Aberlour Pharmacy

28/05/2026

⚠️ Medicines recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

One batch of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules is being recalled as a precaution after a packaging error.

This follows a complaint which identified that, inside a sealed carton of Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, two blister strips of Ramipril 10mg capsules were found by a healthcare professional.

If you take Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg, check the packaging of your medicine for batch number GR155023. If your pack contains blister strips that are labelled as Ramipril 10mg capsules, do not to take the medicine and contact your dispensing pharmacy.

If the carton contains blister strips that are correctly labelled as Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules, you do not need to take further action and should continue to take your medicine as usual.

If you have concerns about your medication or experience any suspected side effects, speak to your pharmacist or another healthcare professional. Patients and healthcare professionals can also report suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme.

Further information: https://brnw.ch/21x2U9H

01/05/2026

⚠️ Medicines recall: Sertraline 100mg Film-Coated Tablets (Amarox Limited)

One batch of Sertraline 100mg film-coated tablets is being recalled as a precaution after a manufacturing error.

This follows a patient complaint which identified that a pack of Sertraline 100mg tablets (Batch V2500425) incorrectly contained blister strips of Citalopram 40mg film-coated tablets inside the sealed carton.

If you take Sertraline 100mg, check the packaging of your medicine for batch number V2500425. If your pack contains blister strips labelled "Citalopram 40mg", contact your pharmacy as soon as possible.

Both sertraline and citalopram are antidepressants from the same medicine family (SSRIs). Patients who have accidentally taken citalopram instead of - or as well as - sertraline may experience some heightened side effects, including nausea, headache, sleep changes, and mild anxiety.

If you have concerns about your medication or experience any suspected side effects, speak to your pharmacist or another healthcare professional. Patients and healthcare professionals can also report suspected side effects via our Yellow Card scheme.

For more information, visit https://brnw.ch/21x26gl

22/04/2026

⚠️ Medication Recall Notice – Ramipril 10mg Capsules
There has been a precautionary recall by Crescent Pharma of a specific batch of Ramipril 10mg capsules due to a manufacturing issue.

This only affects capsules with batch number GR174091. The batch number can be found on the bottom of the packaging.

If you (or someone you care for) are taking Ramipril 10mg capsules:

✔️ Please check your medication packaging
✔️ If you’re unsure, feel free to bring it into the pharmacy and we can check for you
✔️ Do not stop taking your medication unless advised by a healthcare professional

We are here to help and can provide replacement medication if required.
If you have any concerns, please contact Aberlour Pharmacy.

More information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/precautionary-recall-of-blood-pressure-medication-after-manufacturing-error #:~:text=Crescent%20Pharma%20Limited%20is%20recalling,lower%20dose%2C%20specifically%20Ramipril%205mg.

03/04/2026

💊 Friendly Friday reminder!

If you’ve ordered a prescription to see you through the Easter break, make sure you pick it up today before the long weekend.

Need a pharmacy on Monday, 6 April? You can find a full list of community pharmacy opening hours in Grampian at the link below.

Happy Easter! 🐣

www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-grampian/pages/public-holiday-opening-hours

NHS Grampian Public Health Community Pharmacy Grampian -NHSG Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership - AHSCP Health and Social Care Moray Health Improvement Team Moray

03/04/2026

Easter opening Hours

Just a reminder that we are open as usual today (Friday 3rd April) and tomorrow (Saturday 4th of April 9am - 1pm)

We will be closed on Easter Monday (Monday 6th April) and reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th of April.

Thank you

30/03/2026

🐣 Easter Opening Hours 🐣

Please note that we will be closed on Monday 6th of April for the Easter Monday bank holiday.

We will be open as normal Saturday 4th of April (9am - 1pm) and reopen on Tuesday 7th of April.

Please ensure any required medication is collected in advance.

Thank you and we hope you have a lovely Easter! 🌷

16/02/2026

💊 We’re Hiring! – Pharmacy Dispenser (4 Days per Week 9am - 6pm and occasional Saturday 9am - 1pm) 💊

📍 Aberlour Pharmacy

Aberlour Pharmacy is looking for a motivated and reliable Dispenser to join our friendly team, working 4 days per week, primarily within our expanding Care Home department.

We are ideally looking for someone who is a qualified dispenser with previous experience who can step confidently into the role.

The Role:
-Dispensing prescriptions accurately and efficiently
-Supporting and managing workload within our Care Home service
-Maintaining high standards of organisation and accuracy

What We’re Looking For:
-Previous dispensing experience (Preferred - NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
-Excellent attention to detail
-Ability to manage workload in a busy environment
-Comfortable with computers and learning our new eMAR system
-Excellent communication skills
-A positive, team-focused attitude

To apply or for more information, please get in touch at pharm.aberlour4093@nhs.scot

05/01/2026

Monday 5th ❄️
Unsurprisingly the weather will affect operations this week. Our deliveries into the pharmacy and deliveries to patients will be disrupted and we will have reduced staff as its not safe for some to come to work.

23/12/2025

Thank you to all our thoughtful patients for the cards, kind words and sweet treats that really have kept us going over the festive period ♥️

Our team works incredibly hard over the festivities and the biggest shout out to them all dispensing, checking, delivering, consulting and everything inbetween!

Best wishes to you all from us here at Aberlour Pharmacy 🎄

25th & 26th Dec - Closed
1st & 2nd Jan - Closed
Normal hours outwith these dates

17/12/2025