For Islington residents experiencing blocked ears, muffled hearing or earwax discomfort, Massinghams Chemist on Roman Road, Bethnal Green provides a trusted, professional earwax removal service. Our trained practitioners offer microsuction the gold-standard technique in a clean, safe clinical environment. Easily accessible from Islington via bus or Underground, we provide the prompt hearing relief you need without lengthy NHS referrals.
Earwax is a natural substance produced by the ear canal, but for many people it builds up and causes discomfort, hearing loss, tinnitus or a sensation of fullness. Our earwax removal clinic near Islington helps N1 and N7 residents resolve these symptoms quickly and safely. We use a combination of video otoscopy for examination and microsuction for removal a combination that is both diagnostic and therapeutic in a single visit.
Our Islington area earwax removal clinic offers the following services:
| Medication | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ear microsuction | 1 Ear | £40.00 |
| Ear microsuction | 2 Ear | £70.00 |
Massinghams Chemist has been a trusted community pharmacy on Roman Road, Bethnal Green for years. Our earwax removal service is performed by trained, experienced practitioners using medical-grade video otoscopy and microsuction equipment the same technology used in NHS ENT departments. We are proud to serve patients from across East and North London, including Islington (N1/N7), offering fast, effective ear care with the personal touch of a true community pharmacy.
Getting earwax removed at Massinghams Chemist is simple:
We are located at 197-199 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QY. From Islington (N1/N7), we are accessible by public transport – please see the FAQ section below for specific directions from your area. Free street parking is available on Roman Road and nearby side streets.

From Angel or Highbury & Islington stations, take the tube or bus towards Bethnal Green. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes. We are located at 197-199 Roman Road, close to Bethnal Green tube station on the Central Line.
Earwax build-up can be caused by naturally narrow or hairy ear canals, regular use of hearing aids, earphones or in-ear headphones, frequent use of cotton buds (which push wax deeper), and ageing. Some people are simply genetically predisposed to producing more wax than others.
Yes. You do not need a GP referral to access our earwax removal service. Simply walk in during opening hours Monday to Saturday, and our practitioners will assess and treat your ears in a single visit.
If your tinnitus is caused by a wax blockage, microsuction often provides immediate relief. Our practitioner will examine your ears with a video otoscope to confirm whether wax is the likely cause before proceeding with removal. If wax is not the cause, we can advise on onward referral.
This varies depending on how quickly your ears produce wax. Some people need treatment every 6 months, others only every few years. We recommend visiting whenever you notice symptoms such as muffled hearing, a feeling of fullness in the ear, or increased tinnitus.
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