The May bank holiday is fast approaching and residents across Southampton and Hampshire are eager to know if they can pick up their prescriptions.

NHS England has published a list showing which pharmacies will be open across Southampton, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, Eastleigh and Whiteley.

Along with minor illness advice and over the counter medicines, many pharmacies in Hampshire and are now able to treat the following seven conditions.

The conditions now treatable at a pharmacy include: shingles, sore throats, infected insect bites, earaches, sinusitis, impetigo and uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Dr Lara Alloway, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight said: “In addition to dispensing prescriptions, our local community pharmacy teams provide expert advice on how to treat common health conditions such as colds, aches and tummy troubles.

“They also offer advice on medication and a range of other services.

“Pharmacists are trained to advise whether you need to see a GP, nurse or another healthcare professional if it is something more serious to ensure you get the help you need.

“We would also remind people who are on repeat medication to ensure that they check that they have enough supplies to get them through the bank holiday, as obviously, despite the bank holiday cover, a number of pharmacies will be closed.”

The opening hours:

Southampton:

  • Tesco Pharmacy - Tesco Superstore, Hamble Lane, Bursledon - 10:00-16:00

Fareham: 

  • Asda Pharmacy - Speedfields Park, Fareham -10:00-12:30; 13:00-16:00
  • Boots the Chemists - Fareham Shopping Centre, Fareham - 10:00-16:00

Gosport:

  • Asda Pharmacy - Dock Road, Gosport - 10:00-12:30; 13:00-16:00
  • Gosport Community Pharmacy - Mumby Road, Gosport - 09:00-21:00

Whiteley:

  • Boots the Chemists - Whiteley Shopping Centre, Whiteley Way, Whiteley - 10:00-17:00

Winchester:

  • Boots the Chemists - High Street, Winchester - 10:30-16:30
  • Tesco Pharmacy - Easton Lane, Winchester, 10:00-16:00

Eastleigh:

  • Asda Pharmacy - Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh - 10:00-12:30; 13:00-16:00