With the Christmas holidays approaching, the local pharmacy opening times listed below might come in handy.

A lot of people don’t realise how useful their pharmacy can be and they can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems, particularly winter illnesses such as sore throats and runny noses.

It is also advisable to order any medication you need in plenty of time so that you have a good supply during the festive period.

Pharmacy opening hours in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country can be found on the NHS Choices website along with information on walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units.

Pharmacy opening hours over the Christmas holidays are as follows: Pharmacy Xmas opening hours 2017