Ear Wax Microsuction · Oxford

Blocked ears, cleared the gentle way.

Microsuction is the modern, water-free way to remove ear wax — gentle, precise, and done under a clinical microscope. At MediPill it’s carried out by a pharmacist who is fully trained and experienced in the procedure.
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Why microsuction

Gentler than syringing. Safer too.

Microsuction uses fine, gentle suction instead of flushing water into the ear canal — so there’s no risk of pushing wax deeper and no infection risk from water. It works on both soft and hard wax, and NHS guidance now favours it over syringing.

A trained, experienced pharmacist

The procedure is performed by a MediPill pharmacist who has completed dedicated microsuction training and carries it out regularly — not outsourced, not rushed.

Done under a microscope

Wax is removed under direct vision with a clinical microscope and gentle suction. You stay comfortable and the canal is never flooded with water.

Both ears assessed first

Your pharmacist examines both ears before starting. If it isn’t safe or suitable to proceed — for example an active infection — we tell you and won’t carry it out.

Where to find us

Available at two of our branches.

Ear microsuction, infection and earache appointments run at our Summertown and Botley branches only. Choose whichever is most convenient when you book.
Summertown
227 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7HQ
01865 558 348
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Botley
9 Westway Square, Oxford, OX2 9TJ
01865 247 023
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Pricing

Clear pricing. No surprises.

Pay only for the appointment you need. Your pharmacist confirms the right option after examining your ears.
ServiceTimePrice
Ear wax removal — one ear30 min£50
Ear wax removal — both ears30 min£80
Urgent same-day removal — one ear40 min£64
Urgent same-day removal — both ears45 min£94
Acute ear infection — otitis externa15 min£35
Middle ear infection — acute15 min£35
Urgent same-day appointments cannot be booked online — call your chosen branch directly to arrange one. Standard removals and infection appointments can be booked online.
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Why it matters

Clear ears keep you in the conversations that matter.

Enjoying time together
Inspection & hearing screening

An ear inspection — with a hearing screen built in.

We’ve re-imagined the Ear Wax Inspection so it now comes bundled with a hearing screening test. For £25, your pharmacist examines both ears and carries out a four-frequency hearing screening — a clear, professional check in one appointment.
Please note: this is a screening service only. If anything needs further investigation, a referral to a GP or suitable healthcare professional would be needed — which is not something we arrange or take responsibility for.
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Ear Wax Inspection & Hearing Screening — £25

✓  Both ears examined, plus a four-frequency hearing screening✓  The hearing screening is bundled in — one appointment, one price✓  Not included with any other service — a removal, infection or earache appointment✓  Want the hearing screening added on to another service? It’s a £10 charge on top
More than wax removal

Ear infections and earache — seen here, not at the GP.

It isn’t only wax. Your pharmacist can assess and treat common ear problems on the spot — so you can skip the wait for a GP appointment.
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Ear infection treatment

Have an ear infection? Our pharmacist can assess it and provide treatment without you needing to see a GP. A charge applies — £35 for acute otitis externa or an acute middle ear infection.

Earache treatment

If you have earache, we can examine it and provide suitable treatment as a private service — quick to access, no GP appointment required.

Aftercare

Looked after, after your visit.

Your care doesn’t end when the appointment does. If your ears would benefit from wax-softening drops before or after a removal, we’ll sort that for you — you don’t need to go anywhere else. And if any symptoms return, just call the branch and we’ll see you.
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Included in your aftercare

✓  Wax-softening drops sorted for you when they’re needed✓  Clear advice on keeping ears healthy between visits✓  A quick call back if symptoms return after a removal✓  The same pharmacy team each time — continuity of care
Questions

Ear microsuction, answered.

No — most people find it comfortable. You’ll hear the suction, which can be a little loud, but it isn’t painful. Your pharmacist works gently and checks in with you throughout.
Not always, but softening drops for a few days before can make removal quicker and easier. If you need them, we’ll take care of that for you — just ask when you book.
A standard removal appointment is 30 minutes for one or both ears. Infection and earache appointments are around 15 minutes, and urgent same-day slots are slightly longer. The Ear Wax Inspection & Hearing Screening is a dedicated appointment as it includes the four-frequency screening.
Ear microsuction, infection and earache appointments run at our Summertown and Botley branches only. You can choose whichever is more convenient when you book.
Yes. Our pharmacist can assess and treat acute ear infections — otitis externa or an acute middle ear infection — as a private service, so you don’t need a GP appointment. A charge applies.
An active ear infection, recent ear surgery, or a perforated eardrum may mean we postpone the procedure. Your pharmacist examines both ears first and will only proceed when it’s safe.
Ready when you are

Book your ear appointment.

Same-day slots are often available at Summertown and Botley. Book online in under a minute, or call the branch direct.
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