Cobridge Pharmacy

25/03/2025

⏰DON'T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR MEDS⏰

If you're one of our regular patients and have received a text message over the last few days, please collect your medication in the next 3 working days.

It's important to collect your prescription medication as prescribed to avoid disrupting your treatment plan and worsening your condition.

Here are some things to consider:

Not collecting your medication can make your symptoms worse and delay treatment for others.

Healthcare professionals use your medication to monitor the effectiveness of your treatment.

Prescribing medication uses healthcare resources, so not collecting it can be a waste.

Please collect your meds on time and help us to ensure the continuity of your treatment.

12/03/2025

Take back your life this No Smoking Day

Getting support from your local stop smoking service gives you the best chance of quitting smoking successfully this No Smoking Day – 12 March 2025.

Visit NHS Better Health to find your nearest service and get ready to quit for good https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

06/03/2025

Tick the Right Box ✅

🛑Important Changes to NHS Prescription Exemptions

In England, you must pay for NHS prescriptions unless you qualify for free prescriptions or can tick an exemption.

Key Dates to Remember:

• Saturday, 5 April 2025: Tax credit payments by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are ending.

• After this date, tax credit exemption certificates will no longer entitle you to free NHS prescriptions.

What You Need to Know:

If you are receiving tax credits, you will be transitioned to Universal Credit, which does not automatically cover health costs.
To continue receiving free NHS prescriptions, you must meet the Universal Credit criteria or qualify under another exemption.

Steps to Take:

1. Verify Eligibility: Always check your eligibility before claiming to avoid a Penalty Charge Notice from the NHS, which can be up to £100.

2. Update Your Exemption Status: If your circumstances change, promptly update your prescription charge exemption status with the pharmacy to avoid fines from the NHS Business Services Authority.

3. Tick the Correct Box: Ensure the correct box is ticked, whether by yourself or someone on your behalf, to avoid incorrect claims.

For More Information:

Visit the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website for additional details.

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-youre-eligible-help/getting-benefits/hwhc-universal-credit

05/03/2025

‼️PHARMACY MERGER‼️

We are happy to announce on 17th March 2025, Cobridge Pharmacy will merge with our long-standing Raven Pharmacy on Elder Road.

All patients can continue to get their prescription medication, and access our NHS services, from our sister pharmacy on the same road.

Benefits for Patients:

Enhanced Services: A broader range of healthcare services and products, ensuring comprehensive care.

Convenient Hours: Extended opening hours to better accommodate your schedules.

Improved Access: Better facilities and easier access for a smoother patient experience.

Same Trusted Team: Continuity of care with our experienced and friendly staff.

Streamlined Service: More efficient service through consolidated resources, reducing wait times and improving patient satisfaction.

Our commitment to providing high-quality care remains unchanged, and we are confident that this merger will bring significant benefits to both our patients and our healthcare partners.

Thank you for your continued support.

If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you all at Raven Pharmacy!

14/02/2025

Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Why should your heart age,
Matter to you? ♥️

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

We can review your heart health by carrying out a blood pressure check for free at our Pharmacy.

If you are aged 40 or over you can have this test done without an appointment.

Don’t delay, get yourself a gift of good health this Valentines 💝

10/02/2025

Did you know, we now deliver the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service🙂

This service allows our Pharmacists to hold private consultations to initiate patients on a contraceptive medication, or continue their existing supply, without needing to speak to a GP or calling the surgery.

This can save you - the patient - a lot of time and makes the overall supply much easier.

The Pharmacy Contraception Service is free and totally confidential. Unless you give permission, the pharmacist will not tell anyone – not even your GP.

Either pop into our Pharmacy👩‍⚕️or give us a call to discuss ☎️

Find out more here:
www.england.nhs.uk/pharmacycontraception

04/02/2025

31/01/2025

🔵From 1st February, we will now be starting to deliver the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service 🙂

This service allows our Pharmacists to hold private consultations to initiate patients on a contraceptive medication, or continue their existing supply, without needing to speak to a GP or calling the surgery.

This can save you - the patient - a lot of time and makes the overall supply much easier.

The Pharmacy Contraception Service is free and totally confidential. Unless you give permission, the pharmacist will not tell anyone – not even your GP.

Either pop into our Pharmacy👩‍⚕️or give us a call to discuss ☎️

Find out more here:
www.england.nhs.uk/pharmacycontraception

27/01/2025

Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to reach out.

Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help — visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

20/01/2025

Sore throat? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

➡️ www.nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst