Pharmacies (sometimes called chemists) are experts in medicines and how they work.

They will dispense NHS prescriptions and other health-related products.

They play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients, offering health advice, information about medicines and how to take them.

They are able to give advice on common complaints such as coughs, colds, flue, sore throats, aches and pains and pain relief.

They are also able to answer questions and provide support on giving up smoking, healthy eating and other health issues.

You are able to talk to your pharmacist in confidence - even about the most personal symptoms and you don’t need an appointment.

Pharmacist can also safely dispose of out-of-date medicines and unused medicines.

To Find Your Local Pharmacy

Some Pharmacies have late night opening and open on Sundays and Bank Holidays to access this information you can:

• Click the link to navigate through to our  Search for a local NHS service near you page. 
• Check the local papers, phone NHS direct on 0845 46 47 or go on line to NHS Direct for details.

Out of Hours (Access to Medicines)

Some pharmacies offer pharmaceutical services during extended hours during working days and weekends:

• in Exeter area
• in East Devon
• in Mid Devon
• in North Devon
• in South Hams and West Devon
• in Teignbridge

Devon pharmacy Christmas 2011 opening times

• in Exeter area
• in East Devon
• in Mid Devon
• in North Devon
• in South Hams and West Devon
• in Teignbridge

Information about pharmacy opening times can be also found:

• on NHS Choices website
• by contacting NHS Direct 08454647

Click here for Information for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Managers and Dispensers.

For further information please contact the Primary Care Community Pharmacy Team on 01392 267606