Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy

Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy: community pharmacy in the west of Scotland

Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy is an independent, family-run pharmaceutical company operating a network of branches across Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Lanarkshire, Paisley and the Highlands. Its activity combines the dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medicines with a portfolio of clinical and health advisory services aimed at the local community.

The company presents itself as an accessible first point of contact for health guidance in each of the communities where it operates, and states that it works with local healthcare providers, businesses and charities on their initiatives.

Clinical and advisory services

The pharmacy offers in-person services at its branches and through its online platform. Featured services include:

• Weight management: a private service for adults with a high body mass index or other weight-related concerns, with a personalised approach that may include advice on healthy eating, exercise and treatment options. Consultations can be booked online.
• Travel clinic: a service covering vaccinations, medication and advice for travellers.
• Ear health clinic: ear health checks and, where necessary, microsuction for ear wax removal.
• Allergy services: allergy testing, including the option of a more detailed panel or a food-specific test, with guidance from the pharmacy team to choose the most appropriate option.
• Hayfever relief: support for symptoms such as sneezing, congestion or a runny nose, itchy eyes, disturbed sleep, headaches, fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
• Seasonal health services: the pharmacy shares information on seasonal health challenges, such as rising pollen levels, allergy symptoms, travel plans and awareness of skin changes.

In addition to dispensing medicines, the company states that it offers 130 specialist products and additional clinical services to address other health and lifestyle needs.

Prescriptions and digital solutions

The pharmacy has a free app that makes it easy to manage and order prescriptions. It also has prescription lockers, safe 24/7 machines that store your prescription ready for collection whenever it is convenient for you.

The PillPouch service, powered by Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy, organises medication into handy pouches and is delivered free across Scotland.

Company background and structure

Amiry & Gilbride is an independent, family-managed company. In 2023, Mahyar and Sara Nickkho-Amiry partnered with John Gilbride to take over pharmacies that a large corporation was selling. This transaction allowed the company to take on patients, maintain pharmaceutical care and preserve community health and wellbeing services that were needed in the areas where they operate.

The company states its intention to expand and grow in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde region to bring its health services to a wider population. Mahyar Nickkho-Amiry serves as superintendent pharmacist and managing director, while Sara Nickkho-Amiry holds the position of director.

Branch network

The pharmacy has locations distributed across several areas. In Glasgow it has branches in Anniesland, Bearsden Cross, Barrhead (with health and beauty services), Drumchapel and St. George's Cross. In Lanarkshire it operates in Aidrie, Uddingston, Lincluden (with health and beauty) and Wishaw. In Paisley it is present on Causeyside Street, Anchor Mill (with health and beauty), Linwood, Nielston Road and Paisley Tannahill. In the Highlands it has a branch in Lairg, and it also has a presence in Lanarkshire.

Registration and contact details

The company operates under the name Amiry & Gilbride Healthcare Ltd, with the trading name Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy. Its superintendent pharmacist is Mahyar Nickkho-Amiry, with registration number 2054727. The premises registration number is 9012263 and the company registration number is SC758233. The registered owner is Amiry & Gilbride Healthcare Ltd.

Norwood, 3 Beech Road, Glasgow, G66 4NH · Email: info@agpharmacy.co.uk