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Walker & Mackinnon
291 Calder Road,
Edinburgh EH11 4RH

Tel: 0131-455-7073
Fax: 0131-455-7073
e-mail: walkermackinnon@edinpharm.co.uk

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:30
Saturday 9:00 -5.00

Services
Dispensing

We dispense both NHS and private prescriptions.Any warnings or recommendations regarding your medicines will automatically appear on the label.

Emergency supplies

If you are unable to get to your doctor and require a prescription medicine in an emergency, we may be able to help.

Unwanted Medicines

Please return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will safely dispose of them.

Medicine Containers

All tablets and capsules are supplied in child-resistant containers unless you request us not to. Your pharmacist will advise you on safe storage of all medicines. Some people may require special containers to enable them to remember to take their medicines regularly and accurately. A selection of these are available for purchase in the pharmacy

Stoma/Incontinence Supplies

We can supply from stock, or quickly obtain a comprehensive range of these products including pads, mattress covers, sheets, etc and the pharmacist will offer you confidential advice in any of these areas.

Pregnancy testing Service

A pregnancy testing service is available or home testing kits can be purchased. The pharmacist will also advise on fertility testing.

Residential and Nursing Care Homes

We can provide full pharmaceutical service to all homes this includes advise on use, storage and disposal of medicines, training of care staff and delivery arrangements.

Surgery Equipment

We can supply a comprehensive range of equipment for use by doctors, nurses and midwives. Please ask for our catalogue.

Healthcare Aids for the Elderly and Disabled

We can supply from stock or quickly obtain a wide variety of products such as wheelchairs, commodes, anti-pressure products, toilet, kitchen and eating aids.

First Aid Supplies

We carry a wide range of products for domestic use but can also meet requirements for offices, shops and factories.

Chiropody

Your pharmacist can advise on minor complaints and recommend suitable products from our footcare range.

Hosiery

We can supply stockings ordered by your doctor also many other items not available on the NHS, such as support tights. We also offer a measuring and fitting service.

Holiday Check List

We provide a list of things you may need for your holiday, These include sun creams, anti-malarial treatments and remedies for upset stomaches and diarrhoea Please ask the pharmacist for advice.

Consultation Area

A private area is available where you can talk to the pharmacist in confidemce. We also supply water at work where you can start your first dose of medication within the pharmacy.

B.P.Testing

Glucose test meters demonstrated.

Gifts

Select a gift from our beautiful colony range. From fragranced candles & pot pouri to oil burners, it really is lovely gift range.

Health Care Leaflets

Health care educaton and information leaflets are always available.

Health Advice

The pharmacist is available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private if required

Counter Medicines

We keep a wide range of well-known counter medicines and vitamins, minerals and tonics. The pharmacist is available for advice on all diet supplements.

Satisfaction

If you are unhappy with the services or products supplied to you, first discuss the matter with the pharmacist. The pharmacist should aim to deal with your complaint within ten working days. If this fails to satisfy your complaint then, in the case of an NHS matter, you should contact the Complaints Manager at your local Health Authority or Community Health Council and they would be happy to deal with the matter. Disputes over the standards of other goods and services offered to you should be referred to your Local Trading Standards Department. You will find these telephone numbers in your local telephone directory.

Photography

$2.99 for normal D & P service for 4 inch 0-36 photographs. Next Day service.

Collection & Delivery Service

We can collect and deliver dispensed prescriptions to housebound patients. Please ask for details.

Repeat Prescriptions

We operate a repeat prescription collection and delivery service, with our two local surgeries Whinpark and Sighthill.

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Please ask if you require your blood pressure taking. Equipment is also available for purchase.

Ostomy Supplies

We stock a comprehensive range and provide confidential service. We also supply free disposal bags.

Syringe/Needle exchange scheme

In order to help limit the spread of H.I.V. infection, we operate a confidential exchange scheme. All returned items are safely disposed of and personal sharp bins are available.

Ask your pharmacist you will be taking good advice.

Location

Next to Scotmid on Calder Road. Parking outside and bus stop adjacent.

Links

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.npa.co.uk
www.dotpharmacy.com
www.pharmj.com
www.show.scot.nhs.uk
www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk
www.independentpharmacy.co.uk
www.bmj.com