Lloyds Pharmacy has decided to close two locations within Sainsbury's across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The branch located within Sainsbury's at Meadowbank Retail Park is included in the closures, as well as Straiton in Midlothian. NHS Lothian has informed patients of the news on their website and social media platforms.
Both locations will be closed permanently from Tuesday, June 13, as the health board says it is working with the local health and social care partnership to ensure patients who use either pharmacies have access to other services.
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Patients who get their prescriptions sent to these pharmacies, and have not already been contacted, should contact their GP Practice to nominate a new pharmacy.
Any patient who has a prescription awaiting collection at these pharmacies, should collect it as soon as possible and before the closing date.
Jenny Long, Director of Primary Care for NHS Lothian said: "We’ve consulted with pharmacies in the surrounding areas to ensure they have the capacity to accommodate patients being redirected to their services and the expected increase in demand.
"Contacting patients who regularly receive repeat prescriptions, or need help with their prescriptions, has been prioritised to ensure they have ongoing and seamless access to medicines.
"If you’re worried that you should have been contacted, or are concerned about your medicine management, please contact us directly or speak to your GP Practice.
Details of alternative pharmacies are on the NHS Lothian website. Patients can also search for details of local pharmacies, services and opening times by visiting NHSinform.scot
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