Health tips
Health tips from your pharmacy
Short, practical guides written by the pharmacy team: what to do, what to avoid and when to see a doctor. Reviewed by our licensed pharmacist.
Weever Fish Sting: What to Do Right Now
Immerse the foot in hot water at 40–45 °C — as hot as you can comfortably bear without scalding — for 30 to 90 minutes. The venom is broken down by heat, so this is the one thing that genuinely works. Take a simple painkiller if you need it and check the wound for any embedded spine.
→Jellyfish Sting: First Aid That Actually Works
Leave the water calmly and rinse the area only with sea water or saline — never fresh water, which fires the remaining stinging cells. Remove any tentacle fragments without rubbing, using tweezers or the edge of a card, then apply local cold for 5–15 minutes with a bag, never ice directly on the skin.
→Beach First-Aid Kit: What to Pack for El Morche
For a day on the beach here, pack six things: SPF 50+ sunscreen and aftersun, saline and antiseptic for scrapes, plasters and tweezers, oral rehydration salts, paracetamol or ibuprofen, and plenty of water. That covers the vast majority of beach mishaps — and we can put a complete kit together for you at the pharmacy.
→Can I Use My UK Prescription in Spain?
No — since Brexit, NHS and other UK prescriptions cannot be dispensed in Spanish pharmacies. To get prescription medication here you need a prescription from a doctor licensed in Spain or the EU. Bring your repeat prescription list or your medication boxes to the pharmacy and we will help you identify the Spanish equivalent and the quickest route to a valid prescription.
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