Lindsay & Gilmour

Lindsay & Gilmour, community pharmacy in Scotland since 1826

Lindsay & Gilmour is a chain of community pharmacies with a presence in central Scotland and the Borders region. The company presents itself as a provider of local healthcare and offers both private and NHS (British National Health Service) services.

Its origins date back to 1826, when Robert Lindsay founded the pharmacy at 11 Elm Row in Edinburgh. The company highlights that generations of families have placed their trust in the business and that it maintains a commitment to serving the community.

Private services

The private services catalogue includes blood testing, flu vaccination, vaccinations, ear, hearing and health checks, ear wax removal, period delay, healthy heart check, travel clinic, vitamin B12 injection, weight management, chicken pox vaccination, erectile dysfunction, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and premature ejaculation.

NHS services

In the NHS sphere, the pharmacy offers Pharmacy First, prescribing pharmacists, condom supply, COPD, emergency hormonal contraception, gluten free food service, impetigo, medicine assessment report, medicine care review service, stop smoking support, urinary tract infection, shingles treatment and skin infection prescribing.

Prescription services

The company has a monitored dosage system, repeat prescriptions and free prescription delivery. It also offers 24-hour prescription collection through automated collection points.

Mobile app

Lindsay & Gilmour has a free app that allows users to order and track repeat prescriptions, as well as access the pharmacy's services. The app sends reminders when seven days of medication remain, with the aim of preventing patients from running out of treatment.

Vaccination and weight management

The company offers seasonal flu vaccination, aimed especially at people at risk, and an integrated weight management service that combines psychological support, behavioural interventions, increased physical activity and improved diet.

Travel clinic and other services

The travel clinic is aimed at those planning to travel outside the United Kingdom who may need vaccination against serious diseases found in other parts of the world. Ear wax removal is also offered using modern techniques to relieve discomfort and restore hearing clarity.

Presence and customer care

The company operates pharmacies in central Scotland and the Borders region. Customer testimonials collected on the site mention the care received at the Elm Row pharmacy (Edinburgh), in Alderston (Dunfermline) and at the Moredun branch.