Clitheroe Health Centre Dispensary

22/12/2025

🎅🎁🎀🎄Our opening hours over the festive period are as follows 🎅🎁🎀🎄

Christmas Eve (Wednesday) - open 9am-6pm (closed between 1pm and 2pm)
Christmas Day (Thursday) - closed
Boxing Day (Friday) - closed
Monday 29th - open 9am-6pm
Tuesday 30th - open 9am-6pm
New Year's eve (Wednesday) - open 9am-6pm (closed between 1pm and 2pm)
New Year's Day (Thursday) - closed
Friday 2nd January - open 9am-6pm

Repeat ordering telephone line open 10am - 3pm
Enquiry line open 9am – 6pm
☎️ 01200 401254 ☎️
Option 1 repeat prescriptions
Option 2 all other queries

Or online www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Wishing all of our patients a joyful festive season and a healthy, prosperous New Year.

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

04/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

31/10/2025

Ribble Valley Borough Council has launched a public consultation to gather people’s views to help shape improvements to Clitheroe Castle grounds.

The council is investing in modern health and leisure facilities next to the historic monument, including developing an outdoor gym and improvements to the existing multi-use games area (MUGA) and skate park.

The public consultation, which is being supported by Trinity Methodist Church and Community Hub, Clitheroe, will help develop a clearly defined plan for the castle grounds.

Councillor Stuart Hirst, chairman of the council’s community services committee, said: “The castle and the surrounding park bring people of all ages together and it’s important that we invest in their future.

“We want people’s help in ensuring the grounds continue to be an attractive and fun place to visit for years to come.”

Have your say ⬇
www.ribblevalley.gov.uk/CastleGrounds

31/10/2025

📅 Please note: Recent changes to our policy mean that your monthly repeat medication can now be ordered only up to three days prior to its due date. Orders placed earlier than this will not be processed. This adjustment aims to reduce unnecessary waste and prevent the accumulation of medicine.

24/10/2025

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day is 10 October 2025

https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/world-mental-health-day/

10/10/2025

💊 Should I buy branded or generic medicine? 🩹

Most medicines have two different names, a brand name and a generic name.

What is a branded medicine? The brand name is the name given to the medicine by the company that makes the medicine. Example: Calpol and Nurofen are branded medicines. Manufacturers of brand name medicines are granted several years when no other manufacturer can make that medicine, this period is covered by a patent.

What is a generic medicine? The generic name of a medicine is the name of the active ingredient in the medicine. Once a brand name medicine’s patent expires, other companies can produce and sell generic versions. Example: Paracetamol is the generic version of Calpol, and Ibuprofen is the generic version of Nurofen.

Are generic medicines as good as branded medicines? Yes. Generic medicines are carefully tested and regulated. They are equally effective.

Why do generic medicines look different? Generic medicines can appear different because they are produced by various manufacturers. This variation can include differences in packaging, shape, size, colour, and sometimes taste. However, these differences do not affect the way the medicine works, as it contains the same active ingredient as the branded version.

What if I have a problem with generic medicines? If you notice any side effects or feel unwell after using the medicine, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any known allergies or intolerances, always let your doctor or pharmacist know before starting a new medicine.

Key reminders
• Always take medicines as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you have any questions or concerns about your medicines, ask your pharmacist or doctor.

24/09/2025

📢 How to safely store medication at home 📢

To ensure the safety and effectiveness of medications at home, follow these guidelines:

💊 Keep medications in a cool, dry place: avoid bathrooms and kitchens, which can be warm and humid.

💊 Store refrigerated medications properly; if a medication requires refrigeration, store it between 2°C and 8°C and avoid leaving it out for extended periods.

💊 Keep medicines well out of reach and out of sight of young children and pets. Put them in a high locked cupboard or cabinet.

💊 Check expiry dates regularly; expired medications may not work as intended and could even be harmful.

💊 Use original packaging; medications in their original packaging protect them from light, moisture, and contamination. Avoid transferring pills into other containers unless instructed.

By following these steps, you can help ensure that your medications remain effective and safe for use at home. Always consult with a pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about medication storage.

29/08/2025

How to order a repeat prescription using the NHS App:

20/08/2025

📢 Please note that the Dispensary will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 25th August ☀️ Please remember to order your medication in time. This can be done by telephone or on the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/.../how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/
The Dispensary will re-open on Tuesday as normal.

23/07/2025

📢 Did you know you can see your GP health record in the NHS App?
You can view your allergies, vaccinations, test results and more!
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

19/06/2025

💊 Order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. 💊

You can easily send orders when it's convenient for you, without having to wait in a phone queue.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app