OPENING times for pharmacies can vary widely over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

Most pharmacies in Swindon will be shut from December 25 to 27 and January 1 to 2, but some will still be allowing customers to pop in for prescriptions and other medical supplies.

Gill May, Chief Nurse for the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, said: “The end of the year is always a very busy time for the NHS, and our local health and care services are definitely feeling that right now.

“With demand only expected to increase as we approach Christmas, people can play their part in easing some of this sustained pressure by choosing right when seeking help for minor injuries and illnesses.

“For most, this will mean taking a quick trip to a nearby pharmacy, where fast and effective healthcare advice and treatment can be had without an appointment, or going online to use NHS 111.

“Both of these options are fantastic when the concern is only minor but help is still required, such as for sprains and strains, upset stomachs, and coughs and colds.”

Have a look at the below list to find out which pharmacies are open and when.

OPEN ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY)

Jhoots Pharmacy, 171 Victoria Road, 3.30pm to 8pm.

Jhoots Pharmacy, The Health Centre on Curie Avenue, 11am to 3pm.

OPEN ON MONDAY DECEMBER 26 (BOXING DAY)

Asda Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 10am to 4pm.

Asda Pharmacy, West Swindon District Centre, 10am to 4pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Greenbridge Retail Park, 10am to 5pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Brunel Shopping Centre, 10am to 4pm.

OPEN ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 (CHRISTMAS BANK HOLIDAY)

Asda Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 10am to 4pm.

Asda Pharmacy, West Swindon District Centre, 10am to 4pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 9am to 5pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Greenbridge Retail Park, 10am to 5pm.

Morrisons Pharmacy, Thames Avenue, 10am to 4pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Brunel Shopping Centre, 10am to 4pm.

OPEN ON SUNDAY JANUARY 1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY)

Asda Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 10am to 4pm.

Asda Pharmacy, West Swindon District Centre, 10am to 4pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Brunel Shopping Centre, 10am to 4.30pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 10.30am to 3pm.

Home Ground Pharmacy, Thames Avenue, 8am to 6pm.

Swindon Pharmacy, Hawthorne Medical Centre, May Close, 8am to 9pm.

OPEN ON MONDAY JANUARY 2 (NEW YEAR BANK HOLIDAY)

Boots Pharmacy, Greenbridge Retail Park, 10am to 5pm.

Boots Pharmacy, Brunel Shopping Centre, 10am to 4pm.

Asda Pharmacy, Orbital Shopping Park, 10am to 4pm.

Asda Pharmacy, West Swindon District Centre, 10am to 4pm.

Morrisons Pharmacy, Thames Avenue, 10am to 4pm.

CLOSED ON ALL FIVE DAYS

Highworth Pharmacy, Sheep Street.

Home Farm Pharmacy, Newburgh Place.

Shrivenham Pharmacy, High Street.

LloydsPharmacy, Royston Road.

Rowlands Pharmacy, Somerville Road.

Rowlands Pharmacy, Collingsmead.

Cohens Chemist, Abbey Meads Medical Centre.

LloydsPharmacy, Moredon Health Centre.

Taw Hill Pharmacy, Aiken Road.

LloydsPharmacy, Clive Parade.

LloydsPharmacy, Covingham Square.

Avicenna Pharmacy, Guildford Avenue.

Boots Pharmacy, Wood Street.

Rowlands Pharmacy, Old Town Co-op, High Street.

Boots Pharmacy, Penhill Drive.

Hawthorn Pharmacy, Cricklade Road.

Rowlands Pharmacy, Park Lane.

Swindon Health Centre Pharmacy, Islington Street.

Tesco Pharmacy, Ocotal Way.

The Pharmacy, Commercial Road.

Ashington Way Pharmacy, Ashington Way.

Facechoice Pharmacy, Freshbrook Village Centre.

LloydsPharmacy, Shaw Village Centre.

Rowlands Pharmacy, Dunwich Drive.

Sparcells Pharmacy, Midwinter Close.

Jephson Pharmacy, Wroughton Health Centre.

St John Pharmacy, St John Road.

Homeground Care, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate.