The Lerwick practice works closely with the following pharmacies –
- Boots, Commercial Street, Lerwick – Tel: 01595 692619
- WHB Sutherlands, Freefield, Burgh Road – Tel: 01595 693201
- Laings Pharmacy, Kantersted Road – Tel: 01595 692579
There are also community pharmacies in Scalloway and Brae.
The community pharmacies provide the following services:
- Minor Ailment service, where the pharmacist may be consulted for advice and may provide appropriate medicines free of charge for patients registered with the pharmacy for this service. This avoids the need for an appointment at the health centre and often avoids visits to Accident and Emergency.
- Public Health service – where healthy living is promoted, as well as smoking cessation advice, emergency hormonal contraception and also advice on weight loss. Other services may also be included.
- Acute Medication Service for dispensing of prescriptions issued as a one off.
- Chronic Medication Service. This is a new service which will enable the pharmacist to be more involved in the provision of pharmaceutical care surrounding use of medicines on repeat prescription. It will soon be possible for medicines on repeat prescription to be managed entirely by the pharmacist and by electronic transfer of prescriptions.
Pharmacy Team in the Practice
The Lerwick Practice has a dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who work closely with our GPs. They support the practice by reviewing medications, providing prescribing advice, and, where appropriate, prescribing treatments to help manage your care safely and effectively.
To help reduce waste and ensure medicines are used safely, please only request the medications you need and return any unused medicines to your community pharmacy.
