Dispensing
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.
Repeat Dispensing
We can dispense NHS repeat dispensing prescriptions issued by your doctor. Ask us for more information about this service.
Medicine Containers
All medicines are dispensed in child resistant containers unless you ask us not to.
Please remember: Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Our pharmacist can advise you on safe storage of medicines.
NHS Unwanted Medicines Service
Please return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.
NHS Health Advice and Self-Care
The pharmacist and our trained assistants are available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments. We can also give you advice on how to live a healthy life, for example, advice on how to stop smoking or healthy diets. Self Care information is also available on our user friendly website: pharmacykwik.co.uk We can also direct you to other sources of advice and assistance if we cannot help you ourselves.
Patient Medication Records
Our computer allows us to keep records of all your prescriptions dispensed by us. This helps us check for possible problems, such as interactions 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.
We provide the above NHS services on behalf of:
NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group
21 Silver Street,
Bury, BL9 0EN
Tel: 0161 762 3100
Other Services:
Repeat Prescription Service
We offer a repeat prescription service. Please ask our pharmacist for further details about this.
Medicines Sales
We stock a vast range of over the counter medicines, vitamins and mineral supplements and other health & beauty products, please visit pharmacykwik.co.uk for further information.
Holiday Healthcare
We can advise on medical requirements for travellers, including anti-malaria treatments. We also stock a range of sun care creams, bite and sting relief creams, flight socks and over the counter travel sickness remedies.
We also provide Care Home Services, Home Delivery Services and a Gluten Free Food Supply Service. Please email or call to discuss these NHS enhanced services.
Private Prescriptions
We can dispense private prescriptions as prescribed by your doctor. Please email info@pharmacykwik.co.uk or call our team on: 0161 773 1456 with details of your prescription for more information including up to date prices.
If you would like any more information about any of the services mentioned in this leaflet, please call us on free phone 0800 023 2295 or email info@pharmacykwik.co.uk
Comments, Suggestions, Complaints and Compliments
Our aim is to give the highest possible standard of service. We would like you to tell us what you think about the service we provide at this pharmacy.
If you have any comments, suggestions or complaints, please speak to a member of staff.
We welcome any general comments about the services we provide and any suggestions of ways in which we can improve our services to you.
We operate a complaints procedure as part of the NHS system for dealing with complaints. Our system meets national criteria. Our Pharmacist will give you further information.
You may also seek advice from the local Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS). PALS are not part of the complaints procedure itself but they might be able to resolve your concerns informally or they can tell you more about the complaints procedure and independent complaints advocacy services:
Patient Advice and Liason Service (PALS):
PALS,
Care of The Patient Services Team,
Greater Manchester Commissioning Support Unit,
St. James House, Pendleton Way,
Salford, M6 5FW
An independent complaints advocacy service (ICAS) is available to provide advice and support for people who wish to complain about the NHS. Please use the telephone number below to get in touch with ICAS or for further information:
Tel: 0808 802 3000
Our staff work extremely hard to provide you with the best possible service. Please treat them with the courtesy and respect they deserve.
We reserve the right to refuse to provide services to individuals who act in a violent, threatening or aggressive manner.
When we are closed:
When this pharmacy is closed, for any health problem advice and details of other health services, contact NHS Direct, 24 hours a day.
Call 111 or visit: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
PharmacyKwik,
Rear Unit, 56 Parksway,
Prestwich, Manchester,
M25 0JB
Tel: 0161 773 1456
Email: info@pharmacykwik.co.uk
OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9am – 8pm | Saturday: 9am – 7pm
This pharmacy is owned by: Allbro’s Pharmacy Ltd.
When buying heavy goods or buying in bulk we may have to charge additional postage fees per item on top of our standard postage cost. This Is due to the added cost to us of posting heavier items. On these items the "free postage" may also be waived.
In order to confirm that an order shipped via Royal Mail has unfortunately been lost, we must wait 15 working days (3 weeks) before claiming against Royal Mail. Most lost items are located within the postal system within this period of time. If your item is lost or undelivered, you should first contact your local 'Delivery Office' to see if they are holding the order, having already tried unsuccessfully to deliver it to you. To find your nearest UK Sorting Office call Royal Mail on 08457 740 740 or visit their website at www.royalmail.co.uk. If after 15 working days you have not received your order, please contact us with your order number, name and address. We will then send you a P91 Form. You must complete the P91 Form and return it back to us within 10 days or we will close your claim and in return we will not be able to issue a replacement order. Once we have received and accepted the completed P91 Form we will send your replacement order. These are Royal Mail’s new procedures which we have to adhere with. If your order is required urgently it is advised that you re-order them through our website.
In order to confirm that an order shipped via Royal Mail has unfortunately been lost, we must wait 20 working days (4 weeks) before claiming against Royal Mail. Most lost items are located within the postal system within this period of time. If your item is lost or undelivered, you should first contact your local Delivery Office to see if they are holding the order, having already tried unsuccessfully to deliver it to you. If after 20 working days you have not received your order, please contact us with your order number, name and address. We will then send you a P91 form. You must complete the P91 Form and return it back to us within 10 days or we will close your claim and in return we will not be able to issue a replacement order. Once we have received and accepted the completed P91 Form we will send your replacement order. These are Royal Mail’s new procedures which we have to adhere with. If your order is required urgently it is advised that you re-order them through our website.
In order to confirm that an order shipped via Royal Mail has unfortunately been lost, we must wait 25 working days (5 weeks) before claiming against Royal Mail. Most lost items are located within the postal system within this period of time. If your item is lost or undelivered, you should first contact your local 'Delivery Office' to see if they are holding the order, having already tried unsuccessfully to deliver it to you. If after 25 working days you have not received your order, please contact us with your order number, name and address. We will then send you a P91 Form. You must complete the P91 Form and return it back to us within 10 days or we will close your claim and in return we will not be able to issue a replacement order. Once we have received and accepted the completed P91 Form we will send your replacement order. These are Royal Mail’s new procedures, which we have to adhere with. If your order is required urgently it is advised that you re-order them through our website.
If your item(s) are returned back to PharmacyKwik for whatever reason we shall re-send the items subject to a re-delivery charge (based on size of the package and the destination). Unfortunately we will be unable to refund delivery costs.
We at PharmacyKwik accept no responsibility if your order is stopped by international customs and cannot accept liability for packages that are held by customs. Packages ordered from outside the UK are subject to control restrictions that are applied by your country. When ordering an item outside of the UK please make sure you are aware of the restrictions which could result in delay or non-delivery of your package. PharmacyKwik will not be held liable for items that are imported into countries where restrictions are in place. All items sold are for the personal use of the recipient under supervision of a local health care provider. Resale of products is usually prohibited by the laws of the importing country. Import duties and taxes may have to be paid in some countries. It is the responsibility of the recipient to have obtained details of charges from customs and excise in the country to which goods are being dispatched to.
Please note that, once opened and/or used, products cannot be returned to PharmacyKwik unless the product is faulty or broken. Products of a medicinal, personal or cosmetic nature (due to reasons of hygiene) cannot be returned.
Refunds will not be issued unless the item(s) are in a saleable condition upon return. You (the customer) are liable for any costs incurred for returning unwanted item(s) back to PharmacyKwik. It is strongly recommended that item(s) are returned via a recorded delivery service as PharmacyKwik is not responsible for items that are lost in the post. It is the customers responsibility to ensure that the goods are packaged adequately and therefore preventing damage to goods during transit back to PharmacyKwik.