A COMMUNITY open day is to be held to mark the official takeover of a West Kilbride pharmacy.

The former Lloyds Pharmacy in the village has been taken over by Numark, and is now known as Rowlands Pharmacy.

The company is run by pharmacist Julie Goldie, who has served the community in West Kilbride for 16 years, along with a team of colleagues from the area.

Julie and her team will  be announcing their new ear wax microsuction service at the event which is to take place on Tuesday, June 4.

The team will be on-hand on the day to answer any questions, and speak with local people to get to know them better as they celebrate the pivotal role of community pharmacy.

Recognising their role within the community, Julie and her team will also be joined by much loved local former employee Lorna Donald, to welcome in the new era in community pharmacy by cutting the all-important ribbon.

Lorna began her job at the pharmacy at 16 and retired at the end of April 2021.

She was greatly loved by the local community, her colleagues and very well known amongst patients.

Customers of the branch will be offered access to prescription dispensary, vaccination services, over the counter medications, emergency contraception, and medication review.

Within the Pharmacy First Scotland service, West Kilbride customers will also benefit from expert advice in treating a range of common conditions from seasonal illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throats, earache, and hayfever, to common skin conditions including athlete’s foot, acne, eczema, verrucas and warts, along with common clinical conditions such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), threadworms and shingles.

Pharmacist Julie Goldie said: “We can’t wait to welcome in the community in West Kilbride. It’s set to be a special day and having Lorna join us will make it a morning to remember.

“It will be great to chat to customers and celebrate community pharmacy and its importance to those who live in the area.”