Malaria tablets: what to expect

Malaria risk varies by country, region and season. Your pharmacist will check the latest guidance for the areas you are visiting before recommending anything.

Options differ in how often you take them, when you start and stop, and how they interact with other medicines. We will talk you through the practical differences so you can pick something you will actually stick to.

Tablets are only part of the picture. Repellent, covered clothing in the evenings and a treated net where relevant all reduce your risk significantly.