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GP practices

Remember that some GP surgeries will close over the festive season.  You may have to rely on your pharmacy to stock up on over the counter medicines and make sure that you've ordered the prescriptions you need in advance. 

Open the NHS Inform GP Practices Directory

Order your prescription well in advance

Allow 7 days between ordering your prescription and collecting it from the pharmacy. Some pharmacies send text alerts to let you know when your prescription is ready. Ask your pharmacy if they offer this service.

Is my local pharmacy open over the holiday period?

Please be aware that most pharmacies across Fife will be closed over the holiday period. This means they will be closed on 

  • 25th December 2024
  • 26th December 2024
  • 1st January 2025
  • 2nd January 2025

To find limited pharmacies which are open over this period use the link below. 

Pharmacies open on 25/25 December 2024 and 1&2 January 2025 link

NHS Inform also has an interactive pharmacy opening times table which allows you to filter by area, to find out which pharmacies are currently open near you. Use the link below on the link to double check your local pharmacy opening arrangements. 

Open the NHS Inform Pharmacy Directory 

Online prescriptions

Many pharmacies and GP practices now offer online services to order repeat prescriptions using your phone or tablet without having to set foot in a pharmacy. Please remember that over busy times, prescriptions will take a little longer to be processed.  If you do run out of medicine, you can contact your community pharmacist for advice.

Community pharmacies continue to offer a number of services that reduce the need to visit your GP. The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service is available from all pharmacies in Scotland and provides the opportunity for free advice and treatment for a number of minor conditions. You can choose which pharmacy to use and in most cases, you won’t have to make an appointment. 

NHS Inform self help guides

Find a range of useful self help guides at NHS Inform to help manage a whole variety of common ailments and conditions.