The Castle Practice

The Health Centre | Taylors Avenue | Carrickfergus | BT38 7HU

Prescriptions

Our Systems

Do’s and Don’ts Please ensure that: You only order what you require on its due date. You give 72 hours notice for ordering via telephone or front desk and ALL online order requests – for collection at a local pharmacy Your medication doesn’t run out before you re-order. If you have had medication before but […]

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Sick Day Rules

Sick Day Rules: July 2015 When you are unwell with any of the following:; Vomiting or diarrhoea lasting over 12 hours (unless only minor) Fevers Sweats Shakes Then STOP taking the medicines listed below. Restart when you are well (after 24-48 hours of eating & drinking normally). ACE INHIBITORS: medicines ending in “pril” eg lisinopril, perindopril,

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Community Pharmacy: Rotas and Collection Information

Information on Pharmacy Opening Times Changes to Community Pharmacy Rota in Northern Area Following consultation with the Community/Voluntary and Elected Representatives Engagement Forum, the following change will be implemented in the Northern area: The Sunday & Public Holiday rotas will cease in Carrickfergus effective from Easter Sunday (31st March) onwards given the proximity to Newtownabbey. Therefore,

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General Medication information

Supporting Self-Care: Community Pharmacy Minor Ailments Service Community Pharmacists already advise patients on a wide range of minor ailments and either recommend treatment or refer on to another healthcare professional. The NI Minor Ailments Service builds upon this expertise allowing community pharmacists to offer some treatments, if they are considered necessary, free of charge to

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Over The Counter (OTC) Medications

Available Direct from Your Chemist Gaviscon Liquid or Tablets for hiatus hernia and heartburn Citric Acid Tablets for relief of cystitis Prispen sachets for treatment of worms Kaolin and Morphine Liquid /Imodium capsules for control of diarrhoea Brolene Eye Ointment for sticky eyes which are common with a cold Iron Tablets for treatment of low

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Prescriptions Information

Click the link below to order your Repeat Prescriptions: Repeat Medication Order Form Repeat Prescriptions All our repeat prescriptions are computer generated. Items that the doctors intend to be repeated are printed on the right hand side of the prescription tear off slip. If you require a repeat prescription, tick the appropriate item and leave the

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