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Highland Pharmacy Depot

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    This is a depot - we have no pharmacist on site.  You can, however, have direct access to the pharmacist of Highland Pharmacy Roxburgh, obtain information, most pharmacy services and products.

    Secure email for transmission of prescriptions and health information is roxburghhighlandpharma@gmail.com

    We are able to stock a selected range of pharmacy only medicines and usual pharmacy products.  We are able to obtain a wider range for individual customers on request via Highland Pharmacy Roxburgh.  We are also the local postal agency.

    Please contact Highland Pharmacy Central for your prescription requirements.

    Medicines compliance packaging

    This pharmacy can repack your medicines into compliance packaging (blister packs or sachet rolls) that specifies when you should take them. These can be supplied as weekly or monthly packs depending on your needs. This type of packaging can help you to take your medicine at the right time. It can also make it easier to see if you have missed a dose or are running out. It is useful if you are travelling as it avoids having to take multiple containers.

    Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)

    Your pharmacists are trained to assess whether the ECP is appropriate for you. This is done in a confidential manner. The ECP works best if taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse but may be taken up to 72 hours after. There is usually a charge associated with receiving the ECP, although at some pharmacies the ECP may be provided fully funded for eligible people.

    WINZ and other reports

    If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.

    COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you have a prescription from your doctor or nurse)

    View the Ministry of Health website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible.

    You will need a prescription from your doctor or nurse to receive the medication.

    COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you may be eligible but don’t have a prescription)

    View the Ministry of Health website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible.

    To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately after you test positive or develop symptoms to see if the medicines are right for you.

    Smoking cessation

    Pharmacy staff are trained to provide a service to help people to stop smoking. This service includes advice and providing quit smoking support aids e.g. nicotine gum.

    Long-term conditions (LTC) service

    This service is designed for people with long-term illnesses who may need support with their medicines. An assessment is used to identify the things that affect their ability to take medication as prescribed. Pharmacists work together with the patient to address each issue. The pharmacist is able to assist you with managing your medications and can coordinate your medications so that your prescription repeats happen all at the same time and therefore require only one trip to have your prescriptions refilled. They can also provide you with a reminder service (via text message, email or phone call) to let you know when your next supply of medications is ready for collection. If you are having difficulties managing your medicines (e.g. forgetting to take them), please ask your pharmacist whether this service is right for you.

    Covid-19 testing

    Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be collected at this site. Pre-ordering is not required.

    This site offers free face masks when people are collecting RATs (subject to availability).

    Dispensing manager

    Alastair Forbes