Pharmacy

Penryn Surgery own two local pharmacies. One is on site next to reception along with Hendra’s Pharmacy on Market Street in Penryn.

The pharmacist and our trained assistants are available for advice on all medicines and minor ailments, in private if required. We can also give you advice on how to live a healthy life, for example, advice on how to stop smoking, or healthy diets.We can direct you to other sources of advice and assistance if we cannot help you ourselves

We keep a wide range of competitively priced over the counter medicines and also vitamins and mineral supplements.

We can advise on medical requirements for travellers, including anti-malaria treatments

Can the pharmacists provide treatment for any conditions?

The pharmacists at Penryn Surgery are also able to see and treat patients under the Minor Ailment Scheme.

If you or a relative are suffering from any of the following conditions: CONJUNCTIVITIS, CYSTITIS (Urinary Tract Infection), IMPETIGO, NAPPY RASH or ORAL THRUSH our pharmacist may be able to see and prescribe for you without the need to see a doctor. To access this service please call into the pharmacy and ask to speak to the pharmacist

Is Emergency Contraception available at the Pharmacy?

The “ Morning After Pill” is free for people 25 yrs and under from Hendra’s Pharmacy, Market Street.

It can be purchased for approx £25 if over 16 years of age from either pharmacy. For more information on this go to the Emergency Contraception page.

How much do prescriptions cost?

For information on prescription charges and who is entitled to free prescriptions go to:

www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Prescriptioncosts

Where can I find a Pharmacy open Out of Hours or on Sundays and Bank Holidays?

The pharmacies run a rota to provide services out of hours, on Sundays and Bank Holidays. To find out which pharmacy is open, search on http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Pharmacy.

Alternatively check the West Briton newspaper or a notice is displayed on every pharmacy entrance detailing the opening hours of all local pharmacies.

The Dispensary

Penryn Surgery is a Dispensing Doctor’s practice. This means we are able to provide prescribed medications to our dispensing patients at Penryn, Stithians and Mawnan surgeries.

Dispensing facilities are available for most patients who live more than ONE mile (1.6km) from a chemist. You will be advised of your eligibility when you register as a patient or if you change address.

Dispensaries can only supply medication from a prescription; we cannot provide over the counter medicines or items.

DELIVERY SERVICE

If you live more than one mile from a pharmacy, you can apply to have your medicines delivered to:

Our driver delivers to these sites once a day, Monday to Friday, (not including Bank Holidays).

In addition, a HOME delivery service is available for patients who are housebound. Further information is available from the Dispensary on request.

If you are interested in this service, please ask at the dispensary at either Penryn, Mawnan or Stithians for a delivery application form.

If you pay for your prescriptions or are exempt for paying, we will need payment or evidence of your exemption in advance of delivery.

EMERGENCIES

If you have any problems, queries or difficulties, a dispenser will be available to offer advice or assistance. Please contact the Dispensary through the usual surgery number.

QUERIES & QUESTIONS

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the Dispensary; if our trained and experienced dispensers are unable to help with your query, they will speak to the appropriate person to resolve your query.