| Dispensing: | |
| We can dispense both NHS and private prescriptions. We have a wide range of medicines, including homoeopathetic remedies. | |
| Patient Medication Records: | |
| When we dispense your prescriptions, we keep a record of the items dispensed and you will be given a card showing your Baxenden Pharmacy reference number. When you next bring your prescription here, hand in this card and it will help us deal quickly with any queries. Our records will tell us whether you may safely take a medicine with other medicines you may be taking. All our labels will automatically give you warnings about alcohol, drowsiness, driving, etc. | |
| Medicine Containers: | |
| We put all tablets and capsules in 'child resistant containers' unless you ask us not to. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF CHILDREN'S SIGHT AND REACH. To help the 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 also sell our 'own brand' medicines on the premises. 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 will be taking good advice. | |
| Emergency Supplies: | |
| We may be able to help you 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 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. | |
| Holiday Needs: | |
| 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. | |
| Industrial Medical Supplies: | |
| We can supply first aid kits and medical goods to shops and factories throughout the area. | |
| 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 the new ones each month. | |
| Health Foods: | |
| We pride ourselves on our range of health foods, and give expert advice on choosing extra things for your diet, such as vitamins, fibre and minerals. | |
| Chiropody: | |
| These days there is much wider choice of foot care products, and we are always glad to advise you about any particular need or problem. | |
| Customer Service: | |
| We aim to give the best possible service and always welcome your comments. If you are not satisfied with the service or products we have supplied, talk to the pharmacist. Complaints regarding NHS services may also be dealt with by the local Family Health Service Authority. | |
| 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. | |
| Reading Glasses: | |
| We have a good selection of reasonably-priced, fashionable reading glasses for you to choose from. | |
| Pet Remedies: | |
| We have a good selection of animal medicines to help you keep your pets healthy and in first class condition. | |
| Disability Aids: | |
| We can supply from stock or quickly obtain a wide variety of products such as wheelchairs, commodes, ant-pressure products, toilet, kitchen and eating aids. All of the equipment is designed to make life easier for the elderly, disabled, or anyone who has difficulty in or around the home. | |
| Photographic Services: | |
| Our developing and printing service is fast and efficient and of a very high standard. | |
| Electrical Goods: | |
| We keep a good range of hair dryers, electrical shavers, hair trimmers, massagers, curling tongs, clippers, etc. at very competitive prices. We also have diagnostic machines for diabetes and for hypertension | |
| Nebulisers: | |
| All kinds of electrical nebulisers can be supplied for treating asthma and other bronchial problems. They may not be supplied on NHS prescription, but if your doctor considers that you need one, he will give you a private prescription which enables you to buy one without VAT | |
| Urgent Prescriptions: | |
| If you have an urgent prescription that needs to be dispensed outside our normal hours then contact the Police and they will arrange for a pharmacist to be called out. | |