This test is to find out if you have been infected with the coronavirus in the past. Whole blood, serum or plasma can be used for testing. Results are available in 15 minutes, on site, in store. Please contact store for more information.
Please contact our staff at the shop for any help required whilst visiting the pharmacy. We will be happy to help.Our staff work hard to provide you with the best possible service. Please treat them with the respect they deserve. We reserve the right to refuse to provide services to individuals who act in violent, threating or aggressive manner
We dispense NHS prescriptions and will give advice on how to get the most benefit from your medicines. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and an efficient wholesaler service to enable us to fill all prescriptions promptly.
This is an opportunity for our pharmacist to discuss and review the medicines you are taking to ensure you are using them correctly and getting the maximum benefit. We will explain clearly and simply, without any medical jargon, what they are for and the conditions they treat and identify any possible side effects that you may be experiencing. We will listen to you and any problems you are having with your medicines, provide advice and support and if necessary contact your Doctor to discuss any issues that arise from our conversation.
An MUR can help:
Our pharmacist may be able to conduct an MUR over the telephone or for eligible patient
We keep a wide range of over the counter medicines and vitamins and mineral supplements.
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
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.
Flu is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. It may be that you can’t afford to take time off work, or would find it difficult to arrange childcare if you are unwell. If you want to protect yourself from flu, make sure you have your annual flu vaccine available from September onwards. Are you at risk of catching the flu virus? Try our low cost and convenient flu vaccination service. Flu vaccines provide effective protection against the flu virus. The virus changes every year so vaccination with a different strain of virus is needed every year. Obtaining flu vaccination can often be a hassle, requiring several trips to different surgeries and pharmacies. Our service is very convenient as you can get vaccinated in one visit under one roof. Your pharmacist can now administer flu vaccines, after undergoing the same rigorous training you will find from nurses at your local GP centre. Our pharmacy can also provide NHS vaccination for those patients in one of the ‘at risk’ groups if you have a medical condition such as: diabetes, lung disease including asthma, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, lowered immunity due to disease or medication e.g. steroid medication, or removal of the spleen, neurological disease.
We can dispense NHS repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by your doctor. Ask us for more information about this service.
We offer a repeat prescription collection service from selected local surgeries. Please ask for details.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
We can provide a supervised consumption service, usually in the private consultation room in the pharmacy.
This test is to find out if you have been infected with the coronavirus in the past. Whole blood, serum or plasma can be used for testing. Results are available in 15 minutes, on site, in store. Please contact store for more information.
Please contact our staff at the shop for any help required whilst visiting the pharmacy. We will be happy to help.Our staff work hard to provide you with the best possible service. Please treat them with the respect they deserve. We reserve the right to refuse to provide services to individuals who act in violent, threating or aggressive manner
We dispense NHS prescriptions and will give advice on how to get the most benefit from your medicines. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and an efficient wholesaler service to enable us to fill all prescriptions promptly.
This is an opportunity for our pharmacist to discuss and review the medicines you are taking to ensure you are using them correctly and getting the maximum benefit. We will explain clearly and simply, without any medical jargon, what they are for and the conditions they treat and identify any possible side effects that you may be experiencing. We will listen to you and any problems you are having with your medicines, provide advice and support and if necessary contact your Doctor to discuss any issues that arise from our conversation.
An MUR can help:
Our pharmacist may be able to conduct an MUR over the telephone or for eligible patient
We keep a wide range of over the counter medicines and vitamins and mineral supplements.
We provide a needle exchange service where intravenous drug users can obtain clean sterile needles and syringes and safely dispose of used needles and syringes.
This service is designed to prevent people sharing or re using needles. It also reduces drug related harm and the transmission of blood borne bacterial and viral infections such as hepatitis B and C or HIV.
The service is lead by our Pharmacist in a non-judgemental manner and may lead to the user being referred to an appropriate drug treatment programme i.e. opioid substitute treatment in order to stop drug usage . Our Pharmacist can also advise on minimising the harms caused by drugs and suggest further support and help.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
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.
Flu is a highly infectious illness that spreads rapidly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are carrying the virus. It may be that you can’t afford to take time off work, or would find it difficult to arrange childcare if you are unwell. If you want to protect yourself from flu, make sure you have your annual flu vaccine available from September onwards. Are you at risk of catching the flu virus? Try our low cost and convenient flu vaccination service. Flu vaccines provide effective protection against the flu virus. The virus changes every year so vaccination with a different strain of virus is needed every year. Obtaining flu vaccination can often be a hassle, requiring several trips to different surgeries and pharmacies. Our service is very convenient as you can get vaccinated in one visit under one roof. Your pharmacist can now administer flu vaccines, after undergoing the same rigorous training you will find from nurses at your local GP centre. Our pharmacy can also provide NHS vaccination for those patients in one of the ‘at risk’ groups if you have a medical condition such as: diabetes, lung disease including asthma, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, lowered immunity due to disease or medication e.g. steroid medication, or removal of the spleen, neurological disease.
We can dispense NHS repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by your doctor. Ask us for more information about this service.
We offer a repeat prescription collection service from selected local surgeries. Please ask for details.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
We can provide a supervised consumption service, usually in the private consultation room in the pharmacy.
Please call your centre below with any queries:
Wigan Vaccination Centre – 07503 516063
Haydock Vaccination Centre – 01744 453364
Crewe Vaccination Centre (opposite the pharmacy, at the Honda Garage) - 07918673812
DO
• Wear a short sleeved top that allows easy access to the upper arm (deltoid).
• Bring your Vaccine Booking Reference with you.
• Follow the marshals directions for parking and drop off. Parking is expected to be available.
• Arrive at the centre more than 5 minutes prior to your allotted appointment time as due to social distancing rules you will have to wait outside.
• Phone pharmacy telephone numbers. All requests to book, amend or cancel an appointment must go through the online NHS National Booking System OR by phoning the hotline number 119
• The Wigan Vaccination Centre is located next door to Hollowood Pharmacy, 11 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QP.
• We are currently administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
COVID-19 Antibody Testing Available — Results in 15mins.
Please bear with us and be kind to our staff. We are exceptionally busy and re-organising our services to provide the best possible service.
Thank you for your understanding
Hollowood Chemists