Christmas and New Year pharmacy opening days

Thursday, 22 December 2022 00:00

We will be able to access festive healthcare from their local pharmacies this Christmas and New Year season, with many in the area planning to stay open on the bank holidays.

Several pharmacies will be open to people in need of an emergency prescription, help with a minor condition or general healthcare advice on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, as well as on the substitute bank holidays on Tuesday, 27 December and Monday, 2 January.

Here are the opening times of pharmacies in our area:

Christmas Day

Rowlands Pharmacy, Pembroke Road, Bemerton Heath - 11 am to 1 pm

Tanday Pharmacy, Wilton Road, Salisbury - 3 pm to 6 pm

GS Health, Drummer Road, Tidworth - 10 am to Midday

Boxing Day

Boots Pharmacy, Silver Street, Salisbury - 9 am to 5:30 pm

Well Pharmacy, Winchester Stree, Salisbury - 4 pm to 6 pm

GS Health, Drummer Road, Tidworth - 1 pm to 4 pm

Tuesday 27th December

Boots Pharmacy, Silver Street, Salisbury - 9 am to 5:30 pm

Superdrug, Old George Mall, Salisbury - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm and 3 pm to 5:30 pm

New Year's Day (Sunday 1st Jan)

Boots Pharmacy, Silver Street, Salisbury - 10:30 am to 4 pm

Monday 2nd January

Boots Pharmacy, Silver Street, Salisbury - 9 am to 5:30 pm

Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Southampton Road, Salisbury - Midday to 2 pm

Gill May, Chief Nurse, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, said: “The end of the year is always a very busy time for the NHS, and our local health and care services are definitely feeling that right now.

“With demand only expected to increase as we approach Christmas, people can play their part in easing some of this sustained pressure by choosing right when seeking help for minor injuries and illnesses.

“For most, this will mean taking a quick trip to a nearby pharmacy, where fast and effective healthcare advice and treatment can be had without an appointment, or going online to use NHS 111.

“Both of these options are fantastic when the concern is only minor but help is still required, such as for sprains and strains, upset stomachs, and coughs and colds.”

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