Opening For Manselton Pharmacy
Released
on: November 30, 2009, 10:28 am
Author: The Co-Operative Pharmacy
Industry: Healthcare
Members of the public were invited to help celebrate the
re-opening of the Manselton Co-operative Pharmacy on Tuesday (24
November).
Mick Bartlett, Treasurer of Ty Olwen Hospice officially opened the re-furbished
branch, where throughout the day local people were invited to take advantage of a
free blood pressure check. Those with asthma were also able to get advice on how to
use their inhaler correctly.
Amanda Ditchfield, Regional Development Manager, said: “These types of checks can
help individuals take greater control of their health and it is important that they
follow up on any advice given.
“It is also crucial that those with asthma use the correct inhaler technique to
ensure that they inhale the right dose of medicine.”
In addition, visitors to the pharmacy enjoyed refreshments and were given a
Co-operative Pharmacy free advice pack, goodies and money-off vouchers.
The new-look pharmacy is more spacious with a bigger dispensary and consultation
room to offer patients greater privacy when using additional services at their local pharmacy. These
include medicine use reviews, blood pressure testing, an asthma advice scheme and
guidance on weight management.
As with all Co-operative Group businesses, customers can become members for just £1,
and are then entitled to a share of profits based on their spending. Members get a
point for every pound they spend in branches of The Co-operative Pharmacy, excluding
prescriptions and baby milk.
Mick Bartlett, Treasurer, Ty Olwen Hospice, (centre) is pictured with The
Co-operative Pharmacy staff.
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Contact Details: Alex Anderson
Senior Public Relations Officer
Alex.anderson@co-operative.coop
Tel:- 0161-266 3416
http://www.co-operative.coop/