4.5 Stars Average Rating
4.5 Stars Average Rating
Malaria protection, sorted before you go.
Travel-ready in one appointment
There's no malaria vaccine for travellers — protection comes from the right tablets and knowing how to avoid being bitten. We'll match both to your destination, your itinerary and your medical history, in one appointment in Solihull.
There's no malaria vaccine for travellers — protection comes from the right tablets and knowing how to avoid being bitten. We'll match both to your destination, your itinerary and your medical history, in one appointment in Solihull.
Monkspath Pharmacy, 6 Farmhouse Way, Shirley, Solihull B90 4EH
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm
GPhC-registered pharmacy
Monkspath Pharmacy
6 Farmhouse Way
Shirley
Solihull B90 4EH
Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm
GPhC-registered pharmacy
Trusted by patients across Solihull and Birmingham
Trusted by patients across Solihull and Birmingham
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Why it matters
Why it matters
One Mosquito Bite Is All It Takes.
One Mosquito Bite Is All It Takes.
Malaria is passed on by mosquitoes that bite between dusk and dawn, and the most dangerous form can make you seriously unwell within days. Hundreds of travellers return to the UK with it every year, and most of them had taken nothing at all — or had stopped their tablets too early. Protection isn't one thing, it's three: avoiding bites, taking the right tablets properly, and knowing that any fever after you get home needs checking urgently. Which tablets suit you depends on exactly where you're going, since resistance varies by region, and on your own health and medication. That's a conversation, not a shelf pick.
Malaria is passed on by mosquitoes that bite between dusk and dawn, and the most dangerous form can make you seriously unwell within days. Hundreds of travellers return to the UK with it every year, and most of them had taken nothing at all — or had stopped their tablets too early. Protection isn't one thing, it's three: avoiding bites, taking the right tablets properly, and knowing that any fever after you get home needs checking urgently. Which tablets suit you depends on exactly where you're going, since resistance varies by region, and on your own health and medication. That's a conversation, not a shelf pick.
What's involved
What's involved
How we protect you from malaria.
How we protect you from malaria.
Tablets matched to your destination, plus the practical advice that makes them work.
Tablets matched to your destination, plus the practical advice that makes them work.
The right tablets for your trip
Options differ by region because resistance varies, and by person because of your health and current medication. We work out which suits you rather than handing over the default.
Bite avoidance that actually works
Repellents, covering up at the right times of day and net use. Tablets are never the whole answer — not being bitten is the first line.
Getting the timing right
Most courses start before you arrive and continue for a set period after you leave the risk area. Stopping early is the most common mistake, so we'll be clear on your dates.
Knowing the warning signs
Any fever or flu-like illness after travelling to a malaria area needs urgent medical attention — including weeks or months after you're home. We'll tell you exactly what to watch for.
The right tablets for your trip
Options differ by region because resistance varies, and by person because of your health and current medication. We work out which suits you rather than handing over the default.
Bite avoidance that actually works
Repellents, covering up at the right times of day and net use. Tablets are never the whole answer — not being bitten is the first line.
Getting the timing right
Most courses start before you arrive and continue for a set period after you leave the risk area. Stopping early is the most common mistake, so we'll be clear on your dates.
Knowing the warning signs
Any fever or flu-like illness after travelling to a malaria area needs urgent medical attention — including weeks or months after you're home. We'll tell you exactly what to watch for.
The right tablets for your trip
Options differ by region because resistance varies, and by person because of your health and current medication. We work out which suits you rather than handing over the default.
Bite avoidance that actually works
Repellents, covering up at the right times of day and net use. Tablets are never the whole answer — not being bitten is the first line.
Getting the timing right
Most courses start before you arrive and continue for a set period after you leave the risk area. Stopping early is the most common mistake, so we'll be clear on your dates.
Knowing the warning signs
Any fever or flu-like illness after travelling to a malaria area needs urgent medical attention — including weeks or months after you're home. We'll tell you exactly what to watch for.
About your appointment
About your appointment
Three steps, no referral.
Three steps, no referral.
Assessed, advised and supplied in one visit to the pharmacy.
Assessed, advised and supplied in one visit to the pharmacy.
1
Book your appointment
Come in a couple of weeks before you fly if you can, so there's time to start your tablets on schedule.
2
Check your destination
We go through your exact route, the time of year, your health and your medicines, then recommend what fits.
3
Collect your tablets
Supplied on the day where suitable, with written dates for starting, continuing and finishing the course.
Steve Kumar
Travel Vaccinations
Steven’s professional, reassuring, and friendly manner turned a potentially stressful, last-minute rush into a completely seamless experience. We are lucky to see this pharmacy transformed into such a modern, welcoming, and efficient healthcare hub.
Steven’s professional, reassuring, and friendly manner turned a potentially stressful, last-minute rush into a completely seamless experience. We are lucky to see this pharmacy transformed into such a modern, welcoming, and efficient healthcare hub.
Steve Kumar
Travel Vaccinations
Your pharmacist
Your pharmacist
Meet Steven.
Meet Steven.
"Solihull Clinic is run by Monkspath Pharmacy, your local community pharmacy in Shirley, Solihull. As the pharmacist behind the clinic, I believe good healthcare starts with being easy to talk to. Every service here — from travel vaccinations to blood tests — is delivered personally, with time to listen and explain. There's no referral needed and no long wait: just book in, and we'll take care of the rest.
Your pharmacist
Your pharmacist
Meet Isha.
Meet Isha.
Our clinic appointments give us something a busy dispensary never could — proper time with you. Whether you're here for travel health, ear microsuction, weight loss support or a blood test, you'll be seen in a private consultation room, with a thorough assessment and clear answers before you leave. Everything is explained, and nothing is rushed.
Reviews
Reviews
What our patients say.
What our patients say.
Verified Google reviews from people we've looked after at Monkspath Pharmacy.
Verified Google reviews from people we've looked after at Monkspath Pharmacy.
“Fantastic pharmacy. Everyone who works there are so kind and helpful. Steven the pharmacist goes above and beyond… Couldn’t recommend this pharmacy more.”
Felicity Ward
Google review
“I have been nothing but impressed with the service delivered by the Monkspath pharmacist since its revamp. He is very approachable, and extremely helpful, as well as efficient. Well done!!”
Elaine Manners
Google review
“Outstanding service since it has been taken over. A fabulous refit, fast and efficient. Steve goes over and above to help. Highly recommend.”
Julie Barnes
Google review
“I visited Monkspath Pharmacy today for a free weight loss consultation and was extremely impressed.”
Michelle
Google review
“Fantastic pharmacy. Everyone who works there are so kind and helpful. Steven the pharmacist goes above and beyond… Couldn’t recommend this pharmacy more.”
Felicity Ward
Google review
“Outstanding service since it has been taken over. A fabulous refit, fast and efficient. Steve goes over and above to help. Highly recommend.”
Julie Barnes
Google review
“I have been nothing but impressed with the service delivered by the Monkspath pharmacist since its revamp. He is very approachable, and extremely helpful, as well as efficient. Well done!!”
Elaine Manners
Google review
“I visited Monkspath Pharmacy today for a free weight loss consultation and was extremely impressed.”
Michelle
Google review
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions answered.
Common questions answered.
Is there a malaria vaccine I can have instead?
Not for travellers. Malaria vaccines exist but are used in young children living in high-burden countries, not as travel protection. For anyone going abroad, prevention means avoiding bites and taking antimalarial tablets — there's no injection that replaces them.
Do I definitely need tablets for where I'm going?
Not always. Risk varies enormously — sometimes between regions of the same country, and by season. Some destinations need tablets, some need bite avoidance alone, and some need nothing at all. We check your specific route rather than the country as a whole.
When do I start and stop taking them?
Most courses begin before you arrive in the risk area and continue for a set period after you leave it — the exact timing depends on which tablets you're given. Finishing the course matters as much as starting it, and stopping early is the most common reason protection fails. You'll get your dates in writing.
I take regular medication — is that a problem?
It's the reason to have the conversation. Some antimalarials interact with common medicines or aren't suitable alongside certain conditions, including some heart, liver, kidney and mental health conditions. Bring a list of everything you take and we'll work around it.
I've come home and I feel unwell — what should I do?
Get medical attention urgently and say you've been to a malaria area. Symptoms often start like flu, and they can appear weeks or even months after you return, including if you took your tablets properly. It's always worth checking rather than waiting to see.
Who will I work with?
When you work with Perspectiva you work with me. No hand off to junior teams once a project begins.
Is there a malaria vaccine I can have instead?
Not for travellers. Malaria vaccines exist but are used in young children living in high-burden countries, not as travel protection. For anyone going abroad, prevention means avoiding bites and taking antimalarial tablets — there's no injection that replaces them.
Do I definitely need tablets for where I'm going?
Not always. Risk varies enormously — sometimes between regions of the same country, and by season. Some destinations need tablets, some need bite avoidance alone, and some need nothing at all. We check your specific route rather than the country as a whole.
When do I start and stop taking them?
Most courses begin before you arrive in the risk area and continue for a set period after you leave it — the exact timing depends on which tablets you're given. Finishing the course matters as much as starting it, and stopping early is the most common reason protection fails. You'll get your dates in writing.
I take regular medication — is that a problem?
It's the reason to have the conversation. Some antimalarials interact with common medicines or aren't suitable alongside certain conditions, including some heart, liver, kidney and mental health conditions. Bring a list of everything you take and we'll work around it.
I've come home and I feel unwell — what should I do?
Get medical attention urgently and say you've been to a malaria area. Symptoms often start like flu, and they can appear weeks or even months after you return, including if you took your tablets properly. It's always worth checking rather than waiting to see.
Who will I work with?
When you work with Perspectiva you work with me. No hand off to junior teams once a project begins.
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