Pharmacists

Contact details for pharmacies in East Sussex can be found by searching on the NHS Choices website.

Pharmacists are qualified to give you expert advice on a range of medical problems without an appointment.

They can advise on choosing over the counter medicines and tell you how various medications work, including your prescription.

Pharmacists are also trained to treat everyday ailments and can advise you on whether you need a doctor’s help.

Pharmacists can also:

• Collect repeat prescriptions from doctors’ surgeries – some pharmacies also deliver these to your home

• Provide a selection of healthcare leaflets
• Offer confidential advice on emergency contraception and family planning
• Advise on stopping smoking and nicotine replacement therapy.

Out-of-hours

Some pharmacies are open in the evening, at weekends and bank holidays when your GP’s surgery is closed.

To find details of your local pharmacy opening hours visit the NHS Choices Website and search via your postcode.

Look in pharmacy windows, check in your local newspaper or contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for details.

Easter bank holiday pharmacy opening hours

For details of pharmacies open across the bank holiday weekend, 6 - 9 April 2012, click on the links below:

Hastings and Rother

East Sussex Downs and Weald