Hope you have all got your repeat prescriptions in by now. There is however a mechanism for getting any prescriptions where you have run out of medicine by going to the pharmacy and asking for an emergency supply.

It's also time to get your medicines in for your household medicine cabinet.

I suggest returning old medicines to the pharmacy first and replenishing with medicines such as paracetamol, rehydration sachets and indigestion remedies.

With the winter vomiting virus going around washing hands is the most important thing to avoid passing it on and having the sachets to replace fluid is the quickest way to get better.

If you become ill at holiday time then phone NHS24 on 08454 24 24 24 or if you are in England NHS Direct 0845 4647 This pharmacy New Life Pharmacy 665 Clarkston Rd Glasgow G44 3SE is open on Christmas Day 12.30 to 3.30 and the 1st January 12.30 to 3.30. If you need us we will be there.

Have a good Christmas and New Year