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URGENT MESSAGE: In light of the COVID19 situation and the related symptoms of a COPD exacerbation, advice from the respiratory team is to temporarily withdraw the PGDs from use in Community Pharmacies.​ An exacerbation of COPD will no longer form part of the local Pharmacy First service until further notice.x

Community Pharmacy Opening Hours

As part of the response to the current Covid-19 outbreak, Community Pharmacies may not be able to keep to their usual opening hours. This is due to both the outbreak and large volume of prescriptions they are currently dealing with. Please click the following link to get the most up to date opening times.

               Interim Pharmacy Opening Hours

COVID-19 Latest Information

Can I get tested for COVID-19?   Yes – if you or a staff member is displaying symptoms or has a family member displaying symptoms then testing is available to you.

How do I arrange to get tested?  Send an email to: FV-UHB.HealthProtectionTeam@nhs.net and  copy in the Community Pharmacy Development Team : FV-UHB.communitypharmacysupport@nhs.net

What details do I need in the email?  You need to include:

  • The name of the person requiring a test
  • Address
  • Contact phone number
  • Date of  birth
  • Job Role
  • Impact their absence will have on your pharmacy’s ability to deliver services

Useful Links

COVID-19 Resources

 

 

 

 

For information on the new NHS Scotland Pharmacy First service, please click here.

For all the latest information and advice on shortages, please click here.

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