medino

medino, online pharmacy with UK delivery

medino is a UK-registered online pharmacy that sells over-the-counter medicines, health, beauty and personal care products through its website. The company presents itself as "the pharmacy in your phone" and positions its offering as an alternative to in-store shopping, with no queues at physical pharmacies. The catalogue includes thousands of lines, including over-the-counter products and prescription medicines.

Product catalogue and categories

The range is organised into broad categories spanning from medicines and treatments to cosmetics and daily care. Featured sections include:

• Pain and discomfort relief: headache, muscle and joint pain, period pain, toothache, children's fever.
• Allergy and hayfever: antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops and children's formulas.
• Cold, cough and flu: products for dry and chesty coughs, children's colds and sore throat.
• Beauty and cosmetics: makeup, accessories, hair dye, hair masks, perfumes and body sprays.
• Feminine care: panty liners, tampons, menstrual cups, creams and intimate wipes.
• First aid: antiseptic creams, dressings, bandages and burn treatment.
• Mother and child: baby milk formula, nappies, nappy rash creams, supplements and pregnancy tests.
• Pet care: flea, tick and worm control, hygiene and coat care.
• Sexual health: condoms, contraceptive pills, erectile dysfunction treatment, hormone replacement therapy, lubes and gels, STI tests.
• Skincare: anti-ageing, collagen, cleansers, creams, serums, masks, nail care and scar treatment.
• Travel: sun protection, insect repellent, malaria treatment, traveller's diarrhoea and travel sickness.
• Vitamins and supplements: amino acids, beauty supplements, cognitive function, children's vitamins, collagen and proteins, digestive health, energy, heart health, immunity, joint and bone health, men's and women's health, mushroom extracts, omega 3, sports nutrition and stress management.
• By condition: acne and rosacea, athlete's foot, bad breath, cold sores, constipation, dandruff, diabetes, diarrhoea, eczema and psoriasis, hair loss, heartburn, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, incontinence, menopause, mouth ulcers, nail fungal infections, nicotine addiction, threadworm, skin rash, sleep aids, snoring, verrucas and warts, and weight management.

Brands and current promotions on the site

The site shows active discounts on several brands in its catalogue. At the time of analysis, the offers section included 10% off Lamberts and Solgar products, 20% off the Aloe Dent, Dr Organic, Aloe Pura, Weleda and Mushrooms For Life ranges, 25% off Bionsen deodorants and 10% off DR.VEGAN. There are also occasional offers on products such as Tena, Elastoplast, Floradix and SMA. Among the best sellers are Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides, SMA Gold Prem 2, Almus Ibuprofen & Codeine, Ferrograd-C, Solpadeine Max Soluble and EvoTears.

Pharmacy services and customer care

In addition to selling products, medino offers the possibility of speaking with its pharmacists and contacting the customer service team. The site publishes informative articles for those who need guidance before buying. The company also provides details on UK shipping, prices and safety measures in its frequently asked questions and shipping sections.

Shipping and delivery

The pharmacy offers free shipping and fast delivery. For orders placed before 8pm, the site indicates next-day delivery. The company presents itself as an option to avoid travel and queues at physical pharmacies.