Starting a new medication can feel overwhelming. At Comber Pharmacy, our New Medicine Service (NMS) is designed to give you the guidance, reassurance, and ongoing support you need when beginning treatment for certain long-term conditions.
As a trusted, GPhC registered pharmacy in Northern Ireland, we are committed to helping patients across Comber, Newtownards, Belfast and surrounding areas get the most from their medication—safely and effectively.
The New Medicine Service (NMS) is a free NHS pharmacy service provided to support patients who have been newly prescribed medicines for specific long-term conditions.
The aim of the service is to:
This service is delivered through structured consultations with our pharmacists, either in person or by phone.
When starting a new prescription, many patients experience:
The NMS ensures you are not left to manage these challenges alone.
By offering personalised pharmacist support, the service helps you:
You may be eligible for the NHS New Medicine Service if you have been newly prescribed medication for certain long-term conditions, including:
If you have recently started a qualifying medication, our pharmacy team will usually identify you and offer the service. Alternatively, you can ask us directly in-store.
The NMS is delivered through a structured series of consultations designed to support you at each stage of your treatment.
At the start of the service:
Usually conducted around two weeks later:
A final review takes place within 1–2 weeks:
The New Medicine Service provides several important benefits:
Clear explanations help you know exactly how your medicine works and why it has been prescribed.
Support from our pharmacists helps you take your medication consistently and correctly.
We can spot side effects or problems early and help resolve them before they become serious.
By supporting proper use, the service helps ensure medicines are used effectively rather than wasted.
Where appropriate, our pharmacists can also provide guidance on lifestyle changes that support your treatment, such as diet, exercise, and condition management.
The NMS currently focuses on medicines used to treat:
If you’re unsure whether your medication qualifies, our team can quickly check for you.
Choosing Comber Pharmacy means receiving care from a local pharmacy that prioritises patient wellbeing and long-term health.
Conveniently located for patients searching:
In addition to NMS, we offer a wide range of services including:
Great experience. Professional and knowledgeable. Also, treatment not required so booking fee refunded. Very impressed from start to finish. Excellent set up with easy access (ref parking) and user friendly booking system.. Thank you. Lorna
I have lost a total of 5 stone and 7lbs since starting my weight loss journey and 3 stone since starting on monjaro since August and the guidance and help and encouragement I have received has been amazing
A STAR any time I have visited here! Will is by far the best man for this job!
Fantastic to have a face to face consultation with a real pharmacist in my own hometown and to be able to walk away with the medication.
At Comber Pharmacy, we understand that medication is only one part of managing your health.
For many patients, services such as:
can complement medical treatment and improve overall outcomes.
If you are also looking for a weight loss clinic in Comber or Northern Ireland, our pharmacy team can support you with medically guided options alongside your ongoing care.
The NMS is designed to help patients start new medications safely, improve adherence, and provide ongoing pharmacist support to ensure the treatment is effective.
Yes, the NMS is a free NHS service for eligible patients.
The service typically involves three consultations over a period of a few weeks, depending on your treatment plan.
In many cases, our pharmacy team will identify eligibility when dispensing your prescription. However, you can also ask us directly.
Yes. Many patients also access services such as flu jabs, travel vaccinations, and weight management programmes alongside the NMS.
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