Hawkley Pharmacy

Hawkley Pharmacy Family run independent community pharmacy. Looking after local health in Hawkley Hall, Wigan.

03/04/2026

Did you know you can get contraception directly from your pharmacy? 💊🌸

There’s no need to book a GP appointment. Our pharmacy now offers the Pharmacy Contraception Service, making it easier and quicker to access the support you need.

Here’s how it works:
✔️ A private consultation with our trained pharmacy team
✔️ Advice on the right contraception for you
✔️ Start or continue the contraceptive pill without seeing your GP

It’s confidential, convenient, and right here in your local pharmacy.

If you’d like to know more, just pop in and speak to our team. We’re here to help.

01/04/2026

Still battling hayfever? You’re not alone. 🤧🌼

Pollen season is still in full swing, and for many people the sneezing, itchy eyes, and blocked noses are only just getting started.

That’s where our Hayfever Relief Bundles come in. 💊✨

We’ve brought together simple, effective combinations to help with:

Sneezing and runny noses

Itchy, watery eyes

Congestion and irritation

No guesswork, no grabbing products one by one. Just easy relief, all in one bundle.

Pop into the pharmacy and speak to our team about the best option for you.
Because hayfever season hasn’t gone anywhere… but your symptoms don’t have to stay either. 🌿

📍 Available now in pharmacy.

10/03/2026

Need contraception but don’t want the GP appointment wait? We can help. 💊🌿

Our pharmacy now offers the Pharmacy Contraception Service, meaning you can access contraception directly from our pharmacy without needing to see your GP first.

It’s simple, confidential, and convenient.

✔️ Speak privately with our trained pharmacy team
✔️ Get advice and the right option for you
✔️ Start or continue your contraception quickly

No long waits. No unnecessary appointments. Just straightforward support from your local pharmacy.

Pop in and ask the team about the Pharmacy Contraception Service now available here.

Your health, your choice, your pharmacy. 🌸

10/03/2026

Month 1 – Awareness

🎥 Did you know your pharmacy can treat common conditions without a GP appointment?

Through the Pharmacy First service, you can visit us for advice and treatment for several common conditions.

That means:
✔ No need to wait for a GP appointment
✔ Fast advice from trained pharmacy professionals
✔ Treatment available right here in the pharmacy

Your local pharmacy team is here to help you get the care you need quickly.

Pop in and ask about Pharmacy First today.

08/03/2026

🌼🤧 Hayfever season is back… and the pollen is working overtime.

If itchy eyes, constant sneezing, and that never-ending tickle in your nose have started their annual takeover, we’ve got something better than just “getting through it.”

Our Hayfever Relief Bundles are here. 🌿💊

Instead of grabbing random bits off the shelf, we can put together carefully selected combinations to tackle the full hayfever trio:

🤧 Sneezing & runny noses

👀 Itchy, watery eyes

🌬️ Blocked or irritated airways

Everything you need. One simple bundle.

✨ Pop in and ask the team to put together the products that are right for you.
Because spring should smell like flowers… not tissues.

📍 Available now at the pharmacy.

02/02/2026

🚀 The NHS Pharmacy First service is thriving — your local pharmacist should act as your first point of contact for seven common conditions, providing expert advice and prescribing NHS-funded medicines (including antibiotics when clinically appropriate) without needing a GP visit!

Covered conditions include:

Sinusitis
Sore throat
Earache (acute otitis media)
Infected insect bites
Impetigo
Shingles
Uncomplicated UTIs in women
No more waiting for GP appointments — just pop into your local pharmacy for quick, professional care. Over 95% of pharmacies are signed up, freeing up GP time for those who need it most.

If you're struggling drop in today! 💊🩺

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13/08/2025

No time to sit on hold or wait for a GP appointment?
We’re here when you need us – with Pharmacy First, your pharmacist can:
🟢 Offer NHS treatment for minor conditions
🟢 Save you time
🟢 Help without a referral
Drop in today – we’ll take care of the rest.

11/08/2025

🌿 Your Local Pharmacist – Your First Port of Call
Did you know your local pharmacy can now treat common conditions without needing to see a GP?
As part of the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, we’re fully trained to diagnose and prescribe for:
• Minor infections
• Skin conditions
• UTIs
…and more.
It’s fast, convenient, and right on your doorstep. Come in today and speak to one of our friendly team — no need to book.

09/08/2025

Expired Medicines = Risky Medicines
Don't compromise your health. Always check the date.

Using expired medicines might seem harmless — but it can seriously compromise your health. ❌

🔸 They may not work as intended
🔸 They can cause unexpected side effects
🔸 Some can even become unsafe after expiry

💊 Always check the expiry date on your medicines
💊 Return any out-of-date medication to your pharmacy for safe disposal
💊 Don’t take chances with your health

If you're unsure, ask us — we're here to help. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

01/08/2025

Only Order What You Need
Help us reduce medicine waste and support the NHS 💙

Did you know that unused medicines cost the NHS millions of pounds every year?

By only ordering what you need — and using up your current medication before requesting more — you’re helping to:

✅ Keep essential medicines available for everyone
✅ Support your local pharmacy
✅ Protect NHS resources

💊 Don’t stockpile.
💊 Don’t over-order.
💊 Just order what you need.

Thank you for helping us take care of our community 💙

28/07/2025

📢 Post 1: Quick, Convenient & Free Healthcare Advice
Skip the GP wait! With the NHS Pharmacy First service, you can get expert advice and treatment for 7 common conditions – straight from your local pharmacist.
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Free NHS service
✅ Fast access to help
We’re here to support you with:
• Earache
• Sore throat
• Sinusitis
• Impetigo
• Infected insect bites
• Shingles
• UTIs (in women)
📍Visit us today — we’re ready to help.

🩺 Today is World Hypertension Day! 🌍We're raising awareness about the "silent killer" — high blood pressure.💥 Did you kn...
17/05/2025

🩺 Today is World Hypertension Day! 🌍
We're raising awareness about the "silent killer" — high blood pressure.

💥 Did you know?
1 in 3 adults in the UK has high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. Left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.

🩸 Get Checked – Stay Healthy
We offer FREE blood pressure checks in-store. It’s quick, easy, and could save your life.

📍 Pop in and speak to our friendly pharmacy team today.
Let’s take control of our health, one check at a time. 💙

Address

54 Carr Lane
Wigan
WN35ND

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+441942230935

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