AN Isle of Wight pharmacy closed its doors for the final time last week, just six months after an independent chain took it over.

Day Lewis Pharmacy, on Pyle Street in Newport, ceased trading on October 27.

All prescriptions are being moved to one of its sister sites on the High Street.

The pharmacy says it looks forward to greeting customers with the same ‘great service’ there.

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The now defunct Pyle Street branch took over from LloydsPharmacy back in April of this year.

It followed a decision made earlier in the month, to close the LloydsPharmacy branch at Newport's Sainsbury's store.

A decision was made following a strategic review “in response to changing market conditions”.

Day Lewis Pharmacy still has branches in Carisbrooke, Cowes, Lake, Shanklin, Niton and Wootton.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Intergrated Care Board previously said: “Local pharmacy teams can provide expert advice about over-the-counter medicines to treat many common health conditions, such as colds, aches and pains and tummy troubles, and give advice on medication and services such as healthy living support.

“Pharmacists are also trained to advise whether you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional if it is something more serious to ensure you get the help you need, and can also provide health and wellbeing advice."