Boots

The Boots at Southside always has helpful staff, which I quite like. The layout is a bit cramped and different from many Boots locations, but it’s got a good selection of the expected wares. Their pharmacy is fast and friendly as well!

I knew this branch of Boots had a pharmacy but I’d never gone in and asked for advise until I somehow managed to get an eye infection on a plane. It was a sunday, I was in pain and could hardly see — and all the doctors and chemists were closed. In desperation, I headed to Boots and found the chemist there really helpful. He examined my eye and suggested some antibiotic eyedrops, explaining how to use them and how often, before telling me it should clear up my eye infection within three days. The eyedrops worked, and his advice made me feel a lot better. I would definitely recommend calling in at Boots for advice on minor ailments, particularly if you’ve got a long wait for a doctor’s appointment.