Our aim is for everybody to be able to access our pharmacies and the services offered. Our Pharmacy has disabled access, please ask for assistance from a member of our team if you have difficulty with access or need any other type of help.
Our pharmacy team will also assess the medicines compliance needs of patients with disabilities and provide reasonable adjustments or support as required by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Monitored DosageSystem (MDS)
If you have lots of different medicines to take, or help someone who does, it can be difficult to remember which to take when and which have already been taken.
This is where we step in to help.We can offer a range of services to help make it easier for you, from reminder charts to large print labels to Monitored Dosage Systems, where we provide your medicines in pre-packed trays that state what day and time your medicines should be taken (in accordance with your Doctor's instructions).
Contact us for more information.
If you have had unprotected sex or think that your contraception may have failed; you may decide to use the "morning after pill" as an emergency measure.
Emergency Hormonal Contraceptionmust be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the more effective it'll be.Otherwise, you should visit a contraceptive, sexual health or clinic or your GP surgery as soon as possible as they may be able to offer you other forms of emergency contraception.
You can get EHC free of charge from us through a local NHS service. We suggest contacting us by phone prior to visiting for details.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/emergency-contraception/ or contact us for more information.
NHS Health Advice and Self-care The pharmacist and our trained assistants are available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private if required.
We can also give you advice on how to live a healthy life, for example, advice on how to stop smoking or healthy diets. We can direct you to other sources of advice and assistance if we cannot help you ourselves.
Want a quiet word? We have a consultation area available in our Blackburn store if you’d like to discuss something in private.
Need vaccinations or Anti-malarial tablets or simply want advice on staying healthy when you travel?
You can get the necessary vaccinations or anti-malarial tablets from our pharmacy, without needing to visit the GP. Drop in to speak to our travel health professional, who can provide you with general information and tips on keeping healthy when you travel abroad, as well as getting advice on health risks prominent at your travel destination.
Whether you're going on holiday here in the UK or you're jetting off to exotic parts, no one wants to be ill whilst they're away. A few words with the pharmacist before setting off could provide a remedy for those holiday illnesses already packed in your bag. Don't forget that if you are heading to an exotic destination you may require anti-malarial tablets or vaccinations before you go.
Your pharmacist will be able to advise you on the requirements for your chosen destination and in some cases provide them for your purchase make sure you check soon after booking as some vaccinations and medications need to be taken well before departure. Some medications to protect against malaria require a private prescription. Before you head off on your holidays it's worth preparing for:
* Vaccinations and anti-malarial medication
* Upset stomachs
* Insect bites and insect repellents
* Sunscreens, moisturisers and preparations for sunburn
* First aid kits for cuts and scrapes
* Rehydration preparations if you are going somewhere extremely hot
* Remedies for stings and allergies
* Pain Killer
Taking simple advice from your pharmacy counter before you go could mean you don't have to spend time during your precious holiday finding a local doctor or pharmacist.
Do you regularly take several prescription medicines or are on medicines for a long-term illness?
An MUR (Medicines Usage Review) is a free service provided by Community Pharmacies, paid for by the NHS. It helps Patients understand their medication. This is carried out by a Pharmacist, in a consultation room, where patients can discuss private issues with a Professional.
The aims of an MUR are to –
- Establish any side effects which a patient may be experiencing with their current medication, and look to eradicate these problems, if possible.
- Ensure that a patient knows exactly what their medication is for, and why they are taking it
- Educate patients of the costs of medication, and the importance of ordering exactly what is necessary on their repeat Prescriptions,
An MUR would help bring to light issues which had never previously been brought to our attention.
Please contact our pharmacist for more details.
This service is designed to provide early support to patients to maximise the benefits of new medication that they have recently been prescribed.
A new medicine can lead to complications for patients, not only can they be unsure of why they are taking the medicine, they may also be taking it incorrectly, or at inappropriate times.
NMS aims to clarify this for Patients to ensure they understand not only how to take the new medicine, but why they are taking them. We are also here to answer any questions you may have regarding your new medicine, and to work with you to improve your health.
Please contact our pharmacist for more details.
We understand the importance of safe and efficient medicine administration. We also recognise the time constraints facing you and your staff and are able to offer you solutions to support you work more efficiently and reduce your work load.No matter what type or size or service you are we can help.
Working in close partnership with you, Beehive Pharmacy can offer:
- To establish the individual needs of your Care Home and devise a tailored support package.
- Free same day prescription delivery service including up to 6pm weekday cut off times.
- Free dispensing in your choice of Dosage System, including MAR Sheets (Medication Administration Record) either blister packs, MultiMeds, Biodose, NOMAD or original packaging.
- Full colour MAR charts
- Free loan of up to £3,000 of equipment e.g. drug storage, eMAR system, healthcare care equipment or electrical goods.
- Free staff training to help your staff meet current guidelines for handling medicines and provide safe and secure medicines administration
- Regular visits from a Pharmacist and pharmacy support staff
- Assistance with Local Authority Inspections and CQC visits
Contact us for more information.
Our computer allows us to keep records of all your prescriptions dispensed by us. This helps us check for possible problems, such as reactions between medicines and will help us deal with any queries you may have. We comply with the Data Protection Act and the NHS code of practice on confidentiality. If you want to discuss the records we keep, please ask to speak to the pharmacist.
Did you know ... We may be able to provide prescription treatments privately either via a Patient Group Direction (PGD) or via an online GP service?
A PGD is a legal term for a written instruction for the salewhere there is no prescription needed. It may be possible to supply medication for the following conditions:
- Malaria prevention
- Erectile dysfunction
- Oral contraception
- Travellers’ diarrhoea
- Female facial hair
- Meningitis vaccine
- Travellers’ diarrhoea
- Period delay
- Hair loss
- Stop smoking
- Weight loss
- Flu jabs
- Asthma inhalers
Alternately we are able to direct to our partner online GP service. This is a safe, discreet and easy service for patients looking for private medical treatment at an affordable price. Our online GP partner allows patients to consult with qualified doctors via online assessment questionnaires or secure video chat. Doctors at their sole discretion can issue prescriptions and patients can choose to collect treatments from our pharmacy or arrange delivery totheir residential address.
For more detail speak to our pharmacist on 01254 53585.
We offer a FREE repeat prescription collection service and delivery service from local GP practices. Simply complete a registration form available from the pharmacy and return it to us. We will arrange everything for you. If required your prescription will be delivered to you at a convenient time.
Contact us on 01254 53585 for more information.
Our aim is for everybody to be able to access our pharmacies and the services offered. Our Pharmacy has disabled access, please ask for assistance from a member of our team if you have difficulty with access or need any other type of help.
Our pharmacy team will also assess the medicines compliance needs of patients with disabilities and provide reasonable adjustments or support as required by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Monitored DosageSystem (MDS)
If you have lots of different medicines to take, or help someone who does, it can be difficult to remember which to take when and which have already been taken.
This is where we step in to help.We can offer a range of services to help make it easier for you, from reminder charts to large print labels to Monitored Dosage Systems, where we provide your medicines in pre-packed trays that state what day and time your medicines should be taken (in accordance with your Doctor's instructions).
Contact us for more information.
If you have had unprotected sex or think that your contraception may have failed; you may decide to use the "morning after pill" as an emergency measure.
Emergency Hormonal Contraceptionmust be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the more effective it'll be.Otherwise, you should visit a contraceptive, sexual health or clinic or your GP surgery as soon as possible as they may be able to offer you other forms of emergency contraception.
You can get EHC free of charge from us through a local NHS service. We suggest contacting us by phone prior to visiting for details.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/emergency-contraception/ or contact us for more information.
NHS Health Advice and Self-care The pharmacist and our trained assistants are available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private if required.
We can also give you advice on how to live a healthy life, for example, advice on how to stop smoking or healthy diets. We can direct you to other sources of advice and assistance if we cannot help you ourselves.
Want a quiet word? We have a consultation area available in our Blackburn store if you’d like to discuss something in private.
Need vaccinations or Anti-malarial tablets or simply want advice on staying healthy when you travel?
You can get the necessary vaccinations or anti-malarial tablets from our pharmacy, without needing to visit the GP. Drop in to speak to our travel health professional, who can provide you with general information and tips on keeping healthy when you travel abroad, as well as getting advice on health risks prominent at your travel destination.
Whether you're going on holiday here in the UK or you're jetting off to exotic parts, no one wants to be ill whilst they're away. A few words with the pharmacist before setting off could provide a remedy for those holiday illnesses already packed in your bag. Don't forget that if you are heading to an exotic destination you may require anti-malarial tablets or vaccinations before you go.
Your pharmacist will be able to advise you on the requirements for your chosen destination and in some cases provide them for your purchase make sure you check soon after booking as some vaccinations and medications need to be taken well before departure. Some medications to protect against malaria require a private prescription. Before you head off on your holidays it's worth preparing for:
* Vaccinations and anti-malarial medication
* Upset stomachs
* Insect bites and insect repellents
* Sunscreens, moisturisers and preparations for sunburn
* First aid kits for cuts and scrapes
* Rehydration preparations if you are going somewhere extremely hot
* Remedies for stings and allergies
* Pain Killer
Taking simple advice from your pharmacy counter before you go could mean you don't have to spend time during your precious holiday finding a local doctor or pharmacist.
Do you regularly take several prescription medicines or are on medicines for a long-term illness?
An MUR (Medicines Usage Review) is a free service provided by Community Pharmacies, paid for by the NHS. It helps Patients understand their medication. This is carried out by a Pharmacist, in a consultation room, where patients can discuss private issues with a Professional.
The aims of an MUR are to –
- Establish any side effects which a patient may be experiencing with their current medication, and look to eradicate these problems, if possible.
- Ensure that a patient knows exactly what their medication is for, and why they are taking it
- Educate patients of the costs of medication, and the importance of ordering exactly what is necessary on their repeat Prescriptions,
An MUR would help bring to light issues which had never previously been brought to our attention.
Please contact our pharmacist for more details.
This service is designed to provide early support to patients to maximise the benefits of new medication that they have recently been prescribed.
A new medicine can lead to complications for patients, not only can they be unsure of why they are taking the medicine, they may also be taking it incorrectly, or at inappropriate times.
NMS aims to clarify this for Patients to ensure they understand not only how to take the new medicine, but why they are taking them. We are also here to answer any questions you may have regarding your new medicine, and to work with you to improve your health.
Please contact our pharmacist for more details.
We understand the importance of safe and efficient medicine administration. We also recognise the time constraints facing you and your staff and are able to offer you solutions to support you work more efficiently and reduce your work load.No matter what type or size or service you are we can help.
Working in close partnership with you, Beehive Pharmacy can offer:
- To establish the individual needs of your Care Home and devise a tailored support package.
- Free same day prescription delivery service including up to 6pm weekday cut off times.
- Free dispensing in your choice of Dosage System, including MAR Sheets (Medication Administration Record) either blister packs, MultiMeds, Biodose, NOMAD or original packaging.
- Full colour MAR charts
- Free loan of up to £3,000 of equipment e.g. drug storage, eMAR system, healthcare care equipment or electrical goods.
- Free staff training to help your staff meet current guidelines for handling medicines and provide safe and secure medicines administration
- Regular visits from a Pharmacist and pharmacy support staff
- Assistance with Local Authority Inspections and CQC visits
Contact us for more information.
Our computer allows us to keep records of all your prescriptions dispensed by us. This helps us check for possible problems, such as reactions between medicines and will help us deal with any queries you may have. We comply with the Data Protection Act and the NHS code of practice on confidentiality. If you want to discuss the records we keep, please ask to speak to the pharmacist.
Did you know ... We may be able to provide prescription treatments privately either via a Patient Group Direction (PGD) or via an online GP service?
A PGD is a legal term for a written instruction for the salewhere there is no prescription needed. It may be possible to supply medication for the following conditions:
- Malaria prevention
- Erectile dysfunction
- Oral contraception
- Travellers’ diarrhoea
- Female facial hair
- Meningitis vaccine
- Travellers’ diarrhoea
- Period delay
- Hair loss
- Stop smoking
- Weight loss
- Flu jabs
- Asthma inhalers
Alternately we are able to direct to our partner online GP service. This is a safe, discreet and easy service for patients looking for private medical treatment at an affordable price. Our online GP partner allows patients to consult with qualified doctors via online assessment questionnaires or secure video chat. Doctors at their sole discretion can issue prescriptions and patients can choose to collect treatments from our pharmacy or arrange delivery totheir residential address.
For more detail speak to our pharmacist on 01254 53585.
We offer a FREE repeat prescription collection service and delivery service from local GP practices. Simply complete a registration form available from the pharmacy and return it to us. We will arrange everything for you. If required your prescription will be delivered to you at a convenient time.
Contact us on 01254 53585 for more information.
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2EE