A NEW family pharmacist has taken over a chemist shop near a city supermarket with the 'passionate' owner saying he is able to stock all the latest medicines and offer free delivery.

St Peter's Chemist in St Peter's, Worcester, opened at the former Lloyds Pharmacy.

The owner said 'word of mouth' has meant more people are learning about the chemist which has the benefit of free and plentiful parking (because it is based on the Tesco site).

The chemist also provides free delivery of prescriptions within the city.

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The chemist is open between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and between 9am and 5pm on Saturday.

Quresh Abdo, the pharmacist and business owner, said: "I'm passionate about the pharmacy and about patients and making sure they get the best level of service.

"We have been welcomed by the community because they have seen such a difference in the level of service we have been providing."

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He said he has contacts with various suppliers and this prevented the medicine shortage which other pharmacists may have experienced.

"We have a much higher range of medication stock and over the counter product. Because we have such a large range of suppliers, we can get almost any product if it's available on the market.

Malvern Gazette: INSIDE: St Peter's Chemist at Tesco St Peter's (at one of the units on the supermarket complex)INSIDE: St Peter's Chemist at Tesco St Peter's (at one of the units on the supermarket complex) (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

"We bought this pharmacy because we can see the potential here. We have had so many positive comments within just a few days. Our motto is we want to provide the best service to our patients.

"People are getting a personal touch. We are much more flexible at getting the stock and helping the patients because we're independent. We have very high standards and we are really here to help the local community. I want this to be a hub for the community locally."

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He said the vaccinations for flu and Covid-19 could be provided at the same time or separately, according to patient choice.

Services offered by the pharmacy include NHS and private prescriptions, free collection and delivery, repeat prescriptions, advice and treatment for minor illnesses, healthy living advice and disposal of unwanted medicines, free blood pressure checks, NHS and private flu vaccinations and veterinary prescriptions.

Mr Abdo said one of the advantages of the location was the free parking at Tesco which was very convenient for patients. 

He also said those who wanted to start using the pharmacy could do so 'at the push of a button' as part of the nomination process.