The Dispensary will be operating altered opening times, commencing 12th May 2025.
The busy bank holiday period, with three bank holidays in quick succession has resulted in increased demand and workload and we need to ensure we maintain safe working practice.
Until further notice the Dispensary will be closed over lunch 12:30 - 13:30 and will close at the earlier time of 5:30pm.
With immediate effect due to the high volume of requests, please allow 3 full working days before coming to collect your prescriptions from the Dispensary.
The team are working very hard to maintain turnaround times under the current pressures and your patience and understanding is very much appreciated.
Please also be aware that if your query relates to Knott-End, Hambleton or another pharmacy you do need to speak with the Reception Team.
Thank you for your co-operation during this busy time.
Repeat prescriptions will be issued at the doctor’s discretion and are normally for patients on long-term treatment.
Request for repeat prescriptions can be made a number of ways.
If you collect your prescriptions from the Medical Centre Dispensary please allow 72 hours (three working days) for your prescription to be prepared.
If you collect your prescriptions from either of the local pharmacies please contact them directly for their collection & delivery times.
The Over Wyre Medical Centre is a dispensing Practice and dispensing patients (i.e. those who live more than one mile from a chemist shop) can pick up their repeat medication after 14:00 on the day promised, or anytime thereafter during opening hours.
Please be aware that prescriptions for Controlled Drugs can not be collected between 12:00 - 14:00 due to leagal requirements.
The dispensary opening hours are 08:30 – 18:30 Monday to Friday.
We are also able to offer a home delivery service for patients who are unable, through age and/or infirmity, to collect their medication.