Most people think of a pharmacy just as somewhere to pick up a prescription. But today’s community pharmacy offers a wide range of NHS and private services that can save you time, reduce the need for GP appointments, and make managing your health significantly more convenient.
Whether you need advice on a minor illness, help with a repeat prescription, or access to a clinical consultation, Bannerman’s Pharmacy has services designed to make it as easy as possible. Here is a guide to everything available at your local Bannerman’s Pharmacy and how to access it.
NHS Pharmacy First: Walk In, No Appointment Needed
One of the most valuable and underused services available at Bannerman’s is NHS Pharmacy First Scotland. This free NHS service allows you to see a pharmacist about a wide range of minor illnesses without needing to book a GP appointment first.
Conditions covered include sore throats, earache, urinary tract infections, cold sores, skin infections, hay fever, impetigo, shingles, and more. Our pharmacists can assess your symptoms, provide advice, recommend over-the-counter treatments, and where appropriate, prescribe medication directly under a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
There is no appointment required. Simply walk into any of our branches during opening hours and speak to the pharmacy team. If your condition requires further assessment, we will refer you to a GP, dentist, or other specialist and support you in getting the right care.
Bookable Appointments: Healthcare at a Time That Suits You
Prefer to plan ahead? Bannerman’s offers an online appointment booking system so you can choose a time that works for you. Bookable appointments are ideal for medication reviews, advice on managing long-term conditions, or consultations about private services such as weight management.
Booking is quick and straightforward through our online system. You will be seen by one of our experienced pharmacists at your chosen branch, in person, at a time that fits around your schedule.
Prescription Collection: Simple, Flexible, and Free
Managing repeat prescriptions does not have to be complicated. Bannerman’s offers several ways to collect your medicines, designed around your routine rather than ours.
Store Pick-Up with Free Text Alert
Our drivers collect prescriptions directly from local GP surgeries and health centres on a daily basis, so your medicines are ready and waiting when you need them. Once your prescription is dispensed, our free text message service will notify you so you know exactly when to come in.
24/7 Collection Points
Selected Bannerman’s branches offer 24/7 collection points as a secure way to pick up your medicines outside of normal pharmacy hours. This is particularly useful for patients with busy work schedules or those who prefer to collect without entering the pharmacy.
Free Home Delivery: Your Medicines Brought to You
If getting to the pharmacy is difficult, Bannerman’s offers free home delivery of your medicines across Glasgow and Kirkintilloch during weekday working hours. There is no charge for this service, and it is available to all registered patients.
Home delivery is ideal for patients with limited mobility, those managing a demanding schedule, or anyone who simply finds it easier to have their medicines come to them. To register for home delivery, contact your nearest branch or register online.
Prescribing Pharmacist Service: More Than Just Advice
Several Bannerman’s branches are staffed by prescribing pharmacists. This is a significant step beyond standard pharmacy advice and means that, in many cases, you can receive a prescription directly from your pharmacist without needing a GP appointment at all.
The prescribing pharmacist service is particularly valuable for managing minor health issues before they escalate, reviewing long-term medications, and accessing treatments more quickly than a GP referral would allow.
Branches with prescribing pharmacists include Napiershall and Possil. Visit our branches page for full details.
Weight Management: Supervised Programmes at Your Pharmacy
Bannerman’s Pharmacy also offers a private weight management service, providing access to clinically supervised programmes including Wegovy and Mounjaro. Our prescribing pharmacists carry out full clinical assessments and provide personalised plans combining medication with lifestyle guidance.
For more information, visit our weight management service page. You may also find our guide Ozempic vs Wegovy vs Mounjaro: Which Weight Loss Injection Is Right for You? a helpful starting point.
Bannerman’s Services at a Glance
The table below summarises the key services available at Bannerman’s and how to access each one.
| Service | How to Access | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Pharmacy First | Walk in, no appointment needed | Minor illnesses, infections, skin conditions, UTIs, and more |
| Bookable Appointments | Online booking via Digipharma | Medication reviews, health advice, prescribing consultations |
| Prescription Collection | Store pick-up with free text alert | Collect your prescription at a time that suits you |
| Free Home Delivery | Weekday delivery across Glasgow and Kirkintilloch | Medicines delivered directly to your door at no cost |
| 24/7 Collection Points | Available at selected branches | Pick up outside without entering the pharmacy |
| Prescribing Pharmacist | Available at selected branches | Our pharmacists can prescribe for any medical condition |
| Weight Management | Bookable consultation | Supervised Wegovy and Mounjaro programmes |
Why Use Your Pharmacy First?
GP waiting times in Scotland remain a challenge for many patients. Community pharmacies like Bannerman’s are increasingly positioned as the first port of call for everyday health concerns, and with good reason. Our pharmacists are highly trained clinicians, not just dispensers, and the range of services available means that many health needs can be met at the pharmacy without a GP appointment at all.
Using your pharmacy first is faster, more convenient, and helps ensure that GP capacity is preserved for patients who need it most. At Bannerman’s, our aim is to make that as easy as possible, whether you walk in, book online, or have your medicines delivered to your door.
Find Your Nearest Bannerman’s Branch
Bannerman’s Pharmacy has six branches across Glasgow and Central Scotland, including Kirkintilloch, Saracen Street, Possil, Napiershall, New Stevenston, and Woodside.
Service availability may vary by branch. To find your nearest branch, view opening hours, or book an appointment, visit our branches page here.
