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 suggestions, comments or complaints please speak to a member of staff either by calling PharmacyKwik on 0800 023 2295 or alternatively you can email is on info@pharmacykwik.co.uk
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
GPhC Premises Registration Number: 1116209
OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday: 9am – 8pm | Saturday: 9am – 7pm
This pharmacy is owned by: Allbro’s Pharmacy Ltd.
Brevoxyl Cream (50g Tube):
Brevoxyl Cream is used to treat mild to moderate acne. Its fast response helps to reduce the bacteria which cause acne spots, reduce the number of acne spots, stops new blackheads, whiteheads and spots from forming. It’s non-greasy so it helps make skin less oily.
Directions:
How to use Brevoxyl:
Adolescents and Adults:
Apply to the whole of the affected area once or twice daily. Wash with soap and water prior to application.
Paediatric use:
The safety and efficacy of Brevoxyl has not been established in children since acne vulgaris rarely presents in this age group.
Initial application of the product may be varied at the physician's instructions to reflect the patient's skin type and to avoid undesirable effects.
Improvement can generally be seen after 4-6 weeks of treatment. However, longer use may be necessary.
Warnings:
For external use. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes. Care should be taken when applying the product to the neck and other sensitive areas. Propylene glycol alginate may cause skin irritation. Steryl alcohol and cetyl alcohol may cause local skin reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis). It is recommended that exposure to sun or sunlamps should be minimised. Simultaneous use of other keratolytics such as salicylates or sulphur may increase occurrence of skin irritation. During the first few weeks of treatment, a sudden increase in peeling and reddening will occur in most patients: This is not harmful and will normally subside in a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued The product may bleach hair and coloured or dyed fabrics. You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
Ingredients:
Brevoxyl contains Benzoyl peroxide 4% w/w.
Side Effects:
Contra-indications:
Patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients should not use the product.
Special warnings and special precautions for use:
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes.Care should be taken when applying the product to the neck and other sensitive areas.
It is recommended that sun exposure should be minimised.
Simultaneous use of other keratolytics such as salicylates or sulphur may increase occurrence of skin irritation.
The product may bleach hair and coloured or dyed fabrics.
Interactions with other medicaments and other forms of interaction:
Simultaneous application of Brevoxyl and topical acne preparations containing vitamin A derivatives should be avoided.
Pregnancy and lactation:
The safety of Brevoxyl in human pregnancy is not established.During pregnancy and lactation Brevoxyl should be used only with special caution and after the physician's assessment of benefit and risk.In the last month of pregnancy Brevoxyl should not be used.
There is no knowledge about the excretion of Brevoxyl in breast milk.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines:
None
Undesirable effects:
In normal use, a mild burning sensation will probably be felt on first application and a moderate reddening and peeling of the skin will occur within a few days.During the first few weeks of treatment, a sudden increase in peeling will occur in most patients; this is not harmful and will normally subside in a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued.The patient may also experience temporary facial oedema, dermatitis or rash. As for other benzoyl peroxide preparations allergic contact dermatitis could occasionally occur.