NHS Pharmacy Services

If you are over 40 and not on any blood pressure medication you can have a free NHS blood pressure check. This is important to prevent heart disease and strokes. To qualify, the patient must not have previously been identified as having hypertension or a related condition.

We offer a comprehensive Contraception Service where our trained pharmacists provide consultations and access to birth control methods. We are dedicated to promoting safe and accessible family planning options for our community. Stop by and see how we can help you with your contraceptive needs.

At the pharmacy counter, you can find a wide range of over-the-counter medicines that can provide relief for common ailments. From pain relievers to cough suppressants, the pharmacy has you covered. Make sure to follow dosage instructions and consult with a pharmacist for an overview of available options.

If you have out of date or unwanted medicines, both prescription or over the counter drugs, don’t bin them or flush them. You can take your unwanted or out of date medicines back to your pharmacy for safe disposal, and it’s completely FREE.

We are able to obtain your prescriptions electronically without the need for a paper copy. Simply ask your GP Surgery to nominate our pharmacy in order for your prescriptions to be transferred to us automatically.

Our emergency dispensing provides key information and also dispensing medication during emergencies, such as out of hours or pandemics. This crucial service ensures that patients have access to necessary medications when traditional pharmacies may be closed or inaccessible, helping to maintain their health and well-being.

Our pharmacist will need to see the person that the emergency contraception is intended for, and will need to ask a few questions regarding the patients’ medical history. This is done in the privacy of our consultation room and everything discussed is in complete confidence. The sooner you come to our pharmacy to take the morning after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy.

Book or manage a free or private NHS flu vaccination. If you're aged 65 years old or over, you can book a free flu vaccine. If you're aged 18 to 49 years old, you can book a free flu vaccine if you have certain medical conditions or are pregnant.

We offer a specialized Inhaler Technique service to help our customers properly use their medication. Our trained staff will demonstrate the correct technique and answer any questions, ensuring you get the most out of your inhaler and improve your respiratory health. Trust us to help you breathe easy.

When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.

We dispense NHS prescriptions and will give advice on how to get the most benefit from your medicines. We keep a comprehensive stock of medicines and use a fast and an efficient wholesaler service to enable us to fill all prescriptions promptly.

We provide advice to increase your knowledge, awareness and understanding on leading healthier lifestyles so as to improve your health. In cases where we cannot provide a particular advice, service or treatment, we will ensure that you are appropriately signposted to other healthcare and social services.

If you require additional advice and support from other health professionals, social services, or support organisations, our friendly Pharmacy team can assist you by giving you their contact details.

We provide a face-to-face stop smoke service giving regular support for 12 weeks and advice to help you quit. This also includes the provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy or Varenicline ( Champix ) dependant on suitability for up to 12 weeks. We also offer a cut-down programme over 6 weeks for those contemplating giving up smoking but not sure yet if they want to quit.