Here’s the list of when pharmacies in Basingstoke will be open over the Easter weekend from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1.

Between Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1, dozens of pharmacies will remain open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with NHS England publishing a list of pharmacies which will remain open. The list can be found here.

Anyone planning to visit or attend a pharmacy is advised to contact prior to their journey, to ensure it is open and has the medication you need.

Opening times for pharmacies in Andover are as follows:

  • Asda Pharmacy Anton Mill Road, Andover, SP10 2RW. Good Friday: Open 10am to 4pm. Easter Sunday: Closed. Easter Monday: Open 10am to 4pm.
  • Boots the Chemists 31-37 Chantry Centre, Andover, SP10 1LT. Good Friday: Open 10am to 4pm. Easter Sunday: Closed. Easter Monday: Open 10am to 4pm.
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 17 Adelaide Road, Andover, SP10 1HF. Good Friday: Closed. Easter Sunday: Open 2pm to 5pm. Easter Monday: Closed.
  • Superdrug Pharmacy 17 High Street, Andover, SP10 1NF. Good Friday: Open 8.30am to 7.30pm. Easter Sunday: Closed. Easter Monday: Closed.
  • Tesco Pharmacy River Way, Andover, SP10 1UZ. Good Friday: Open 10am to 4pm. Easter Sunday: Closed. Easter Monday: 10am to 4pm.

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Andover Advertiser: Along with minor illness advice and over the counter medicines, many pharmacies in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to treat shingles, sore throats, infected insect bites, earaches, sinusitis, impetigo and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) Along with minor illness advice and over the counter medicines, many pharmacies in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to treat shingles, sore throats, infected insect bites, earaches, sinusitis, impetigo and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) (Image: NHS England)

Chief medical officer for NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Dr Lara Alloway, said: “In addition to dispensing prescriptions, our local community pharmacy teams provide expert advice on how to treat common health conditions such as colds, aches and tummy troubles. They also offer advice on medication and a range of other services.

“Pharmacists are trained to advise whether you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional if it is something more serious to ensure you get the help you need, and they can also provide health and wellbeing advice.

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“We would also remind people who are on repeat medication to ensure that they check that they have enough supplies to get them through the bank holiday, as obviously, despite the Easter cover, a number of pharmacies will be closed.”

Here are six top tips to get the best care and most appropriate support for your health needs if you or anyone you care for becomes unwell this Easter:

  • Please remember - the Emergency Department (ED) is for emergencies only, not convenience.
  • Contact 111 online and let the experts help you if you are not sure where to access the most appropriate help for you.
  • Urgent treatment centres in Portsmouth, Gosport, Petersfield, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and Lymington and the Minor Injuries Unit at Andover are best for urgent but not life-threatening illnesses and minor injuries.
  • Use the expert help available at dozens of pharmacies which will be open over the three-day bank holiday.
  • Look after yourself – being ready to care for yourself can be a great help by visiting nhs.uk for health and medicines advice.
  • Make use of online help – try our NHS website hantsiowhealthandcare.org.uk/your-services for local advice and what0-18.nhs.uk if you are concerned about an unwell child.