Manor Pharmacy

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WHO ARE WE?

We are one of seven local branches of the Manor Pharmacy Group. The others are situated in Harpenden, Southdown, Letchworth, Radlett, Elstree and Wheathampstead.

The Group is owned by Mr Graham Phillips B.Pharm, Dip Comm. Pharm, MRPharmS who is widely recognised for his pharmacy knowledge and appears regularly in the local press and on local radio . He is also a consultant to various publications.

Our qualified resident pharmacist is Mrs Devinder Bansal MRPharmS. She is always happy to talk, listen to and advise you, in our private consultation room if necessary, giving you impartial and confidential advice. Our emphasis is keeping you well, not simply making you better!

Ali, Audrey, Brenda, Charlotte, Emily, Julia, Ros, Sharon and Stephanie complete the friendly team who are always willing to help you.

Our philosophy is to contribute to the local community, we support local businesses, and also sponsor local fund raising events.

AFTER HOURS DISPENSING

We are open 9.00am until 6.30pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00am until 2.00pm on Saturday.

Details of which pharmacy is open on Sundays and bank holidays are available from NHS direct on 0845 46 47 or www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

COMMENTS

We always aim to give the best possible service and welcome your comments. If you are unhappy, please speak to our pharmacist. We also have a formal complaints procedure, so please ask a member of staff for details if you wish to make a formal complaint.

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ADVICE

Our role is to help you stay healthy, and not only to treat you when you are ill. We are always happy to take time to share our professional knowledge and experience with you. We will advise you not only on the selection of medicines but also on nutrition and other possible ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There is no need to make an appointment. You can always be sure of friendly, professional, confidential advice. We do not close for lunch.

Our commitment is to help you stay healthy, and not just to treat you when you are ill. We are always happy to take time to share our professional knowledge and experience with you. We will advise you not just on the selection of medicines but also on nutrition and other ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There is no need to make an appointment. You can always be sure of friendly, professional, confidential advice.

We do not close for lunch.

LIFESTYLE

We have a special interest in healthy hearts! We can advise you on changes that you could make to your diet and lifestyle which would be of benefit. If necessary we will advise you to see your doctor. Early detection of potential problems can prevent heart attacks or strokes in the future.

PARTNERSHIP IN YOUR MEDICINE
(Medicine Use Review)

The treatment of most long-term conditions depends on the effective use of medicines. But how much do you really know about the medicines your doctor prescribes for you? We have established a new, free, NHS service which is a ideal opportunity for you to raise any concerns or queries you may have about your treatment or seek re assurance . Just call in or ring us to book an appointment with our pharmacist.

This service is completely free to you.
 

FIRST AID & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

We are able to supply the correct first aid kits that are required by law for industrial and business use. We also supply electronic blood pressure testing equipment for home use, and also blood glucose testing instruments for diabetics.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

We stock a good range of homoeopathic and herbal remedies. We keep a good selection of free pamphlets advising on their use.

PRESCRIPTIONS

We dispense NHS and private prescriptions, both orthodox and homeopathic.

We keep a secure, confidential, computer record of all the medicines we dispense for you, which enables us to to advise you appropriately both when dispensing your prescriptions and when selling you over the counter medicines. Our computer system keeps a record of any known allergies that you may have, and it also helps to check that new medicines you take don’t clash with previous ones.

All tablets and capsules are dispensed in child resistant containers unless you ask us not to. To help elderly or confused people, we can supply special containers in which a week’s tablets can be set out in advance in individual doses. Please ask the pharmacist for details.

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION COLLECTION  SERVICE

We will be pleased to collect repeat prescriptions on your behalf from your doctor’s surgery. If you require further information on this service, please just ask.

UNWANTED MEDICINES

It can be dangerous to hoard unused medicines, or to throw them away. If you return them to us, we will dispose of them properly for you.

NUTRITION

We stock a very wide range of vitamins and minerals and other dietary supplements, including ranges which are used by professional nutritionalists. We will be pleased to use our professional skill and expertise to advise you on the selection of the most suitable product for your needs. We will also advise you on general dietary matters, for babies, pregnant mothers, children and adults which all differ.

HEALTH PROMOTION

We keep a wide variety of health promotion leaflets on different medical conditions and other health related topics. If you require any further information , please talk to our fully qualified staff who will be very happy to assist you.

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Manor Pharmacy(Wheathampstead) Ltd;   Trading as Manor Pharmacy;   email - none
Registered offices 2 High Street,Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AA; Co. Reg No 11185262 UK;
Professional organisations RPS of GB - Graham Phillips Mem No 74786,
RPS of GB - Premises Reg 1032163; VAT No 627 0274 53.