PHARMACIES in and around Basingstoke are changing their hours over the bank holiday and we have rounded up some of them.

Several pharmacies are either closing their doors or working reduced hours for the May Day Bank Holiday tomorrow (May 2).

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

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

Dr Nicola Decker, Clinical Leader for NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Your local pharmacies are an invaluable resource and important part of the NHS care offer.

“They provide expert advice about over-the-counter medicines to treat common health conditions - as well as advice on medication and a range of other services.

“Pharmacists are trained to advise you whether you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional and can also provide health and wellbeing advice.”

The opening hours for the pharmacies are below:

Boots Pharmacy

Location: 15 Old Basing Mall, Basingstoke, RG21 7LW

Phone number: 01256 351611

May Day opening hours: 10am – 4pm

Fastfare Pharmacy

Location: Unit 3, Abbey Road, Popley, Basingstoke, RG24 7LW

Phone number: 01256 357637

May Day opening hours: closed

Lloyds Pharmacy

Location: Sainsbury, 3 Wallop Drive, Basingstoke, RG22 4TW

Phone number: 01256 817427

May Day opening hours: 10am – 4pm

Lloyds Pharmacy

Location: Sainsbury, 30a/b Mulford Hill, Tadley, Basingstoke, RG26 3JE

Phone number: 01189 816537

May Day opening hours: 10am – 4pm

S R Pharmacy

Location: 4 Kings Furlong Centre, Winchester Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7LG

Phone number: 01256 460390

May Day opening hours: closed

Superdrug Pharmacy

Location: 10-12 Hampstead House, The Walks Shopping Centre, Basingstoke, RG21 7LG

Phone number: 01256 321810

May Day opening hours: closed

Tesco Pharmacy

Location: District Shopping Centre, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8BE

Phone number: 03456 779039

May Day opening hours: 9am – 1pm