Antimalarials
Expert malaria prevention advice and medication for high-risk destinations
Overview
Planning travel to a malaria-risk area? Gilbert & Johnson Pharmacy provides destination-specific antimalarial consultations, including medication selection, dosing advice, and practical bite-avoidance guidance to reduce your risk during travel.
What is malaria?
Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening infection transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Preventive medication is often recommended for travel to high-risk regions, especially where Plasmodium falciparum or Plasmodium vivax are prevalent.
How we support travellers
Risk assessment by destination and itinerary
Selection of suitable antimalarial medication
Pre-travel planning and start-date guidance
How it works
Antimalarial consultation and supply
We review your itinerary and recommend the most appropriate prevention strategy.
- Destination-specific malaria risk assessment
- Doxycycline and Malarone pathways where clinically appropriate
- Advice on when to start and stop medication around your trip
- Guidance on side effects, interactions, and missed doses
- Mosquito bite prevention advice alongside medication use
Who can use this service?
- Travellers heading to a malaria-risk country
- Adults and eligible adolescents after pharmacist assessment
- Medication choice depends on your destination, duration, and medical history
Consultation fee
From £20
Consultation starts from £20. Medication cost depends on antimalarial choice and treatment duration.
Important travel note
Antimalarials do not provide complete protection on their own. Always combine medication with bite prevention measures and seek advice well before travel, ideally 6-8 weeks before departure.
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