McGill Pharmacy

05/07/2021

FREE lateral flow testing kits are available in all our pharmacies.
Just pop into your local McGill pharmacy and ask one of our friendly staff.
By testing you are doing your bit to keep your loved ones and wider community safe
⭐️ FREE ⭐️

18/11/2020

Please support whichever way you can, thank you

20/05/2020

Do you have any concerns or questions about the medicines you are taking?
You can contact your pharmacy team at your local branch or call our medicines information service on: 07841 739428 for help and advice.

08/05/2020

Our pharmacists, dispensary staff and drivers have given up their time off today and suspended their VE celebrations to open all the Mcgills branches 2pm to 5pm, to ensure your pharmacy service continued. Thank you to all staff for their dedication.

10/04/2020

A huge thank you to our staff giving their bank holiday up and time with their families today and Easter Monday. They are working to keep your pharmacy service going and keeping you safe.

09/04/2020

All our branches are open 2pm to 5pm Good Friday and Bank holiday Monday. Balby branch will be open from 10am to 5pm. Please only come into the branch if it is absolutely necessary and perhaps call first as we can deal with many queries over the phone. Please respect our staff who are once again giving up valuable time with their families and putting themselves at risk, to ensure you get the care you need. Thank you

31/03/2020

Recently there was a post on Facebook from a concerned relative about medication being delivered out of the trays and in original packs. In the comment section of this post McGill pharmacy were named as the supplier. This prompted us to start an investigation. Upon this investigation it became very clear that in fact the relative had got the wrong pharmacy company.

We can confirm that in line with NHS England and the pharmacy governing body we will be supplying medication in original packs for some monitored dosage customers while we are in the middle of this pandemic. Please be assured any customers affected will be contacted first to gain their consent. We will in no way be supplying original packs to customers who feel they cannot cope with boxes, and put them at risk.

Any questions please contact the pharmacy team in your local branch.

26/03/2020

Emergency Measures

We are currently under considerable pressure because of increased workload at this difficult time.
We will be operating a “closed-door” policy for the first and last hour of our normal business opening times in all pharmacies.
The same policy will operate between 1 pm and 2 pm at branches except for our Express Pharmacy at the Scott Practice where the closed door policy will be between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused and will resume normal hours as soon as the situation permits.

23/03/2020

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

We are doing our very best to meet your needs during this difficult period.

You will be aware that our teams of staff are working under sustained pressure and the need for accuracy when dispensing medicines is critical.

To give our team an adequate rest period so they can remain alert we will be making some temporary changes to our opening hours;

We will have a “closed-door” policy for the first and last hour of our normal business opening times other than our Express store where this time will be adjusted:

09:00-10:00 (08:00 – 08:30 at our Express store)

Last Hour (other than our Express store)


We will close during the lunch period. Times for this may vary by location as advertised on our door but will be around 13:00 to 14:00 (13:30 to 15:30 at our Express store)

We will not be open for prescription collections during these periods, this is so we can process prescriptions for collection later and clean the environment to protect staff and patients. Please do not telephone between these times unless your call is an emergency.

We ask that you respect a 2m area around our till areas in our branches to isolate our staff to protect them from possible infection.

We ask that you stand behind our barrier area until the counter is free.

Staff shortages from illness will lead to unplanned pharmacy closures, we hope to avoid this by protecting our colleagues so they can continue to serve your healthcare needs. If a pharmacy is closed, we will signpost you to the nearest open branch.

We sincerely thank you for your understanding and patience.

If you are self-isolating and cannot collect your prescription, as advised by NHS England, please arrange for a member of your family or a friend / carer to collect your prescription. Our delivery service is at capacity and we are restricting demand on this service to ensure elderly / frail patients are prioritised.

We hope you stay well. You can find the latest COVID-19 advice and guidance at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID-19), including what to do if you think you have it and how to reduce your chances of getting it.

17/03/2020

We are all facing uncertain times and guidelines are changing daily. Please can I remind everyone DO NOT enter pharmacies as well as gp surgeries and hospitals if you have been told to self isolate or have any of the symptoms. By entering the building you are putting other customers who could be vunerable as well as our staff at risk. Help us to help you. Thank you

10/03/2020

Good hand washing is the best defence against this virus if you have some fun and sing happy birthday twice you will have washed your hands for the correct amount of time, and the kids would love it.

10/03/2020

Stop the spread of Covid-19 and any other germs lurking about. If we all follow these simple rules it will help to protect us all.

09/03/2020

If you suspect you may have coronavirus, or have the syptoms below then please stay at home and call NHS111. DO NOT go to the GP, Hospital or Pharmacy. Please take note of the poster displayed in all our shop windows. Take care

12/12/2019

McGill pharmacy are pleased to support Christmas jumper day 2019.
Our staff will be wearing our jumpers with pride

06/12/2019

Full time pharmacist position, if interested see the link https://www.indeedjobs.com/mcgill-pharmacy?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XX4371-iVwtSW2bgyBz8ZTNLSTITWKTSyY

Find your next great career opportunity at McGill Pharmacy

18/07/2019

Take care out there! Pop in to a McGill pharmacy to stock up on your sun cream (we recommend minimum factor 30 and UVA 4star). Happy holidays!

Cancer Research warns people in the UK to protect their skin at home and not only when they are away.

02/01/2019

Are you thinking about giving up the booze for ‘Dry January’? It’s not too late to start - check out the website below for reasons, tips and support to kick start the new year with a boost to your health (and maybe your wealth!)
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/dry-january

Dry January started in 2012 with 4,000 people. It's come a long way since then, with over 100,000 signing up and 4 million taking part in 2018.

20/11/2018

If you're unsure whether the symptoms you've been experiencing might be related to pancreatic cancer, you might want to use the symptom diary produced by Pancreatic Cancer Action to keep a record of them - this may help in any discussions you then have with your GP - most importantly, DON'T IGNORE THEM - there may be a much more favourable explanation but it's best to be checked sooner - EARLY DIAGNOSIS SAVES LIVES!
https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Symptoms-Diary-PCA0048v3.pdf

16/11/2018

Can you imagine being diagnosed with cancer that could be treated with chemotherapy but then being told you can't have it because you might contract a common infection that could kill you? Or being told you've broken your arm but that the doctors won't operate on it in case you get an infection during surgery? This is the world we face if we don't change the way we use antibiotics - Please take a minute to watch the video below and then encourage others to be antibiotic aware - your McGill Pharmacists and health champions (some of whom have pledged to be 'Antibiotic Guardians') can give further information if you'd like to know more.

Make your pledge now http://antibioticguardian.com/ Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats facing us today. Without effective antibiotics many r...

15/11/2018

Today is WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY - when organisations from over 30 countries across 6 continents are joining forces to outcomes for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Here at McGill Pharmacies we're doing our bit too - our health champions have completed training in recognising the warning signs of pancreatic cancer and our branches have information displayed to spread awareness throughout the community. Please share our posts and help us to spread the word further - today especially!
http://www.worldpancreaticcancerday.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/WPCD-2018-Unresponsive-Gif.gif

12/11/2018

This catchy little video describes the symptoms that may indicate pancreatic cancer - be aware, and then share! Don't forget you are always welcome to pop into our branches to talk to our trained health champions, or our very knowledgeable pharmacists to discuss any concerns you may have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjnpuzRp3Dg =share

Do you know the signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer has the worst survival rate of the 21 most common cancers in the UK, yet shockingl...

06/11/2018

Why are McGills getting passionate about your pancreas? Every day, 27 people are newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - about half of these will be as a result of an emergency hospital admission when the chances are the cancer has already spread and is inoperable. Less than 7% of pancreatic cancer sufferers currently survive beyond 5 years, but this figure drastically improves with a diagnosis early enough to act before it spreads. Awareness is key and we hope that by sharing our knowledge within our community, we can raise both awareness and survival rates. Click on the link below to find out more;
https://pancreaticcanceraction.org/about-pancreatic-cancer/

What is pancreatic cancer? What are the symptoms of pancreatic cancer? How is it diagnosed? What tests are done? What are the treatments?

01/11/2018

This November, McGill Pharmacies are supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action's campaign to raise awareness of the UK's 5th biggest cancer killer. Awareness leads to early diagnosis, and EARLY DIAGNOSIS SAVES LIVES! Please call in to our branches and speak to our health champions, or visit the charity's awareness page via the link below, to find out what you can do in the fight against pancreatic cancer;
https://aware.pancreaticcanceraction.org

01/11/2018

We're 'Turning It Purple' throughout November to show our support for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!

05/10/2018

Can you believe we're into October already?! Christmas is on the horizon and what better way to help you save for the occasion than to stop spending on ci******es and put the savings towards the Christmas presents instead - with the added bonus of giving yourself the greatest gift of all - better health! Our Warsmworth Road branch have staff trained in helping you to quit - please call in and speak to our health champions today and turn October into ! If you prefer, you could visit the 'One You' Stoptober website, packed full of support to help you. Whichever way you choose, feel healthier and get wealthier with McGills! !

05/10/2018