Mountchase Pharmacy

25/02/2026

NOTICE FOR THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

Due to unforseen circumstances we will not have a Pharmacist from 4.30pm tomorrow. (Thursday 26th)
We will therefore be unable to dispense or give out Prescriptions from this time or sell 'Pharmacy Only' medicines..
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

16/02/2026

16/02/2026

Did you know your pharmacist can help with 7 common conditions, meaning you don’t need to see your GP?

There are more than 90 pharmacies in Cornwall that can offer medical advice and help on the following health conditions…

• Earache (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)

Popping into your pharmacist means the NHS can free up GP appointments, helping to give people more choice on how they can access care.

Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse, think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

To find local pharmacy locations and opening times visit: https://www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

12/02/2026

Returned Medicines
PLEASE when returning used medicines to the pharmacy do not include the following...

Any Needles lancets or other sharps
(These are collected by Cornwall Council if you call this number 0300 1234 141)

Toiletries and personal items that could go in your black sack.
Empty blisters or containers
Plastic medicine dossets
Any leg bags, ostomy products or unmedicated dressings.
This can all go in your black bags

If you have any glucose meters or blood reading machines, please dispose of these appropriately.

We have limited collections each month which are specifically for medicines.

Thank you.

04/02/2026

Help us reduce waste and cost of wastage by only ordering what you need!

13/01/2026

These figures are probably well out of date now ( this was posted 9yrs ago) but the concept is still the same!!....

I understand the concept of this poster, but I feel it's not the prime costs for the NHS.
I can easily break down and destroy enough returned medicines in two carrier bags to match those costs!
The amount of wastage in over ordering repeat prescription items and retuning unwanted meds to the pharmacy is appalling.
Please only order the repeat prescriptions items you require, not the ones you were taken off 3 months ago. Check before you leave the Pharmacy that you need it all. If it hasn't left the building it can be reused, once you've left with it, it has to be destroyed if it's not required.

13/01/2026

Ever wondered why there's a bit of a wait for your prescription to be filled? There's a lot that goes into dispensing your prescription. From checking your medicines history to reviewing allergies and other health conditions, your local community pharmacist follows a number of steps from prescription-in to medicine-out. Find out more about other pharmacy services on our website http://askyourpharmacist.com.au/ or .

29/12/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.

21/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to Cornwall Mind for our Christmas Jumper Day. We raised a total of £28.86 for this wonderful local charity.

17/12/2025

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Our Opening Times for Christmas & New Year

Christmas Eve - Normal hours
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Saturday 27th - Closed
Sunday 28th - Closed
Monday 29th - Normal Hours
Tuesday 30th - Normal Hours
New Years Eve - Normal Hours
New Years Day - Closed
Friday 2nd - Normal Hours

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If you need medical help when we are closed please call 111 who will be able to help and advise you.

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and custom over the last 12 months and to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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17/12/2025

This Friday (19th December) the staff of Mountchase Pharmacy will be swapping our navy tunic tops for our festive Christmas tops.
We are wearing our Christmas Jumpers to support Cornwall Mind. This is a local charity and any money raised will stay local. We would love to raise as much as possible for the invaluable local charity and ask if you are near or coming into the Pharmacy if you could maybe pop some pennies in the collection box.
We really would love to raise as much as possible. If anyone would like any information on the work this invaluable charity does I will have some leaflets and booklets available on the day. Many Thanks
EDIT: if anyone would like to donate online please click on the QR code below. It would be great if you can mention you are helping Mountchase to support . Thank you again.

11/11/2025