Genital warts support, your way

Genital warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can develop on or around the anus, penis, or vagina. The virus is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, with warts often forming weeks or even months after contracting the infection.

Genital warts can sometimes clear up on their own within six months of appearing.

You may, however, need a treatment to help get rid of them.

Aldara is a prescription-only cream that helps the body to combat the wart-causing virus HPV.

Warticon is another topical treatment that combats genital warts by preventing the growth and multiplication of cells.

The HPV vaccine was introduced on the NHS in the UK in 2008 and is offered to all children aged between 12-13 to help prevent the spread of HPV and protect against associated complications such as cervical and penile cancer.

Adults thought to be at increased risk of HPV are also eligible for the HPV vaccine on the NHS, including people living with HIV, trans people, and sex workers.

Practicing safe sex is the best way to reduce your risk of contracting HPV and developing genital warts. Using condoms is advised although genital warts can still be spread through skin to skin contact.

Avoid having sex if you're being treated for genital warts until you've fully completed your medication course.

It's also recommended not to share sex toys, or to use a new condom if sharing one with another person.

Our Online Doctor service is designed to offer you safe, high-quality care that’s both convenient and clinically robust. Depending on the condition you're seeking treatment for and the consultation programme in use, we work in partnership with trusted third-party healthcare providers to deliver the service.

While Pharmacy2U facilitates the process, your consultation and treatment are provided directly by a dedicated team of registered clinicians. This separation ensures that prescribing decisions are made independently and in your best interest, in line with healthcare regulations.

Our clinical partners:

• Expert Health Ltd provides the clinical and prescribing aspects for many of our services. Expert Health is registered in England and Wales (company number 04058287), with its registered office at Lumina, Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8GB. Expert Health is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which means its services meet high standards of safety, effectiveness, and patient care. For healthcare regulatory purposes, the Expert Health’s Online Doctor Service is overseen by their Registered Manager.

Dispensing:

Prescriptions issued as part of the Online Doctor service are dispensed by Pharmacy2U, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This ensures your medicines are dispensed safely, securely, and to the highest professional standards. 

If you have any questions about your consultation, prescription, or delivery, our customer care team is here to help.

Metabolic Healthcare Limited (MHL) is a part of the Pharmacy2U Group, providing pharmacy services within the group. MHL operates under the trading name LloydsDirect, a registered pharmacy and a trusted brand in the UK for dispensing and dispatching prescribed medications. It is regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) under registration number 9011437.