GPs and pharmacies are reminding patients to put repeat prescriptions on their Christmas checklists alongside the turkey and tinsel.

Dr David Rooke, chairman of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “People should request repeat prescriptions from their GP in the next few days so they can enjoy the festivities without the worry of running out of vital tablets and medicines.”

To find a pharmacist open over the Christmas and the New Year holiday check www.somersetccg.nhs.uk