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“Independent community pharmacy in Bowmore, serving Islay with expert healthcare, advice, and everyday essentials. Caring for our island community.”

Mission Statement for Islay Pharmacy:

"At Islay Pharmacy, we are dedicated to enhancing community health through personalised, high-quality community care. We aim to provide expert advice and a compassionate service in a welcoming environment, empowering our patients to achieve their wellness goals."

09/01/2026

This has been left at the pharmacy if anyone has lost a hearing aid.

08/01/2026

✨ Last few days to grab a New Year’s bargain! ✨

We still have some lovely gift sets and treats left on offer – perfect for a bit of January self-care or a last-minute present 🎁🛁

Once they’re gone, they’re gone… so don’t miss out

👀
📍 In store now
⏳ Limited stock – last few days only

Pop in and have a browse 💙

05/01/2026

💊 COMMON MEDICATION MISTAKE

Ever caught yourself thinking:
👉 “I can’t remember if I took it… I’ll just take another.”

🚍 Medicines aren’t buses
You don’t need to catch the next one.

Taking an extra dose “just in case” can sometimes cause problems, such as:

⚠️ What could happen?
• 🤢 Upset stomach or nausea
• 😵‍💫 Dizziness or drowsiness
• ❤️ Effects on the liver, kidneys, or heart (with some medicines)
• 💊 Increased risk of side effects building up over time

This can happen even with everyday medicines.

✅ Safer ways to stay on track:

⏰ Set a phone reminder
🕒 Take medicines at the same time each day
📦 Use a pill organiser

🤝 Not sure if you’ve taken a dose?
Don’t guess — ask your pharmacist. We’ll help you decide what to do next.

💙 Friendly, local advice when you need it.

05/01/2026

Lois was just two years old when she was admitted to a children's ward and tested positive for
RSV. Thankfully, there’s now a vaccine that can help protect young children from RSV. It’s
offered to expectant mothers during pregnancy. Read more about Lois's experience at
publichealthscotland.scot/rsv-lois

04/01/2026

❄️ JANUARY – WINTER WELLNESS ON ISLAY ❄️

🎉 We’re back! Happy New Year from everyone at Islay Pharmacy

Winter on Islay can be tough on your health – but getting care (and your medicines) doesn’t need to be:

🕘 Opening Hours
Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 1pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 6pm
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed

💊 Help available through Pharmacy First Scotland. Pop in for advice and treatment for common winter-related conditions – no GP appointment needed.

We can help with: • 🤧 Coughs, colds & flu-like symptoms

• 🤒 Sore throats & sinus congestion
• 👂 Earache (including in children)
• 🧴 Dry, cracked or irritated winter skin, eczema flare-ups & dermatitis
• 👁️ Eye infections such as conjunctivitis
• 🔥 Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in eligible women
• 🤕 Shingles – assessment and treatment available in the pharmacy via PGD (early treatment is important)

💉 Flu Vaccinations Available
If you haven’t had your flu jag yet, it’s not too late — protect yourself and those around you this winter.

📦 Ordering your repeat medicines – made easy
If winter weather, travel, or mobility makes it harder to get into Bowmore, you can order your repeats:

• 💻 Via our website: www.islaypharmacy.co.uk
• 📞 Over the phone - 01496301591
• 💬 By WhatsApp - 07454847230
🚚 Delivery Service (winter-friendly!)

To support our community throughout the year, we offer FREE delivery on Wednesdays & Fridays (9am–1pm):

• Wednesday: Bowmore → Portnahaven & Bridgend → Port Askaig
• Friday: Bowmore → Port Ellen & Bridgend → Port Askaig

🌊 Island healthcare, close to home
No unnecessary ferry trips. No long hospital waits. Just trusted local care here on Islay, when you need it most.

📍 Drop in or get in touch
💬 Friendly, professional advice
🤍 Care designed for island life

03/01/2026

❄️🔥 Wrap Up Warm This Winter – Cold-Weather Essentials In Stock Now! 🧣🧤

When the Islay winter really bites, staying warm isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. We’ve got all your cosy winter must-haves, including the ever-popular Snowfire® range 💙

🔥 Hot Water Bottles
Perfect for frosty nights, aches and pains, or just curling up on the sofa with a cuppa. A winter staple for every home.

🧤 Hats, Gloves & Scarves
Keep the chill out whether you’re walking the dog, heading to work, or waiting on the ferry. Practical, warm, and winter-ready.

🦶 Hand & Foot Warmers
Brilliant for outdoor work, walking, fishing, spectating, or anyone who really feels the cold. Small, discreet, and seriously effective.

🧴 Winter Skin Care
Cold weather is tough on skin, especially hands and feet. We also stock rich hand creams and foot care to protect and soothe.

🔥 Snowfire®
A solid emollient for dry, chapped winter skin, helping to soothe, protect and lock in moisture with natural essential oils

💙 Pop in and get winter-ready

Whether you’re local, visiting, or stocking up for the season, our friendly team is happy to help.

📍 Islay Pharmacy – keeping Islay warm, comfortable & cared for all winter

31/12/2025

🎉 NEW YEAR SALE AT ISLAY PHARMACY! 🎉

Start 2026 in style with brilliant bargains in our New Year Sale — with up to £10 OFF selected gifts and beauty treats! 💙

Whether you’re getting ready for Hogmanay celebrations, planning a big night out, or just fancy a little pamper pick-me-up, we’ve got great savings on:

✨ Fragrances & luxury gift sets
💄 Lipsticks, body glitter & beauty treats
💅 Nail sets and pamper goodies
🛁 Bath gifts and fun treats for boys & girls
🧴 Grooming gifts and shave sets for men

💝 And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to grab something special at a great price.

📍 Pop in and have a browse

✨ Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

— Islay Pharmacy 💙

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy Hogmanay from Islay Pharmacy! 🎉

As we say goodbye to 2025 and get ready to welcome a brand new year, we just want to say a huge thank you to our wonderful community here on Islay. Your support, kindness, and smiles mean the world to us.

Whatever your plans tonight — a quiet night in or seeing in the bells with friends and family — we wish you good health, happiness, and plenty of bright moments in 2026. 🥂✨

Here’s to another year of looking after our island community together.

Slàinte mhath, and Happy New Year when it comes! 🎆

30/12/2025

🎆 Hogmanay & New Year Opening Hours – Islay Pharmacy 🎆

As we see out the old year and get ready to welcome the new, here are our holiday hours so you can plan ahead:

🕘 Hogmanay (31st December):
Open 9:00am – 6:00pm

🎉 New Year’s Day (1st January):
Closed

🎆 Friday 2nd January:
Closed

🛍 We reopen Saturday:
9:00am – 1:00pm

We’ll then be back to our normal opening hours from Monday 😊

Wishing everyone on Islay — locals, visitors, family and friends — a safe, happy and healthy New Year when it comes.

Thank you so much for your support, and we look forward to looking after you in 2026 💙

30/12/2025

🩵 FLU JABS STILL AVAILABLE! 🩵

We still have a limited number of flu vaccinations in stock at Islay Pharmacy 💉✨

If you haven’t had yours yet, now’s a great time to get protected — especially with cases rising on the island 🌊🏝️

Pop in and see us or give the team a call ☎️😊

Let’s help protect ourselves, our families, and our community 💙👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Want it shorter, more formal, or more urgent? I can tweak it 👍

29/12/2025

With flu cases on the rise across Islay, we’re kindly asking folk to pop on a face mask 😷 when visiting the pharmacy if they’re able to.

This helps protect our more vulnerable neighbours, friends and family, as well as our team, so we can stay open and keep looking after the island 💙

If you have flu-like symptoms 🤒 or think you may have the flu, please wear a mask, keep your visit as short as possible, and if you can, ask someone else to come in for you.

If you don’t have a mask, we have some available in the pharmacy for sale 🏥

Thank you for helping us look after our wee island community 🌊

Address

42 Main Street
Bowmore
PA437JJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441496301591

Website

http://www.islaypharmacy.co.uk/

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