PHARMACIES are changing their opening hours over the bank holiday, as The UK celebrates The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Several Andover pharmacies are either closing their doors or working reduced hours for the Spring Bank Holiday (Thursday, June 2) and Jubilee Bank Holiday (Friday, June 3).

This information comes from the NHS, which has published the opening times of pharmacies across Hampshire over the bank holiday.

Members of the public are advised to contact their pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have any required medication. You can also visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy to find a pharmacy near you.

Dr Derek Sandeman, Chief Medical Officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System, 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.

“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.

“Visiting a pharmacist could save you a lot of time that you might spend in another health setting.

“Please check you will have enough of any regular medication to last over the Spring Bank Holiday and order anything you might need in plenty of time.”

The opening hours for the pharmacies in Andover are below:

Asda Pharmacy:

Location: Asda Superstore, Anton Mill Road, Andover, SP10 2RW

Phone number: 01264 367630

Thursday, June 2 opening hours: 10:00-16:00

Friday, June 3 opening hours: 10:00-16:00

Superdrug Pharmacy:

Location: 17 High Street, Andover, SP10 1NF

Phone number: 01264 352183

Thursday, June 2 opening hours: 08:30-17:30

Friday, June 3 opening hours: Closed

Tesco Pharmacy:

Location: Tesco Superstore, River Way, Andover, SP10 1UZ

Phone number: 0345 6779007

Thursday, June 2 opening hours: 09:00-13:00

Friday, June 3 opening hours: 09:00-13:00