malaria prophylaxis

Malaria is one of the most lethal diseases in the world. It is spread by mosquitoes, present in many tropical and subtropical countries. 

The disease itself is contracted when a mosquito bites. This can result in the transmission of a parasite called plasmodium falciparum, into your blood. It is this parasite, which then causes malaria. There are 4 types of malaria caused by the plasmodium parasite, and so there are also multiple malaria medications, to cover the different types of the disease. 

You can find out if the country you are travelling to is a Malaria hotspot, by visiting the NHS Fit For Travel site.

It is vital that malaria is diagnosed and treated promptly, or it can be fatal. You can however reduce the chances of catching malaria significantly with anti-malaria tablets.

To read more about Malaria, you can visit the NHS choices website.

Trying to avoid being bitten, is your first line of defence against contracting Malaria.

You can do this by taking measures such as wearing long-sleeved clothing and applying insect repellent. The insect repellent you use should ideally contain 70% DEET. 

The other physical barrier to prevent malaria transmission, is mosquito nets. Avoiding a mosquito bite is often easier said than done, however.

This is where anti-malaria tablets come in. 

Our pharmacists, Mike and Aidan can supply these following a consultation. 

Book your consultation today by clicking here.

Malaria Prevention Price Guide

Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil)

Price per tablet: £3.00

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 23

Total price: £69.00

Chloroquine

Price per tablet: £0.23 

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 14

Total price: £3.22

Doxycycline

Price per tablet: £0.65 

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 44

Total price: £28.60

Malarone (Atovaquone/Proguanil) Paediatric

Price per tablet: £1.37

Number of tablets: (Dependent on weight of child)

Total price: (Dependent on weight of child

Lariam (Mefloquine)

Price per dose: £4.28

Number of doses required: 9

Total price: £38.52

Atovaquone/Proguanil

Price per tablet: £2.33

Number of tablets required for 2 week trip: 23

Total price: £69.00

Select a date and time that suits you on our online portal here.

One of our pharmacists, Mike or Aidan, will speak with you in private to fill in a medical history form and then take details of your planned travels.

From this, we will determine:

• What medication you require
• How many tablets you need
• The costs of the prophylactic treatment

We will also provide detailed advice on malaria and its prevention. 

It's as easy as that, and that will be you ready to go and enjoy your holiday, without worrying about malaria.