FOUR pharmacies will open on the Isle of Wight on Christmas Day, with others opening for limited hours during the festive period, continuing to offer services and health advice.
See below for full list of opening times
The festive opening times cover Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Bank Holiday Tuesday (December 27), New Year’s Day and Bank Holiday Monday (January 2).
Pharmacies are only listed if they have notified NHS England that they will be open, and opening times vary for some pharmacies.
Which Isle of Wight pharmacies are open on Christmas Day?
- Kemkay Chemist in Freshwater, from 10am – 1pm.
- Day Lewis Pharmacy in Carisbrooke, from 10am – 1pm.
- Boots Pharmacy in Ryde, from 10am – 1pm.
- Jhoots Pharmacy in Sandown, from 3pm – 6pm.
Which Isle of Wight pharmacies are open on Boxing Day?
- Boots Pharmacy in Newport, from 10am – 4pm.
- Lloyds Pharmacy (in Sainsbury's) in Newport, from 10am – 4pm.
- Day Lewis Pharmacy in Sandown, from 2pm – 5pm.
- Yarmouth Pharmacy in Yarmouth, from 8.30am – 6pm.
Which Isle of Wight pharmacies are open on New Year’s Day?
- Boots Pharmacy in Newport, from 10am – 3pm.
- Lloyds Pharmacy (in Sainsbury's) in Newport, from 10am – 4pm.
- Seaview Pharmacy in Seaview, from 2pm – 5pm.
- Regent Pharmacy in Shanklin, from 2pm – 5pm.
- Yarmouth Pharmacy in Yarmouth, from 10am – 5pm.
CLICK HERE to see Isle of Wight pharmacy opening times between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
An NHS spokesperson said: “The times could be subject to change, so please check with the pharmacy before you travel, and/or you can visit the NHS England website for any updates or changes.”
Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System, said: “We would ask people who may need to order repeat prescriptions to please submit them in good time, and not leave them to the last minute.
“It might be pushing it for Christmas now, but it’s important to think about getting in your requests for the period between Christmas and the New Year.
“As well as being an invaluable High Street resource, pharmacies of course offer expert advice about over-the-counter medicines to treat common health conditions, as well as information on medication and a range of other services.
“There are lots of coughs and seasonal ailments doing the rounds at present, and pharmacists offer a fast and convenient service.
“Your pharmacist is also trained to advise you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.”
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