With a few simple steps, you can take care of yourself and your family this spring
- Check your repeat prescription, order only what you need, in plenty of time.
- Know how to treat common illnesses at home.
- Visit NHS Inform for health information and advice including common symptoms and self-help guides
- If you need to talk to a healthcare professional it’s important that you get the right care in the right place, which could be your local pharmacy, your GP or by calling 111.
Eligible people urged to take up Spring Covid-19 vaccine
NHS Forth Valley is encouraging everyone eligible for a spring Covid-19 booster vaccine to get vaccinated, as Covid-19 remains a risk for some. The Spring 2025 programme focuses on vulnerable groups, including those aged 75+, people in care homes, and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccines offer strongest protection in the first three months, but immunity fades over time, so it’s important to get another dose for continued protection. To find out more visit the vaccination section.
If you need to talk to a healthcare professional it’s important that you get the right care in the right place. See the sections below on how to access health information and advice.
View the different sections below for information on:
Pharmacy Services
Under a scheme called Pharmacy First, they can also provide treatment, free of charge, without the need for a prescription for a wide range of health conditions. These include urine infections, skin infections, shingles, conjunctivitis, thrush and eczema. Pharmacists can also provide free treatment and advice for minor skin conditions such as dermatitis and allergic reactions to insect bites, an initial three-month supply of the progestogen-only pill as well as emergency contraception.
Pharmacy Opening Times Over Easter
Clackmannanshire
- Alloa Pharmacy Marshill, Alloa, FK10 1 AB: 08.30 – 18.00
- Boots the Chemist 36 – 40 High Street, Alloa, FK10 1JE: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidson Chemist 30 Main Street, Clackmannan, FK10 4 JA: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 130a Stirling Street, Alva, Fk12 5EH: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 17.15
- Holm Pharm 84a West Johnstone Street, Alva, FK12 5BD: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie FK11 7BJ: 09.00 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour 81 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JT: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine, 55 Bridge Street, DollarFK14 7DA: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody, Alloa, FK10 2PS: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy 60 High Street, Alloa, FK10 1JD: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy 91 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AB: 09.00 – 17.45
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 4 Tron Court, Tullibody, FK10 2PS: 09.00 – 17.30
Falkirk
- Boots The Chemist 32-34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth, FK3 8BG: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB: 09.00 – 17.30
- Callendar Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DZ: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon, FK1 4EG: 09.00 – 18.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1DU: 08.30 -18.00
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston, FK2 0ZL: 09.00 – 18.00
- Denny Pharmacy 1 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6EL: 09.00 – 18.00
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DL: 09.00 – 18.00
- Graeme Pharmacy 308 Main Street, Camelon, FK1 4EG: 09.00 – 15.00
- Hallglen Pharmacy Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road. Hallglen, FK1 2RB: 09.00 – 17.30
- Howard Pharmacy 29 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth, FK3 8AZ: 09.00 – 18.00
- Larbert Pharmacy 94 Main Street, Larbert, FK5 3AS: 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth, FK 3 8NU: 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge, FK4 1BX: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge, FK4 1ED: 08.30 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Pines Pharmacy Unit 1 The Pines, 5 Fleming Court, Denny, FK6 5HB: 09.000 – 18.00
- Ren Pharmacy 334A & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3JR: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore, FK2 8EY: 09.00 – 18.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy Richmond Terrace, Bo’Ness, EH51 0DQ: 09.00 – 18.00
- Stenhousemuir Pharmacy 13 King Street, Stenhousemuir: FK5 4HD: 09.00 – 18.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK1 1LW: 08.00 – 20.00
- Well Pharmacy 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge, FK4 1HP: 09.00 – 17.50
- Well Pharmacy New Carron Village, 1 Ronades Road, Falkirk, FK2 7RR: 09.00 – 18.00
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3BF: 08.30 – 20.00
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 60 South Street, Bo’Ness, EH51 9HA: 09.00 – 17.30
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 11 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6EL: 09.00 – 18.00
Stirling
- Aberfoyle Pharmacy Main Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3UG: 09.00 – 16.00
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron, G63 0TW: 09.00 – 18.00
- Boot The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EE: 09.00 – 17.30
- Capsule Pharmacy 12 Barnton Street, Stirling, FK8 1NB: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists 44 Main Street, Drymen, G63 0BQ: 09.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Chemists Eastmost Shop, Myrtle Grove, Killin, FK21 8UX: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Chemists 10 Southview Road, Strathblane, G63 9JQ: 09.00 – 17.45
- Davidsons Pharmacy 4 Anderson Street, Well Place, Dunblane, FK15 9AJ: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Davidsons Pharmacy 48 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0AY: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton, FK9 5DJ: 09.00 – 17.45
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn, FK7 0HW: 08.45 – 18.15
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0PB: 09.00 – 18.00
- M. Farren Pharmacy 45 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DX: 09.00 – 16.00
- Plean Pharmacy Braefoot, Main Street, Plean, FK7 8BS: 09.00 – 17.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge Of Allan, FK9 4HN: 09.00 – 17.45
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin, FK7 7JE: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0BU: 09.00 – 18.00
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4EX: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 17.45
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling FK8 2EA: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling, FK8 1NP: 08.00 – 20.00
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune, FK16 6BQ: 09.00 – 18.00
Clackmannanshire
- Alloa Pharmacy Marshill, Alloa, FK10 1 AB: 09.00 – 13.00
- Boots the Chemist 36 – 40 High Street, Alloa, FK10 1JE: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidson Chemist 30 Main Street, Clackmannan, FK10 4 JA: 09.00 – 13.00
- Holm Pharm 130a Stirling Street, Alva, Fk12 5EH: 13.00 – 16.00
- Holm Pharm 84a West Johnstone Street, Alva, FK12 5BD: 09.00 – 12.00
- Holm Pharm Main Street East, Menstrie FK11 7BJ: 09.00 – 12.30
- Lindsay & Gilmour 81 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JT: 09.00 – 13.00
- Right Medicine, 55 Bridge Street, DollarFK14 7DA: 09.00 – 13.00
- T.A. Mack 107 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6DS: 09.00 – 13.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody, Alloa, FK10 2PS: 09.00 – 13.00
- Well Pharmacy 60 High Street, Alloa, FK10 1JD: 09.00 – 17.00
- Well Pharmacy 91 High Street, Tillicoultry, FK13 6AB: 09.00 – 13.00
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 4 Tron Court, Tullibody, FK10 2PS: 09.00 – 17.00
Falkirk
- Airth 2 Shore Road, Airth, FK2 8LH: 09.00 – 13.00
- Boots The Chemist 32-34 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth, FK3 8BG: 09.00 – 17.30
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB: 09.00 – 17.30
- Brightons Pharmacy Pretoria Place, Brightons, FK2 0UF: 09.00 – 13.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 334 Thornhill Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DZ: 09.00 – 12.30
- Callendar Pharmacy 316-318 Main Street, Camelon, FK1 4EG: 09.00 – 17.00
- Callendar Pharmacy 171 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1DU: 09.00 -16.00
- Deans Pharmacy 63 Main Road, Maddiston, FK2 0ZL: 09.00 – 17.00
- Denny Pharmacy 1 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6EL: 09.00 – 13.00
- Falkirk Pharmacy 96-98 Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK2 7DL: 09.00 – 17.00
- Graeme Pharmacy 308 Main Street, Camelon, FK1 4EG: 09.00 – 13.00
- Hallglen Pharmacy Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road. Hallglen, FK1 2RB: 09.00 – 13.00
- Howard Pharmacy 29 La Porte Precinct, Grangemouth, FK3 8AZ: 09.00 – 18.00
- Larbert Pharmacy 94 Main Street, Larbert, FK5 3AS: 09.00 – 13.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth, FK 3 8NU: 09.00 – 13.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge, FK4 1BX: 09.00 – 13.00, and 13.30 – 17.30
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge, FK4 1ED: 09.00 – 13.00
- Pines Pharmacy Unit 1 The Pines, 5 Fleming Court, Denny, FK6 5HB: 09.000 – 13.00
- Ren Pharmacy 334A & 338 Main Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3JR: 09.00 – 17.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 88 Main Street, Carronshore, FK2 8EY: 09.00 – 13.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston, FK2 9PR: 09.00 – 12.30
- Rowlands Pharmacy Richmond Terrace, Bo’Ness, EH51 0DQ: 09.00 – 13.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy 5 South Street, Bo’Ness, EH51 0EA: 09.00 – 13.00
- Rowlands Pharmacy 16 Charlotte Dundas Court, Grangemouth, FK3 9EA: 09.00 – 12.30
- Shieldhill Pharmacy Crossbrae, Shieldhill, FK1 2EQ: 09.00 – 13.00
- Slamannan Pharmacy 11-17 High Street, Slamannan, FK1 3EX: 09.00 – 12.30
- Stenhousemuir Pharmacy 13 King Street, Stenhousemuir: FK5 4HD: 09.00 – 17.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK1 1LW: 08.00 – 20.00
- Well Pharmacy 120 Kilsyth Road, Haggs, Bonnybridge, FK4 1HP: 09.00 – 13.00
- Well Pharmacy New Carron Village, 1 Ronades Road, Falkirk, FK2 7RR: 09.00 – 17.00
- Well Pharmacy Hallam Road, Stenhousemuir, FK5 3BF: 09.00 – 17.00
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 60 South Street, Bo’Ness, EH51 9HA: 09.00 – 17.00
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy 11 Stirling Street, Denny, FK6 6EL: 09.00 – 17.00
Stirling
- Aberfoyle Pharmacy Main Street, Aberfoyle, FK8 3UG: 09.00 – 13.00
- Balfron Pharmacy 67 Buchanan Street, Balfron, G63 0TW: 09.00 – 13.00
- Boot The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EE: 09.00 – 17.30
- Cambusbarron Pharmacy 4 Main Street, Cambusbarron, FK7 9NW: 09.00 – 17.00
- Capsule Pharmacy 12 Barnton Street, Stirling, FK8 1NB: 09.00 – 17.30
- Davidsons Chemists 44 Main Street, Drymen, G63 0BQ: 09.00 – 13.00
- Davidsons Chemists Eastmost Shop, Myrtle Grove, Killin, FK21 8UX: 09.00 – 12.30
- Davidsons Chemists 10 Southview Road, Strathblane, G63 9JQ: 09.00 – 13.00
- Davidsons Pharmacy 4 Anderson Street, Well Place, Dunblane, FK15 9AJ: 09.00 – 11.15
- Davidsons Pharmacy 48 High Street, Dunblane, FK15 0AY: 09.00 – 17.00
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton, FK9 5DJ: 09.00 – 13.00
- Killearn Pharmacy 13 Balfron Road, Killearn, G63 9NN: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.15 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn, FK7 0HW: 08.45 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0PB: 09.00 – 17.30
- M. Farren Pharmacy 45 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DX: 09.00 – 17.00
- Plean Pharmacy Braefoot, Main Street, Plean, FK7 8BS: 09.00 – 12.30
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn, FK7 8NF: 09.00 – 13.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 37 Henderson Street, Bridge Of Allan, FK9 4HN: 09.00 – 17.15
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32A Main Street, Cowie, FK7 7BL: 09.00 – 13.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 8 The Square, Fallin, FK7 7JE: 09.00 – 12.00
- St Ninians Pharmacy 39 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0BU: 09.00 – 17.00
- Strathallan Pharmacy 3 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4EX: 09.00 – 13.00
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling FK8 2EA: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling, FK8 1NP: 08.00 – 18.00
- Woodside Pharmacy 3 The Cross, Doune, FK16 6BQ: 09.00 – 18.00
Falkirk
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB: 11.00 – 17.00
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK1 1LW: 10.00 – 16.00
Stirling
- Boot The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EE: 10.00 – 17.00
Clackmannanshire
- Holm Pharm 84a West Johnstone Street, Alva, FK12 5BD: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.30
- Lindsay & Gilmour 81 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JT: 09.00 – 18.00
- The Central Pharmacy 20 Tron Court, Tullibody, Alloa, FK10 2PS: 09.00 – 18.00
Falkirk
- Boots The Chemist 79-91 High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1HB: 11.00 – 17.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 123-125 Newlands Road, Grangemouth, FK 3 8NU: 09.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy The Toll, Bonnybridge, FK4 1BX: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy Health Centre, Larbert Road, Bonnybridge, FK4 1ED: 08.30 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston, FK2 9PR: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Central Retail Park, Grahams Road, Falkirk, FK1 1LW: 10.00 – 16.00
Stirling
- Boot The Chemist 34-41 King’S Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling, FK8 2EE: 09.00 – 17.30
- Holm Pharm 50-52 Johnston Avenue, Cornton, FK9 5DJ: 09.00 – 17.45
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 5 Firs Entry, Bannockburn, FK7 0HW: 08.45 – 18.15
- Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy 15 Bannockburn Road, St. Ninians, FK7 0PB: 09.00 – 18.00
- M. Farren Pharmacy 45 Main Street, Callander, FK17 8DX: 09.00 – 16.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 2 West Murrayfield, Bannockburn, FK7 8NF: 09.00 – 18.00
- Right Medicine Pharmacy 32A Main Street, Cowie, FK7 7BL: 09.00 – 13.00, and 14.00 – 17.30
- Superdrug Pharmacy Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, Stirling FK8 2EA: 09.00 – 17.30
- Tesco Pharmacy Wallace Street, Stirling, FK8 1NP: 10.00 – 16.00
Minor injuries, illnesses or urgent health advice
Visit NHS Inform or call NHS 24 on 111 for:
- Healthcare advice
- Information on many common symptoms and advice on what to do
- A telephone or video consultation with a local healthcare professional
- An appointment at our Minor Injuries Unit so you don’t have to wait if you need to be seen
For more information, including the wide range of injuries which can be treated at our Minor Injuries Unit, see our Guide to Local Services.
Dental Services
If you’re experiencing dental problems such as tooth pain, swollen or bleeding gums, or an injury to your mouth, your local dental practice should be the first place you contact. If you are not currently registered with a dentist and require urgent dental advice you can contact NHS Forth Valley’s Dental Helpline on 01324 614670 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm) or during evenings, weekends and public holidays contact NHS 24 on 111 for advice.
For more information visit NHS Inform or see the Dental Service section of our Guide to Local Services.
GP Practice Services
If you have a minor injury or require urgent healthcare advice but it’s not something life-threatening visit NHS Inform for advice or call NHS 24 on 111 (day or night) to access the right advice and care as quickly as possible. NHS 24 can also arrange for you to speak to a local healthcare professional (via telephone or a video consultation) or arrange an appointment for you to be seen at a local healthcare centre or hospital so you don’t need to wait when you attend. You can also arrange to see a wider range of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, mental health nurses and advanced nurse practitioners, at your local GP Practice. More information is available on the GP Practice Team section of the Guide to Local Services.
Optometrist (Eye Care Services)
If you’re experiencing eye problems such as a red or sticky eye, blurred vision, or flashes and floaters, please contact your optometrist who will be able to assist you.
For more information visit NHS Inform or see the Eye Problems section of our Guide to Local Services.
Mental Health Support
If you’re in need of mental health support, you can contact your General Practice, or call NHS 24 on 111.
You can also call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87, open Monday – Thursday 6pm to 2am and weekends Friday 6pm to Monday 6am.
For more information visit our Mental Health & Wellbeing section.
Tick Bites
Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm long. They have either 6 or 8 legs. Tick season is usually between March and October but it may last longer. This is because wet weather and warmer temperatures make ticks active for longer in the year.
You can find information on NHS inform about how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you are bitten.