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DISPENSARY INFORMATION

Opening Times

Monday - Friday 08.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 18.00
Telephone Enquiries 09.00 -12.30 and 14.30 - 17.30

We are allowed to dispense medication to our patients who live more than 1.6 kilometres from a pharmacy. All other patients will be given a paper prescription to take to the chemist of their choice. If your local chemist has a collection service you may be able to join it - please ask at the chemist for details.

If the doctor prescribes medication for you and asks you to come straight to the dispensary to collect it, please allow us time to dispense and check it.

When collecting medication you will be required to pay for each item unless you are exempt. You will be asked to show your exemption certificate or other proof of exemption each time you collect your prescription.

Pre-payment certificates are available which may save you money if you have to pay for medicines on a regular basis. Please ask at the dispensary for details.

REMEMBER to check that you have the correct medication and change before leaving the building.

TRANSPORT BOOKING FOR PATIENTS ATTENDING LOCAL HOSPITALS

Ramsey Health Centre is authorised to book local hospital transport for patients who are attending out-patient appointments or are being admitted for tests/operations. To qualify for transport a patient must:

• Live more that three (3) miles from the hospital.
• Not be able to drive.
• Not have any friend or relative who is able to drive them to the hospital.
• Not be able to use public transport or a taxi (for medical reasons).
• Not have any local transport schemes in their area.

If you require further information please contact the Patient Services staff.