Fortnams Chemist

01/05/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c202jqn3jzro

People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.

08/04/2026

FORTNAMS CHEMIST NOW HIRING 🤩
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR HOW TO APPLY.

16/03/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7432klgyldo?app-referrer=push-notification

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent.

09/03/2026

If you’re already taking the pill or looking for your first supply, our pharmacy can now help you - and you don’t need to be registered with a GP 😊

The pharmacy contraception service is free and totally confidential. Unless you give permission, the pharmacist will not tell anyone - not even your GP 🤫

Fortnams chemist is here to help ✌🏽

04/03/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‼️

Due to the continued pressures in community pharmacy, we are having to change our opening times on Saturday’s only.

From 4th April 2026

NEW OPENING TIMES

MONDAY - FRIDAY
9am - 6pm

SATURDAY
9am - 1pm

We apologise for any inconveniences this might cause.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of your local Pharmacy 😊

Kind regards,

The Fortnams Family ✌🏽

06/02/2026

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

03/02/2026

With VALENTINES on our doorstep….

LOVE IS IN THE AIR 🥰

Lots of hidden gems can be found at Fortnams 🤩

From Fragrances to Cuddly Warmers. Cosmetics to “COND-iments” with your Safety in mind 😉

Happy Valentines 😘

28/01/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1dk2xp137zo

Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.

17/01/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74vdgkw1kzo

Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

07/01/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FORTNAMS CHEMIST WILL BE UPDATING OUR COMPUTER SYSTEMS ON THURSDAY 8TH JANUARY 2026.

THERE MIGHT BE SOME DELAYS IN GETTING PRESCRIPTIONS FULFILLED FOR THE MORNING.

IF YOUR MEDICINES ARE NOT URGENT, PLEASE DO COLLECT ON AN ALTERNATE DAY.

WE AIM TO BE OPERATING AS USUAL BY LATE AFTERNOON.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

KIND REGARDS,

THE FORTNAMS FAMILY ✌🏽

12/12/2025

Flu surge a challenge for NHS 'unlike any' since pandemic, Streeting says

The health secretary also warns planned strikes by resident doctors next week could be the "Jenga piece that collapses" the NHS.