Mountchase Pharmacy

01/04/2026

⚠️ If you come across someone having a seizure in public, please don’t panic — here’s how you can help ⚠️

If you ever see someone having a seizure, there is a chance they suffer from epilepsy, this is what to do:

✅ Stay calm
✅ Gently guide the patient to the ground if they are standing
✅ Put something soft under their head
✅ Move anything dangerous away from them
✅ Loosen tight clothing around their neck
✅ Time the seizure if you can

❌ Do NOT hold them down
❌ Do NOT put anything in their mouth
❌ Do NOT give them food or drink during the seizure

⏱️ Call an ambulance if:

- The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
- They have another seizure straight after
- They are injured
- It’s their first seizure (or you’re unsure)

💤 After the seizure:

- Roll them onto their side (recovery position)
- Stay with them until they are fully aware
- Speak calmly and reassure the patient.

Thank you for helping to keep the patient safe 💜

24/03/2026

09/03/2026

Sad News from Bosvenna Healthcare.

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

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.