PHARMACY SERVICES

Pharmacist

David Preece, BPharm(Hons), MRPharmS.

Dispensing
Medicine Containers
Medicine Sales
Emergency Supplies
Unwanted Medicines
Incontinence Supplies
Hosiery
Fertility Testing
Surgery Equipment
First Aid Supplies
Industrial Medical Supplies
Holiday Needs
Keeping Yourself Well
Chiropody
Residential and Nursing Homes
Satisfaction
Delivery
Pregnancy Testing
Nebulisers
Repeat Prescriptions
Handicapped Living
Homoeopathic Remedies

Dispensing

 
We can dispense both NHS and private prescriptions. We have a wide range of medicines including the latest remedies. When we dispense your prescriptions, we keep a record of the items dispensed. When you next bring a prescription here, our records will quickly tell us whether you may safely take a medicine with other medicines you may be taking. And our labels will automatically give you warnings about alcohol, drowsiness, driving and so on.
 

Medicine Containers

 
We put all tablets and capsules in 'child resistant containers' unless you ask us not to. This does not mean that they are 'child proof' - nothing is! So KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF CHILDREN'S SIGHT AND REACH. To help elderly or confused people take their medicines correctly, we can recommend special containers marked with daily or weekly doses.
 

Medicine Sales

 
When we are open there is always a pharmacist to give you advice on treating minor illnesses. As well as a wide range of well known products, we can also make up medicines specially for you. We have a semi-private area where you can speak in confidence to the pharmacist.
Ask your pharmacist. You'll be taking good advice.
 

Emergency Supplies

 
We may be able to help if you need a prescription medicine in an emergency when it is impossible to get to your doctor. We can only do this in genuine emergencies. And because it cannot be done under the NHS, we have to charge.
 

Unwanted Medicines

 
Return all unused medicines to a pharmacy where they will be safely destroyed. Please DO NOT HOARD MEDICINES - it can be fatal.
 

Incontinence Supplies

 
We can advise you in confidence about helpful items such as pads, pants, mattress covers, sheets and anything else you need.
 

Hosiery

 
We can supply nearly all kinds of special NHS stockings. We can also sell support tights
 

Fertility Testing

 
We can advise you on buying and using thermometers and testing kits for home use. These show when a woman's fertility is at its highest. Full information on how to use these kits is freely available from the pharmacist.>
 

Surgery Equipment

 
We can order medical equipment for doctor's surgeries.
 

First Aid Supplies

 
We can supply first aid kits to meet most health and safety requirements. We can usually supply special kits for your own needs.
 

Industrial Medical Supplies

 
We supply first aid and medical goods to shops and factories throughout the area.
 

Holiday Needs

 
Please ask to see our list of things you may need for your holiday. Our pharmacist is always glad to give advice about avoiding sunburn, tummy upsets, malaria and other holiday risks and to recommend suitable remedies and precautions.
 

Keeping Yourself well

 
Come in and help yourself to our health education leaflets. They are always on display. Do make a special point of looking out for new ones each month.
 

Chiropody

 
These days there is a much wider choice of foot care products, and we are always glad to advise you about any particular need or problem.
 

Residential and Nursing Homes

 
We can give a pharmaceutical service to residential and nursing homes in the area. This includes delivering medicines and giving advice on using, storing and disposing of them safely. We can also help with keeping records.
 

Satisfaction

 
If you have any comments or suggestions about the service or products we have supplied, talk to the pharmacist.
 

Delivery

 
We run a delivery service and we are happy to organise deliveries of dispensed prescriptions for housebound patients. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further details.
 

Pregnancy Testing

 
A small early morning urine sample is all that we need. We can usually test it while you wait or, if you prefer, you can buy a home test kit.
 

Nebulisers

 
Nebulisers are used for treating asthma and other breathing problems. You cannot get them on an NHS prescription, but your doctor may let you buy one from us. We can also tell you about using a 'peak flow' meter to check your progress.
 

Repeat Prescriptions

 
We can collect repeat prescriptions from your doctor's surgery on your behalf. Please ask for details.
 

Handicapped Living

 
We can supply from stock, or order; wheelchairs, commodes, high seat chairs, anti-pressure products, toilet, kitchen and eating aids. Ask us about demonstrations and hiring suitable items.
 

Homoeopathic Remedies

 
We keep a carefully selected range of homoeopathic medicines and are always glad to advise on what is best for you.
 

Emergency Dispensing

 
At night, on Sundays and Public Holidays please contact your local Police.