Hooton’s Pharmacy Horwich

24/07/2025

🩺 Free Health Checks This Saturday at Toughsheet Community Stadium! ⚽

🗓 Saturday 26 July | 11:30am – 2:45pm
📍 Premiere Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium
Burnden Way, BL6 6JW

Come along for FREE NHS health checks and advice on heart health and diabetes.

No appointment needed – just walk in!

Your health matters – do it for YOU! 🩵

16/07/2025

With the recent measles outbreak in Liverpool and the tragic death of a child at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, we are urging all parents to seek help immediately if your child shows any symptoms as listed below.

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to life-threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. It’s not “just a rash.”

🔍 Know the signs and symptoms:

* High fever
* Cough
* Runny nose
* Red, watery eyes
* Small white spots inside the cheeks (Koplik spots)
* A blotchy red rash, usually starting on the face and spreading down the body

🚨 If you suspect measles:

* Do NOT go straight to A&E, your GP, pharmacy or walk-in clinic – call ahead or use NHS 111
* Isolate the person as much as possible – measles spreads through coughs and sneezes
* Seek urgent medical advice, especially if symptoms worsen

💉 Prevention is key – the MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and saves lives. No child should die from a preventable disease.

11/07/2025

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

10/07/2025

We’re experiencing ongoing issues with our phone line and we may be unable to hear you when you call. Our service provider is aware and working to resolve the issue.

If this happens, we’ll let you know before ending the call.

If you are calling regarding a prescription please first check via your original method of ordering, that it has been approved by your GP and sent to the pharmacy. If the prescription was approved more than 2 full working days ago, call into the pharmacy in person as our technical issues may have also affected our collection text message service.

This is also a reminder that as from the 6th May, ALL repeat prescriptions requests must now be made 7 days before you run out of medication directly with your surgery. This is to allow 3-4 working days for your GP surgery to process and approve, and a further 2 working days for us to order in any necessary stock and get your prescription ready for collection.

If you have run out of medication, and your request was only sent in the last 2-3 days, you can now use the NHS 111 service via phone, or by using their website, to request an emergency supply of most items (please note this may not be possible for certain types of medication).

Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.

08/07/2025

Please note we are currently experiencing issues with our telephone lines.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/06/2025

- Keep your living space cool.

- Close windows and curtains/blinds during the day, and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down.

- Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.

More info ➡️ http://nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Also, please note - anyone who takes the following medication is at higher risk of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration and sun sensitivity. Please take extra care to keep yourself hydrated, and cool during periods of intense heat:

- Beta-blockers: Metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol, propranolol.

- Diuretics: Furosemide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide.

- Antidepressants: SSRIs (e.g., sertraline, fluoxetine, citalopram) and TCAs (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline).

- Antihistamines: Promethazine, doxylamine, diphenhydramine.

- Antipsychotics: Aripriprazole, clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine.

- Stimulants: (e.g., amphetamines)

- ACE inhibitors and ARBs: Lisinopril, losartan, valsartan.

Ensure you are well hydrated, wearing spf and cool, loose clothing, and avoid strenuous activities during periods of intense heat.

20/06/2025

- Keep your living space cool.

- Close windows, curtains/blinds during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down.

- Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.

More info➡️http://nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

12/06/2025

Our final Spring 2025 Covid Vaccine Clinic will be held next Tuesday, 17th June.

No appointment necessary.

20/05/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

The quickest way to order is via the NHS App ➡️ nhs.uk/app


For more information on how to do this, visit ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

03/05/2025

Huge congratulations to Cllr John Walsh on 50 years of service!

From all at Whittle Pharmacies, thank you for your incredible dedication—especially your support & volunteering during the COVID vaccine rollout at BWFC.

A true community hero!

A local councillor is celebrating an impressive milestone today – after spending a lifetime in local politics.

18/04/2025

Some GP services will be available over the Easter bank holiday.

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help.

http://111.nhs.uk

10/04/2025

**Easter Opening Hours**

Friday 18th April 2025 (Good Friday) CLOSED.
Monday 21st April 2025 (Easter Monday) CLOSED.

The pharmacy will be open as usual on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

Find out which pharmacies are open near you over the Easter bank holiday — so you can get the medicines and advice you need. 💊

www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy