Woodlands Pharmacy

29/04/2026

📢 Latest News

We’ve recently introduced new email and text notification services to keep you better informed about your prescriptions 💊

👉 Collection patients
You’ll receive an email when your medication is ready to collect in the pharmacy.

🚚 Delivery patients
You’ll receive text message updates throughout the day:
• When your delivery is scheduled
• When it’s out with the driver
• When it has been delivered

This service is still in the process of being rolled out, so not all patients will receive notifications just yet.

Next time you’re in the pharmacy make sure we have an up to date email and telephone number for yourself for these alerts.

Thank you for your patience while we improve our services 💚

26/03/2026

🌼 Easter preparations are well underway 🌼

As we head into the Easter period, our team is busy ensuring everything runs smoothly for our patients 💊

We kindly ask that you order your prescriptions in plenty of time to avoid any delays, especially with the upcoming bank holiday closures.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding 💚

06/03/2026

We’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all our patients for your consideration and understanding while we completed the switch to our new operating system.

We really appreciate your support while our team worked through the changeover. The new system will help us continue to improve the service we provide to you.

Thank you for supporting Woodlands Pharmacy 💚

04/01/2026

❄️Snow Update❄️
We will be delivering as normal this week. However, due to the snowy conditions, our drivers may take a little longer than usual.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding, and thank you for your continued support. Stay safe! ☃️

01/01/2026

23/12/2025

🎄 A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Woodlands Pharmacy 🎄

We would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful patients for the incredibly kind Christmas cards and gifts.
Your generosity, thoughtful words and continued support truly mean so much to the whole team.

It’s a privilege to look after such a caring community, and your kindness has really brightened our festive season. We’re very grateful and look forward to continuing to support you in the year ahead.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy New Year 💚🎅🏼🎄

Our opening hours over the festive break;
🎄Christmas Eve 8:30am - 6pm
🎄Christmas Day CLOSED
🎄Boxing Day CLOSED
🎄Saturday 27th CLOSED
🎄Sunday 28th CLOSED
🎄Monday 29th 8:30am - 6pm
🎄Tuesday 30th 8:30am - 6pm
🎄Wednesday 31st 8:30am - 6pm
🎄New Years Day CLOSED
🎄Friday 2nd Jan 8:30am - 6pm

Following this, we resume our normal opening hours.

16/12/2025

🦠 Flu is on the rise – protect yourself this season! 💉

The NHS flu jab is still available at Woodlands Pharmacy 💉✨
Getting vaccinated helps protect you and the people around you

✅ Free NHS flu jabs for eligible patients
✅ Quick & professional service
✅ No long waits
✅Walk in slots available

Don’t wait until flu knocks you off your feet 🤒❄️
Pop in or contact us today to check your eligibility 📞🏥

Stay well. Stay protected. Get your flu jab.

💉🩺

29/11/2025

Our pharmacy offers this free of charge service!

Missed a pill? Condom broke? Don’t panic.

You can now get the morning after pill from more pharmacies across the North East – friendly advice, no fuss 💗

Your local pharmacy can also help with lots of common health conditions.

✅ Quick
✅ Private
✅ Professional advice

Think Pharmacy First.

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

📣📣We are proud to announce that the defibrillator is now situated at our Pharmacy!📣📣

Thank you to everyone that aided the organisation of the installation! 😁

The Woodlands Pharmacy in Rickleton, Washington, is the location for a re-sited community public access defibrillator originally funded by 'Lesley's Defib Team'. We are grateful to Nathan and Evan of Amps Electrical who offered their assistance by very kindly giving their time to carry out the installation of the cabinet today. We are delighted that this defibrillator is now again available to the community in Rickleton due to the support of Woodlands Pharmacy. Remember - in the event of a medical emergency, phone 999 and if a defibrillator is needed the ambulance service will confirm the location of the nearest available device. Pictured l-r: Phil (RNE One Life Initiative), Evan (Amps Electrical), Ryan (Woodlands Pharmacy) and Tom (RNE One Life Initiative). Woodlands Pharmacy Rickleton Residents Association WEL Medical Limited Rotary North East England http://ampselectricalne.co.uk/

29/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/