Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex on behalf of the three local pharmaceutical committees is reminding people that a reduced number of pharmacies will be open over the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend and can help with any minor incident or illness.

This year the August bank holiday falls on Monday 31st August.

James Wood, CEO, at Community Pharmacy Surrey and Sussex, said:

“It’s important people know where to go should they need healthcare help.

“In recent years the range of treatment and advice available at pharmacies has increased hugely. We can help people cope with many common health concerns, provide advice and guidance on what over-the-counter medicines to use, as well as supplying prescribed medicines.

“It’s also important that patients plan ahead and check their medicine supplies to ensure they have enough to last throughout the weekend and beyond.”

For information on Pharmacy Opening Times in Surrey & Sussex click here.

All details of opening hours are supplied by NHS England who commission community pharmacy services. Details are correct at the time of publication, although are subject to change – patients are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to confirm opening hours.

No-one should visit a pharmacy if they have symptoms of coronavirus.

More information

• NHS England have also published Bank Holiday pharmacy opening hours for Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent and Oxfordshire
• Not sure where your local pharmacy is? Use the pharmacy finder on NHS.uk
• Information for people collecting a prescription on behalf of someone else
• Other healthcare professionals can access real time and accurate information for their specific needs e.g pharmacy contact details, opening hours (including revisions etc) via the NHS Directory of Services (DoS) 
• Community pharmacies can use this template notice to display Bank Holiday opening hours.
• Contact lpc@communitypharmacyss.co.uk