Alness Pharmacy and Travel Clinic

26/11/2025

Wow..it's been a really busy week in the pharmacy, our shelfs are full, if you have any outstanding prescriptions please pop in to collect. 😊

20/11/2025

🚨We have two appointments today for NHS COVID-19 vaccinations, please call the pharmacy on 01349 883444 to book

09/11/2025

What can you do to keep yourself and loved ones safe this cold & flu season?
🫧Keep hands and surfaces clean
💉Get your winter vaccines
🥗Support your immunity with a balanced diet, exercise and a good sleep schedule

If you’re feeling unwell:
🤧Use tissues when sneezing or coughing
🦠Avoid those with weak immune systems
🤒Visit us! We can provide advice and treatment to help you recover

05/11/2025

Happy 5 years of service to our lovely Laura! 🩷🌸💐

02/11/2025

WHAT IS MOVEMBER?👨🏻
Movember is the leading global charity changing the face of men’s health. They exist to stop men dying too young by tackling some of the most complex health issues facing men today – mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
👨🏻Grow a Mo: Even if you can’t grow a showstopper, don’t worry: the worst moustaches start the best conversations.
🏃🏻Make a Move: Run or walk 60kms over the month of Movember. That’s 60kms for the 60 men we lose to su***de each hour, every hour, across the world.
🎉Host a Mo-ment: Rally a crew and do something fun. Hosting is all about having a good time for a good cause.
⛰️Mo Your Own Way: A choose-your-own-adventure challenge, epic in scope and scale. You set the limits and chase them down.

NEXT STEPS
For more information or to sign up to Movember: https://uk.movember.com

29/10/2025

‼️our shelves are nearly full! Please collect your prescription if appropriate, thanks!

27/10/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Permanent Pharmacy Technician (or Trainee) - Alness Pharmacy 🌟

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to develop your skills in a forward-thinking, highly respected community pharmacy?
Alness Pharmacy is looking for a Qualified Pharmacy Technician (ideally an Accuracy Checking Technician) - or a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician - to join our friendly and supportive team in a permanent role.

💊 About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a modern, fast-paced pharmacy known for its high standards of service and patient care.
You’ll be involved in:

• Preparation and (where qualified) accuracy checking of prescriptions

• Stock management and controlled drug governance

• Supporting and leading the dispensary team

• Delivering services such as vaccinations, PGD-based treatments, and ear microsuction

🌱 Why Join Us?

• Permanent, rewarding role with excellent development opportunities

• Supportive environment with multiple pharmacists, experienced Level 4 Technicians, an RPS Advanced Superintendent Pharmacist, and a Pharmacist Chief Company Director

• Opportunities to progress into advanced, clinical, and service delivery roles

• GPhC registration fees and indemnity insurance paid by the company

• If not yet qualified, a developmental post is available through West College Scotland’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme

💷 Salary:

• Qualified: £30,160 – £33,280 per annum (based on 40 hours/week)

• Trainee rate: £29,120 per annum (Modern Apprenticeship training post)

🕘 Hours: 40 hours/week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am – 1pm)

📍 Location: Alness Pharmacy, Alness, Highland

📧 Apply: Email your CV and a short covering note to mypharmacy@buchanhavenpharmacy.co.uk

Join a pharmacy that’s proud to combine traditional community values with innovative, patient-focused care. We’d love to hear from you! 💙

22/10/2025

Yesterday we celebrated World Pharmacy Technician Day! We would like to say a massive thank you to our wonderful Pharmacy Technician’s, we really appreciate all your hard work and dedication 💜💐

18/10/2025

Our winter vaccine clinic is open:
❄️NHS Flu - walk-in/book online
❄️NHS COVID - online booking only
❄️NHS vaccines for those who meet eligibility
❄️Private COVID £84 - walk-in/book online
❄️Private Flu £20 - walk-in/book online
❄️Private COVID and Flu £99 - walk-in/book online

For more information get in touch!

Online bookings: www.alnesspharmacy.co.uk

16/10/2025

Looking for rapid access to a private dermatologist for advice on a lesion? 🧑‍⚕️ 🔍

Check out this fantastic new service at our sister pharmacy!

🆕 New Service at Lochardil Pharmacy!
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Map My Mole, giving you fast access to private dermatology advice for skin lesions or moles 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

🔹 £50 for your first lesion to be reviewed
🔹 £20 for each additional lesion at the same appointment
🔹 Expert review and report typically within 48 hours

📍 Book your appointment at Lochardil Pharmacy today and get peace of mind from qualified dermatology specialists.

16/10/2025

A reminder that the surgery will be closed tomorrow for a public holiday.

📣 🗓️ Please note upcoming NHS Highland Public Holiday 🍂