Porter chemist/convenience store

A new service we will
Be offering from 8th April

Are you suffering from a pesky sore throat?

If you live in England, we've got you covered! You can now access treatment for 7 common conditions, including sore throat without the need to see your GP.*

Pop in store and speak with our friendly pharmacists maria and Saadiyah
*Subject to eligibility criteria and consultation with a pharmacist.

Recycle your asthma inhalers at our pharmacy

www.kentcht.nhs.uk

https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complete-the-cycle-leaflet.pdf

You can recycle your asthma inhalers at our pharmacy

www.kentcht.nhs.uk

Buy an HRT PPC. Check if you can save.

So this year we are the Christmas Day pharmacy Chrissie and Raj will open Porter chemist on Christmas Day from 9am-12noon
Lee will be opening Londis store for any last minute panic buys during this time
The post office will be closed
Maybe see you on Christmas morning for your hangover cures
Or the the batteries and stuffing you forgot

NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate | NHSBSA A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months. The prescription charge in England is £9.65 per item. A PPC costs:

Remember, Remember, Your Meds this November.

Have a Happy and Safe Bonfire Night from everyone at Hey Pharmacist!

We still have plenty of flu jabs for all nhs eligible patients
Just pop in on Monday Tuesday Thursday or Friday to get one

Flu and Covid vaccines reduce your risk of serious illness if you have an underlying health condition.

Find out if you’re eligible and book now.

➡️ nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations

Post it like a pro with Post Office Postage from £2.88+VAT

A few tips for this hot weather

Our delivery driver martins has turned 80 today and he has hardly had a day off sick in 14 years with us if you see him on his rounds wish him a happy birthday

Check out the St Stephen's Residents Association newsletter this month thank you for the lovely article

Now in the freezer section
The amazing chai stop curry range

From 1st April 2023, women who usually pay for their HRT prescriptions will be able to purchase an annual HRT Pre-payment Certificate for the cost of two single prescription charges (currently £18.70). The HRT Pre-payment Certificate is valid for 12 months and can be used against any listed HRT prescription item licensed for the treatment of menopause.

Once systems are ready, the HRT Pre-payment Certificate will be available to purchase through the NHS Business Services Authority website or in person at a pharmacy registered to sell Pre-payment Certificates.

Women in possession of a HRT Pre-payment Certificate will continue to pay for other prescribed medicines that are not on the HRT medicines list.

Easter pharmacy rota

We will be closed for the Christmas period from tonight at 530pm
please come and collect your prescriptions if you need them before Wednesday

Please see the rota attached for the on call pharmacy we will be back open on Wednesday morning
To all our lovely customers
Have a lovely Christmas

There is a rumour on social media that pharmacies are doing nhs funded throat swabs to test for strep throat this is not the case it is only a pilot trial in a small number of pharmacies in wales and is not available in any pharmacy in England
Also please bear with us and all the pharmacies in Canterbury as there is a massive shortage of certain antibiotics our suppliers dont have them to supply to us

We will do everything we can to help you but cannot supply what we don’t have and can’t get

Many thanks

Please beware there is a strike planned for the 16 th so the last day will effectively be 15 th December

Get ready for Christmas 2022 | Royal Mail Group Ltd Here you’ll find helpful information to make this Christmas the best one yet, including the latest recommended posting dates, seasonal job opportunities, and how to send your letters and parcels safely with Royal Mail.

We are offering flu vaccinations to the over 65 age group and the clinically vulnerable categories from next week we are currently only offering appointments and not walk-ins please call 01227781588 during the pharmacy opening times to book a slot

The pharmacy and post office will be shut on Monday 19 th sept for the queens funeral
The Londis store will be closed from 11am til 2pm