PATIENTS are advised to be aware of changing pharmacy opening times during the Easter break.

Times may change on Good Friday, April 14, Easter Sunday, April 16 and Easter Monday, April 17.

Saturday is a normal working day for pharmacies.

The Tesco pharmacy in Bury New Road will be closed Easter Sunday.

It will be open 8am to 9pm on Good Friday and 10am to 4pm Easter Monday.

Patients with repeat prescriptions are advised to get organised and to call their local pharmacy to check Easter opening times.

GP services are also likely to be affected.