Government yesterday advised persons whose prescriptions were filled at Whites’ pharmacies to contact their doctor should they need more medicine.Whites’ Pharmacy in Warwick and Whites’ Southside Pharmacy in St David’s both closed when the grocer went out of business this summer. “It is recommended that individuals whose prescriptions were originally filled at either pharmacy attend their physician for a new written prescription,” said a Government spokeswoman.“However, if this is not possible, patients should present the package or container of their prescription to the pharmacy of their choice, along with photo identification, and they will be able to buy an emergency five-day supply of medication, as a temporary measure until a new written prescription can be provided by their physician.”Acting Chief Medical Officer Cheryl Peek-Ball said the move was provided for under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979.“The Act aims to ensure patient safety and continuity of care, as well as to minimise patient inconvenience in situations of emergency,” she said.“The Act stipulates that a registered pharmacist can provide five days’ emergency supply to individuals in cases where the original prescription is not available to the pharmacist, providing there is ample evidence presented to the pharmacist of the ‘genuine and urgent need’ by the person.”The Pharmacy Council and the Department of Health appeal to both the medical community and the public for their cooperation and understanding in this situation, the spokeswoman added.