The surgery will be closed for NHS Lanarkshire training between 2-6pm.

Patients who have urgent care needs should telephone the surgery as normal and their will be diverted to a dedicated Health Board team. 

** Please note - only urgent matters will be dealt with during this period ** 

What is happening? 

There is a UK-wide shortage of co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets, expected to last until at least June 2026. This shortage affects all GP practices and pharmacies.

During this period, this strength of co-codamol is not available, and supplies cannot be obtained by the Practice or by pharmacies.

What does this mean for patients?

• If you usually take co-codamol 30mg/500mg, we will not be able to issue this medication during the shortage.

• Other strengths of co-codamol and codeine tablets are also in limited supply and there is not enough stock to switch all patients to alternatives.

• Repeated requests, appeals, or discussions with practice staff cannot change this, as the medication is not available to order.

What should I do instead?

• Paracetamol 500mg tablets remain fully available, and there is sufficient supply to meet increased demand.

• The Health Board has issued guidance for patients who take co-codamol regularly, including advice on gradually reducing use to avoid side-effects from stopping suddenly.

• We strongly encourage patients affected by this shortage to read this Health Board guidance document for further advice.

Important note about contacting the Practice

We understand that this situation may cause concern or frustration. Unfortunately, this shortage is outside the control of the Practice and its staff.

Please be aware that our reception, pharmacy, and clinical staff cannot obtain additional supplies or make exceptions, and we ask that this is borne in mind when contacting the Practice.

Bloods & Go - phlebotomy (blood tests) at Central Health Centre is now a drop-in service. You no longer have to make an appointment - simply attend Central Health Centre and check in at the Treatment Room Reception on arrival.

Opening times for the service are:

08.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday with shortened day on Friday of 08.00am to 2.30pm

** Please note: you can only use this service if instructed to have bloods checked by your GP or Nurse **

We are pleased to announce an exciting new service for our patients starting on 11/11/2025 in partnership with M&D Green Pharmacy in the Antonine Centre, offering face-to-face appointments for common medical conditions.

If you have one of the following condtions, you can phone the Pharmacy directly on 01236-724440 and they will be able to book you for an appointment with their Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, who is fully trained to assess, diagnose and treat these ailments. Alternatively, if you have phoned the surgery Reception, you may offered an appointment at the Pharmacy or signposted to contact them directly.

This is a brand new service and there may be some early teething issues, so we would kindly ask that you bear with us! However, we are confident that the skills and training of our local Community Pharmacist will be of great benefit to the patients of the Practice.

Earache and Ear Conditions

Sore Throat and Mouth Conditions 

Chest and Respiratory Conditions 

Women’s Health – Private Services

From August 1, 2025, the Practice became accredited to train Doctors in the GP stage of their training. Click here to read more.