up to 14 days!

                Need help?

                If you need help with this medical assessment, contact our helpline:

                0207 112 9014

                or email us:

                help@pharmica.co.uk
                Fully Regulated

                We are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council

                Online Pharmacy Logo View GPhC Registration