NHS England has released a list of pharmacies open over the bank holiday weekend, including Monday, August 26. 

Both Boots pharmacies in Basingstoke at Old Basing Mall and Chineham Shopping Centre will be open 10am to 4pm on bank holiday Monday.

Tesco Pharmacy in Chineham will also operate during these hours. S R Pharmacy in Winchester road will close at 1pm.

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In Andover, Asda Pharmacy will open 10am to 12.30pm, and then from 1pm-4pm. Boots in the Chantry Centre and Tesco Pharmacy in River Way will open from 10am to 4pm.

A digital map showing which pharmacies will be open is available here.

Residents are urged to call ahead to make sure the pharmacy can help before setting off.

NHS England has also advised all Hampshire residents to order any repeat prescriptions well before the bank holiday in case of delays. While these normally take 24 to 48 hours, pharmacy closures will increase pressure on those open during the bank holiday, meaning this process could take longer than usual.

Dr Lara Alloway, chief medical officer for NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said: "We expect our local NHS services to be busy over the August bank holiday weekend and would encourage local people to choose the NHS service that best meets their needs. If you’re not sure what help you need 111.nhs.uk is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can direct you to the right service, including access to mental health support.”

As of May last year, many pharmacies in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to treat the following seven conditions under the Pharmacy First scheme: shingles, sore throats, infected insect bites, earaches, sinusitis, impetigo and uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Dr Alloway encouraged residents to make use of their local pharmacies for these conditions, as well as directing them towards other NHS services for more serious issues.

She said: “Our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) are also open during the bank holiday weekend and they can provide fast, convenient and expert care for anyone with a minor injury or illness that is not life/limb threatening.”