Aberlour pharmacy plans approved by council

PLANS for a new community pharmacy in Aberlour have been approved by Moray Council.

Parklands Care Homes, which owns and operates the pharmacy, plans to relocate the facility to a purpose built unit on the site of the former Central Garage at 106 High Street, as part of a £200,000 investment in the village.

The new building will house a sales area, medication preparation area, consulting room, store, office and staff area.

Tenders for the construction of the new pharmacy are expected to go out before the end of this year, with work starting in spring.

As well as serving the local community, the pharmacy also provides supplies to Parklands’ eight care homes. The Buckie company also operates a community delivery service for outlying areas of Speyside.

Ron Taylor, managing director of Parklands Care Homes, said: "The current building has served the village well but the pharmacy is expanding and we need a new purpose built facility to serve the local community, as well as our care homes.

"The new building will enable us to grow the business, recruit additional staff and offer an enhanced service to local people."

Aberlour Pharmacy is currently expanding with vacancies for a Pharmacy Dispenser and Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Technician.

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