Lanark Pharmacy

01/09/2025

⚠️ Rise in Shingles Cases Locally ⚠️

We’ve seen a recent increase in shingles cases. Shingles can cause a painful rash, often with tingling, burning, or shooting pain, usually on one side of the body or face.

👉 Other symptoms may include:

Blistering rash that scabs over

Sensitivity to touch

Fever, headache or generally feeling unwell

✅ How we can help:
Our pharmacy team is here to support you. If you think you may have shingles, speak to us as soon as possible. Early treatment is important to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms.

📍 Visit us in person or call the pharmacy for advice and support. Or you can book a consultation online via: https://lanarkpharmacy.co.uk/

Your health is our priority

Visit Lanark Pharmacy for top-notch services in Carnwath, Lanark, Carstairs, Forth, Biggar & Douglas. From prescriptions to consultations, we have you covered!

18/06/2025

Did you know we offer in-house treatments for Hayfever? 🌼🤧

If you’re struggling with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever), we’ve got you covered. At Lanark Pharmacy, we provide a range of prescription-strength treatments available without needing to see your GP.

Pop in and speak to our friendly team, we’re here to help.

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11/06/2025

We’re open tomorrow from 9:00am to 5:30pm, business as usual during the Lanimer celebrations.

Pop in if you need anything, we’re here to help!

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05/06/2025

FREE:
We have a surplus of gluten-free loaves available. If you or someone you know could use some free gluten-free bread, feel free to pop in and pick some up while stocks last.

No catch, just helping reduce waste and support the community

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04/06/2025

As a small, independent business committed to serving the community with care and integrity, we work extremely hard every day to grow, improve, and offer services that truly benefit the public.
That’s why it’s disheartening to share that this week, instead of focusing solely on patient care, we’ve had to spend time dealing with shoplifters, something no business, especially in a Royal Burgh like Lanark, should expect to face on what is becoming a regular basis. We are willing to support those struggling if they ask for help, and do so when we can, as some of you know, but do not appreciate those helping themselves.

To protect our team and customers, we’ll be upgrading our security systems in the coming weeks. Your safety and the safety of our staff remain a top priority, and this will hopefully help the local area.

We also feel compelled to share our concern about the broader state of the town. While £350k was recently spent to create a “safe and welcoming multi-use space” at the bottom of the High Street, the reality appears that some of the closes and lanes around the high street have been left neglected, with broken glass, litter, and even reports of drug paraphernalia. From our point of view, it certainly feels less safe with some of the scenes we are seeing on the high street.

Lanark is a town with a rich heritage and a strong community spirit. We know many share our concerns, and we believe that more can and should be done to ensure the whole town is truly safe, clean, and welcoming.

Let’s work together for a safer Lanark. 💙

31/05/2025

Grab your official 2025 Lanimer brochure for £5! Available in-store now.
Pop in and pick up your copy while stocks last! 🎉

12/03/2025

We have noticed an increase in patients either receiving prescriptions for antibiotics or requesting and borderline demanding them for the current bug that is circulating. However, antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, and the symptoms many people are experiencing appear to be caused by a viral illness, possibly even another strain of Covid.

Many patients have returned, reporting that antibiotics have not helped, which reinforces the likelihood that this is a viral infection. As you may recall, antibiotics were not prescribed during the COVID-19 pandemic for this reason.

What You Should Do:
- Rest and allow your body time to recover.
-Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
- Manage symptoms with appropriate over-the-counter remedies.
There is no quick cure, but most people will recover with time and self-care.

Overusing antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance, a serious health threat. When bacteria become resistant, infections become harder to treat, requiring stronger or fewer available treatment options. To protect both individual and public health, antibiotics should only be used when medically necessary.

We understand that symptoms can be frustrating, and we truly want to help. However, we also have a duty of care to ensure antibiotics are used appropriately. We kindly ask for your patience and cooperation in following the best medical advice.

Thank you for your understanding

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23/01/2025

In light of the red weather warning and with the safety of both the public and our staff as our top priority, we have made the decision to close tomorrow, Friday, 24th January. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if the alert level changes.

We understand this may cause inconvenience, but we trust you appreciate that your safety and that of our team is of utmost importance. Business will resume as normal on Saturday 25th from 9am-5pm.

For any emergencies, please contact the appropriate emergency services directly.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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25/12/2024

We are open today, Wednesday, 25th December, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Wishing you all a lovely day, and we’re here if you need us!

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24/12/2024

To Our Amazing Valued Customers and Community,

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your unwavering support, kindness, and loyalty have meant the world to us. Whether you’ve visited us regularly, recommended us to others, or simply shared a kind word, your encouragement has been the foundation of our success this year.

This festive season, we are reminded of the strength and warmth of our community. It’s because of you that we can continue doing what we love- serving you all and being a part of something truly special.

From all of us at Lanark Pharmacy, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a joyful, peaceful New Year. May your holiday season be filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments.

We also cannot forget our staff and wonderful team that have worked extremely hard to ensure we help everyone, they have been a true credit to the business and the community.

Thank you for being a part of our journey and we apologise for any shortcomings, we try our best. Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025 for us all!

12/12/2024

We understand that some of you are following up on repeat prescriptions submitted some time ago, and we are aware of the delays at the doctors. Unfortunately, these delays are outwith our control but please rest assured that we are doing our utmost to assist wherever possible.
Please don’t go without your medication. If there’s any way we can help, we will do our best to support you.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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10/12/2024

You asked, we listened! Back by popular demand: Snowfire Ointment Sticks are back in stock. Perfect for soothing relief, come in to get yours now!