An investigation is underway after an Edinburgh Pharmacy was broken into during the early hours of Thursday morning.
Around 1.20am entry was forced to the Carewise Pharmacy in Polwarth Gardens by smashing through the front window.
The prescription medicine cabinets were forced open and a quantity of drugs were stolen. The till was also emptied.
Staff have since cleared the debris and the pharmacy has reopened to ensure that no patient went without their essential medication. Prescriptions were collected from local GP practices, and deliveries are being completed as normal.
Yousef Khalil, Superintendent Pharmacist and Co-owner, Carewise Pharmacy said: “We were devastated when we discovered the break-in, but our first thought was for our patients.
“Within hours, our team came together, cleaned up, reopened, and made sure every prescription was delivered. Moments like this test a team’s strength — and ours showed what true care looks like.
“Polwarth is more than just where we work; it’s a community that looks out for one another. This incident shook us, but it also reminded us why we do what we do — to care, to serve, and to protect.
“Pharmacies like ours are lifelines for so many, and it’s vital we protect them so we can keep protecting others.
“We’ve increased our security, strengthened our systems, and most importantly, strengthened our resolve. They broke in — but by morning, we were back helping our patients. That’s what true community care means.”
Since reopening, Carewise Pharmacy has received messages of support from patients and neighbours in Polwarth and the wider Edinburgh community.
Mr Khalil added that while the financial loss is difficult for a small business, the experience has only reinforced their dedication to local health:
He added: “This pharmacy belongs to the community — and that’s who we show up for every single day.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.10am on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, we received a report of a break-in at a premises on Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
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