Express Chemist

Express Chemist, online pharmacy based in Maidstone

Express Chemist is a UK online pharmacy established in 2000. Its activity focuses on the sale and shipping of pharmacy medicines and health products, with a service that the company itself describes as discreet. The company operates mainly through its online store and is based in Maidstone.

In its presentation, the company defines itself as one of the leading online pharmacies in the country and notes that it specialises in treatments for common conditions, with a fast, efficient service and industry knowledge.

Pharmacy product catalogue

The store's catalogue is organised into major areas: pharmacy, health, grooming, vitamins, beauty, fragrances and toiletries. Within the pharmacy section, categories such as acne, allergies and hay fever, anaesthetics, antifungals, pain and colds, ear and eye care, haemorrhoids, head lice, pain, skin care, stomach and digestion, stop smoking, excessive sweating and worms are covered.

The health section includes general health products, baby and child health, first aid, health by area of the body, pet health, electrical health devices and health advice. Featured items in the catalogue include Phenergan Tablets 25 mg, Ametop Gel 4%, Aptamil Nutriprem 2, Aymes Actagain 1.5, OraNurse Original Toothpaste, Eurax Cream, Celluvisc Eye Drops, Accu-Chek FastClix Lancets, AgaMatrix WaveSense Jazz, Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo, Alli, Healthpoint Spectacle wipes, Xailin Night Lubricating Eye Ointment, Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampoo, Mason Pearson Handy Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush, Riemann P20 Original Spray SPF 50+, Brut Splash On Lotion, Old Spice Original Aftershave Lotion, Tena Proskin 3-in-1 wipes and Tempo Extra Strong Handkerchiefs.

Baby and child health and pet care

The store dedicates a specific section to baby and child health and care, with products for safety, skin care, accessories, breast pumps, chicken pox, child sun protection, colic, cradle cap, dental care, feeding and weaning, formula milk, head lice, infant coughs, colds and sore throats, infant pain relief, infant vitamins, nappies and training pants, nappy rash, novelty products, premature baby, skin conditions, soothers (dummies), teething, warts and verrucas and worms.

It also offers a pet health section with cat and dog care, fleas and ticks, accessories, supplements and worming.

Vitamins, supplements and specialised nutrition

The catalogue includes vitamins, general dietary supplements and specialised dietary supplements. Categories include multivitamins, minerals, oil supplements, amino acids, digestive aids, probiotics, antioxidants, natural supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin. Specialised supplements are organised by areas such as women's health, men's health, baby and child, bones and joints, amino acids, heart and circulation, immune support, detox, eye health, hair and skin, mind and memory, stress relief, weight loss, menopause, period pain, prenatal and postnatal supplements, collagen and nutritional drinks.

Beauty, grooming and fragrances

The beauty section covers anti-ageing, body lotions, cellulite, cleansers, cosmetics, cotton wool, day and night moisturisers, dry skin care, eye creams and balms, make-up removers, face masks, facial redness, serums, exfoliators, facial wipes and pads, self-tanners, make-up, hair colourants, hand creams, lip balms, natural skin care, pore strips, scars, blemishes, sun protection, tinted moisturisers and toners.

The personal grooming section includes bath accessories, electric toothbrushes, nail files, epilators, hair care, hairspray and mousse, styling products, waxes, heat protectors, manicure, mirrors, nail brushes, nail scissors, pedicure, razors and blades, and waxing. The store also sells men's and women's fragrances, classic scents and daily toiletries such as antibacterial wipes, bath salts, breath fresheners, conditioners, denture care, deodorants and antiperspirants, foot odour products, colourants, hairsprays and mousses, interdental brushes, mouthwashes, orthodontic toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors and blades, shampoo, shaving and hair removal, shower gels, soaps and hand washes, and talcum powder.

Health conditions and first aid

The website organises products by health condition, with sections for baby, ear, eye, hair, general health, intimate health and skin conditions, as well as an alphabetical index of conditions. Conditions covered include allergies, anaemia, arthritis, asthma, bladder weakness, bloating and wind, candidiasis, cholesterol, coeliac, conception, congestion, constipation, diarrhoea, hay fever, insomnia, malaria, migraine, obesity, oral thrush, stress, vaginal thrush, varicose veins, weight loss, bad breath, contraception, cystitis, excessive sweating, fertility, incontinence, haemorrhoids, period pain, premature ejaculation, prostate health, vaginal dryness, acne, after-sun care, blisters, boils, chafing, chapped lips, chicken pox, cold sores, corns and calluses, cracked heels, cuts and bruises, eczema and dermatitis, fungal infections, fungal nail infection, psoriasis, pubic lice, ringworm, scabies, scars, blemishes, sun protection, sunburn, warts, coughs, colds, flu, sore throat, gluten-free foods, gum disease, hangover, head lice, iron deficiency anaemia, mouth ulcers, muscle pain, nail infection, nasal congestion, smoking, snoring, sore throat and toothache.

The first aid section includes antiseptics, bandages, blood pressure monitors, cold therapy, disinfectants and sterilisation, dressings, eye shades, first aid kits, gel sheets, gloves, heat therapy, medical supports, medication management, micropore tape, plasters, oral syringes and needles and thermometers.

Electrical health devices and advice

The store sells electrical health devices such as batteries and adaptors, blood glucose meters, blood pressure monitors, electric toothbrushes, nebulisers and steam inhalers, pedometers, scales, TENS machines and thermometers. It also offers a health advice section with topics such as active lifestyle, overweight, stop smoking, male and female hair loss, and FAQs about paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Service and operation

Express Chemist serves UK customers and offers shipping of medicines and health products. The store has user registration, order tracking and a sitemap. Prices are shown in pounds sterling, with the option to view them also in euros and US dollars. The indicated opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00.

Location and contact

Phone: 0800 542 1203 · Hours: 9am to 5pm