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What our local PHARMACISTS can do for you
Our local pharmacists are able to assess you if you have the ‘flu, a sore throat, a cough, sinusitis or other similar symptoms. If they feel you need to see a GP they will let you know. Other local pharmacies may offer a similar service.
Bideford Pharmacy (adjacent to Bideford Medical Centre)
Mon - Fri 08:30 - 18:30
Sat 09:00 - 12:00
Sun Closed
Lloyds Wooda (nr Wooda Surgery)
Mon - Fri 08:30 - 18:30
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Boots Bideford (High Street)
Mon - Sat 08:30 - 17:30
Sun Closed
ASDA (Clovelly Road)
Mon 08:00 - 23:00
Tue - Fri 07:00 - 23:00
Sat 07:00 - 22:00
Sun 10:00 - 16:00
What your pharmacy can do for you:
Pharmacies offer a wide range of services that can answer your immediate medical needs.
You don't need to make an appointment, so a visit to the pharmacy can often save you a wait for a GP appointment.
Did you know Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals able to advise you when you need to see a GP or other healthcare professional or help you with the following?
Diagnose and advise treatment for minor ailments such as coughs, sore throats, wound dressings, skin rashes, diarrhoea/vomiting, constipation, headache, minor eye conditions, hay fever, head lice, insect bites and worms.
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Help you with insulin pen problems or emergency supplies of regular medications.
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Advise on medications including recommendations, advice on side effects (including for prescription medications).
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Review existing prescribed medications.
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Advise on which medications (including over-the-counter or herbal remedies) can be safely be taken together.
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Manage repeat prescriptions.
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If you need late, Sunday or bank Holiday opening times call NHS 111 or search "pharmacies" at www.nhs.uk
