We dispense both NHS and private prescriptions. We also keep record of what we supply, so we can tell whether it is safe for you to take the newly prescribed medicine together with any other medication you may be taking. The labels on your medicines will alert you to any pfrecautions you should take, such as avoiding alcohol or not driving.

You can be confident that our counter staffs are properly trained through accredited courses, ensuring they can provide advice on common ailments, treatments and medicines. You may be asked some simple questions and our staff may refer you to the pharmacist before you buy anything. This is to ensure that you get the most suitable advice or product.

We have a wide range of well-known products available, many of which you can buy from a pharmacy. If you wish, you can talk in confidence to the pharmacist about common ailments and their treatments.

Pharmacies are also useful places to go for advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You are always welcome to come in and help yourself to the display of healthcare leaflets covering many of the topics we frequently get asked about. Look out for the new ones each month!

Repeat Dispensing Service

We offer a repeat dispensing service which means that your regular prescribed medicines can be obtained directly from the pharmacy. Your repeat prescription will be dispensed so that your medicine is ready to pick up when you want it. Please as the pharmacist for more information about this service,(applicable to Herford area only).

Confidential Help & Advice

We have a private consultation area where you can talk about your medicines or general healthcare. Ask to speak to the pharmacist on duty.

Information about Prescription medicines

Many of the medicines we dispense for you are supplied in the manufacturer's original pack complete with a leaflet containing information about the medicine, which is required by law. Please speak to the pharmacist if there is anything in the leaflet, which you are unsure about or you want to know anything else.

Emergency Supply

We may be able to help if you need a prescription medicine in a genuine emergency when it is impossible to get to your doctor.

Unwanted Medicines

Do not hoard medicines – it can be fatal. Return unused medicines to us for safe destruction. Don't put them in the bin or flush them down the toilet.

Medicine Review Service

If you are taking several different medicines we may be able to offer you a medicines review. We will able to sit down and discuss any problems you may be having taking your medicines and answer any questions you may have. Please ask the pharmacist for more information about this service.

Advice on health and lifestyle issues

We can advice on many lifestyle and health issues. Come in and help yourself from our display of free healthcare leaflets covering many of the topics we are asked about. Look out for our regular displays on different health topics. Please ask our pharmacist if you require further information on any topic or condition.

Holiday Needs

Our pharmacist is always glad to give advice about avoiding sunburn, tummy upsets, malaria and other holiday ailments. You will also find on our shelves the everyday holiday items it's so easy to forget such as a toothbrush and mosquito repellent.

Together with complementary therapies, we provide side by side full range of pharmaceutical services that you would expect from a community pharmacy:

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