Dickies Pharmacy - Summerhill

01/06/2026

🚶 Stand Up To Falls 🚶

“Stand Up To Falls” is a collaboration between Volunteer Falls Ambassadors, Sport Aberdeen, ACHSCP and NHS Grampian.

The team offer falls awareness across Aberdeen through popup stands, top tips, advice and signposting. It’s aimed at anyone who may be at higher risk of falls.

Lots more information is available here, including the “Super 6 Exercises” for prevention

https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/stand-up-to-falls

Patients can self-refer to the Community Adult Assessment and Rehabilitation Service (CAARS) on 01224 558399.

Grampian-wide, referrals can also be made online here:

https://www.communityrehab.scot.nhs.uk/self-referral/

29/05/2026

👶 Safe Sleep Advice for Parents & Carers 👶

Patients who are parents or carers of babies up to 12 months old should be made aware of the risks of co-sleeping (sleeping with a baby on a bed, sofa, chair, or similar surface).

Co-sleeping can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), particularly in certain situations such as smoking, alcohol use, extreme tiredness, or sleeping on a sofa.

For trusted advice on safer sleeping and co-sleeping, visit The Lullaby Trust:

Sleeping together with your baby is known as co-sleeping. Our advice helps reduce the risks of co-sleeping, keeping your baby safer.

28/05/2026

📢 Public Holiday Notice ⚽️

The NHS is recognising Monday 15/06/26 as a public holiday.

Therefore, the pharmacy will be closed on this day.

Please make sure you order your medicines in plenty of time and collect any prescriptions due on this date beforehand.

Any medicines due for collection on 15/06/26 should be picked up on a suitable earlier day.

We are open Saturday 13/06 from 9am–1pm.

Thank you for your understanding 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⚽️

13/05/2026

💊 Did you know? Adult doses of paracetamol can vary depending on body weight.

If you weigh 50kg (7st 12lb) or less, you may need a lower dose than the standard adult recommendation.

Taking more than the recommended amount can lead to accidental overdose and may seriously harm your liver.

⚠️ Always:
• Read the patient information leaflet
• Check if other medicines you take also contain paracetamol
• Ask your pharmacist if you’re unsure about the correct dose

07/05/2026

Did you know your local pharmacy can supply Naloxone? 💊

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and pharmacies can provide it without a prescription to anyone at risk, or anyone likely to witness an overdose.

This includes:
• People who use opioids (prescribed or non-prescribed)
• Family members, friends, or carers
• Support workers and members of the community

💡 Naloxone is safe, simple to use, and available as a nasal spray or injection. It will only work if opioids are present and won’t cause harm if given in an emergency.

Pharmacy teams can also show you how to recognise an overdose and how to use Naloxone, so you feel confident if the situation ever arises.

🚨 Always call emergency services in an overdose situation. Naloxone buys time, but medical help is still essential.

05/05/2026

Nasal decongestant sprays and drops (like those containing xylometazoline or oxymetazoline) can be really effective for quickly relieving a blocked nose 🤧

⏰ However, they should only be used for short periods no more than 5 days.

Using them for longer can actually make congestion worse (a rebound effect) and increase the risk of side effects such as irritation, dryness, and ongoing nasal blockage.

💡 Top tip: If your symptoms last longer than a few days, it’s better to switch to alternatives like saline sprays or speak to your pharmacist for advice.

28/04/2026

We are open on Monday 4th May as usual.
9am - 5:30pm 😊

🗓️ Public Holiday Alert 🪐 May the 4th be with you… and your prescriptions ready.

If you have a repeat prescription, ensure your supplies are sufficient to last through the May Day holiday weekend.

🚀 Order only what you need NOW - don’t wait for a last-minute mission.

💊 Collect from your pharmacy before the holiday begins.

🩹 Some community pharmacies will be open on 4th May 2026 to help with minor illnesses and expert advice.

👉 Plot your course here (open pharmacies): www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk/nhs-grampian/pages/public-holiday-opening-hours

🚑 Keep emergency services free for those who genuinely need them.

28/04/2026

⚠️ Product Recall Notice - Sertraline 100mg Tablets ⚠️

We have been notified of a product recall affecting:

• Sertraline 100mg tablets
• Brand: Amarox only
• Batch number: V2500425

This recall is due to an error identified during the packaging process.

👉 What you should do:
Please check any supplies you have at home. If you have tablets from this specific batch, do not take them and contact your pharmacy for further advice.

If you’re unsure, feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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24/04/2026

Good luck to Diane who’s heading down to Edinburgh this weekend for the Scottish Pharmacy Awards! 🎉

She’s been nominated for Team Member of the Year. Such a well-deserved recognition for all her hard work and dedication.

Fingers crossed for you, Diane! 🤞✨

21/04/2026

⚠️Medicines Recall RAMIPRIL 10mg caps ⚠️

All packs of Ramipril 10mg capsules, CRESCENT BRAND, Batch number GR174091 are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

If you were prescribed ramipril 10mg capsules and have received the impacted product, please contact the pharmacy.

The batch number and expiry date information can be found on the outer carton.

If you are unsure or have any questions, please pop in to the pharmacy with your medication.