Highfield Pharmacy

Pharmacy · London · £

About

Highfield Pharmacy is an independent NHS community pharmacy located in Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy serves students, families, professionals, and local residents across Southampton areas including Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Bevois Valley, Bassett, and Swaythling. It combines traditional pharmacy services with modern healthcare support such as travel clinics, weight management programmes, Pharmacy First consultations, vaccinations, and online prescription ordering.

The pharmacy is part of the Medicine Clinic Group and is family-operated. It focuses heavily on personalised healthcare, preventive care, and convenient prescription services. Highfield Pharmacy is especially popular among Southampton University students and nearby residents because of its central location close to the university and residential communities. The pharmacy also promotes digital healthcare through online booking systems and prescription management apps.

The business has expanded beyond standard prescription dispensing into specialised healthcare services such as ear microsuction, travel vaccinations, aesthetics consultations, smoking cessation support, and weight-loss support clinics. This reflects the broader shift happening across UK pharmacies where community pharmacies increasingly provide healthcare services that reduce pressure on GP clinics and NHS hospitals.

Services

  • NHS Pharmacy Services
  • Electronic prescriptions
  • Pharmacy First consultations
  • New Medicine Service (NMS)
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Minor illness consultations
  • Health & wellbeing support
  • Pharmacy First Conditions Supported
  • Seasonal flu vaccinations
  • General vaccination support
  • Emergency contraception

Opening hours

Monday 09:00 – 18:30
Tuesday 09:00 – 18:30
Wednesday 09:00 – 18:30
Thursday 09:00 – 18:30
Friday 09:00 – 18:30
Saturday 09:00 – 13:00
Sunday Closed

Frequently asked questions

Does Highfield Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?

Yes. The pharmacy provides:

NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescriptions
Electronic prescriptions
Private prescriptions

Can prescriptions be ordered online?

Yes. Patients can order repeat prescriptions digitally through:

Online pharmacy systems
Mobile healthcare apps
GP-linked prescription services

Does the pharmacy support EPS (Electronic Prescription Service)?

Yes. Electronic prescriptions can be sent directly from GP surgeries to the pharmacy.

Is prescription delivery available?

Yes. Prescription delivery and collection services from local GP surgeries are available.

What healthcare services are available?

Highfield Pharmacy provides:

Pharmacy First consultations
Flu vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations
Travel clinic services
Ear wax removal
Smoking cessation support
Weight management services
Blood pressure monitoring
Emergency contraception
Minor illness consultations