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NHS Medical Director warns against unnecessary health risks this Bank Holiday

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One of Lancashire and South Cumbria leading doctors is calling on local people to make sure they don’t take unnecessary risks with their health – and ensure they order any repeat prescriptions ahead of the Bank Holiday.

Dr Kieran Murphy, Medical Director for NHS England across the region is urging people who have long-term conditions, such as diabetes, asthma or a heart condition to make sure they don’t run out of vital medication, which will keep them fit and well over the Bank Holiday. Some local pharmacies and GP practices may have reduced opening hours over the Bank Holiday so it’s important to plan ahead, especially if you’re going away.

Dr Kieran Murphy, Medical Director for NHS England Lancashire and South Cumbria said: “Ordering your essential medicines well before the bank holiday means that you have one less thing to think about. We don’t want anyone to run out of their medication over the holiday and need hospital treatment when they could be enjoying time with family and friends.

“You can save yourself time, and help the NHS, by ordering your repeat prescriptions as early as possible. If you haven’t already done so you might want to consider signing up to a repeat prescription service, so you can collect your prescriptions straight from your pharmacy, or get them delivered direct to your door. Many GP practices also offer an on-line service to order your repeat prescriptions.”

An emergency pharmacy service that started in June 2017 has saved 5,209 Lancashire and South Cumbria GP out-of-hours appointments since it started 125 community pharmacies are registered to provide the urgent or emergency prescription service across all areas of Lancashire and South Cumbria, which can be accessed through contacting NHS 111.

If you do become ill over the Bank Holiday, you can call NHS 111 to get health advice and to find your nearest NHS service.  Calls to 111 are free from both landlines and mobiles.

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