BRIDGWATER people are being urged to check their local pharmacy opening hours over the Christmas period to avoid running short of medications.

The Boots Pharmacy in Fore Street will be closed on Christmas Day, will open on Boxing Day between 10am and 4pm but will be closed all day on New Year’s Day.

Sainsbury’s in-store pharmacy is closed on Christmas Day but open on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day from 10am and 5pm.

Meanwhile Lloyd’s Pharmacy in Victoria Road is open 12pm-2pm on Christmas Day but will not open on Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.

Asda’s Pharmacy is closed on Christmas Day, open Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm and open New Year’s Day between 10am and 4pm.