Howitts Chemist

19/03/2026

💉Meningitis B Vaccinations 💉

Dear valued patients!

We are trying to source private vaccinations for individuals who want to protect themselves. There are quotas on stocks, but we will try to accomodate as many patients as possible! 💪

Kindly drop us a comment here if you’re interested, and we’ll add you to our list!

18/10/2025

🚦💉PRIVATE COVID JABS 💉🚦

With NHS eligibility criteria amended this year to 75+ for COVID jabs, we are offering private COVID jabs to those under 75 who would like to protect themselves this winter.

Hospitalisations from respiratory illnesses are on the rise - get your private COVID jab now at Howitts Chemist.

£85 / vaccination

01/10/2025

From this month, the NHS is expanding the shingles vaccination programme.
Adults aged 18+ who have a very weak immune system are now eligible for the shingles vaccine.
You don't need to wait for an invitation — you can book at the practice.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/
shingles-vaccine

01/10/2025

We’ve updated our appointment system. Please take a moment to read the information below so you know the best way to get in touch with us.
The RDHG Team

15/09/2025

We have had a bank card handed into the pharmacy this morning.

The card is under the name Mrs D Turner.

Please contact the pharmacy to arrange collection.

06/08/2025

☎️📞 TELEPHONES 📞 ☎️

We are experiencing connection problems with our phone lines this morning. Please bear with us as we get this problem resolved.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

18/07/2025

🔨INTERNET PROBLEMS🔨

We are currently struggling with our internet connection. This means that unfortunately we can only take cash payments through our till.

It seems to be a problem in the High Street and Station Road area.

Please bare with us whilst we try to get this issue sorted.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

07/07/2025

30/06/2025

📣📢TELEPHONE LINES📢📣

We are currently experiencing a lot of problems with our telephone lines. Please bear with us whilst we work on getting this fixed.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

04/05/2025

13/01/2025

With all of the news stories about hospitals in the area being put under pressure this winter, make sure you are covered against infections.

We are running walk-in Flu and Covid vaccines tomorrow (Tuesday 14th January).

The clinic will be open from 10am until 12:45pm for the morning session and then reopen at 2:15pm until 5pm.

Do your bit and get yourself protected 💉💪🏼

08/10/2024

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but your pharmacist can detect it. They can check your blood pressure for free, and you don’t need to see a GP.
Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/