Oakley Pharmacy
Welcome to Oakley Pharmacy
About
Oakley Pharmacy + Travel Clinic + Yellow Fever Centre is an NHS community pharmacy located in Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy provides NHS prescription dispensing, travel clinic services, vaccinations, blood testing, ear wax removal, and Pharmacy First healthcare support for local residents.
The pharmacy is part of the Tuffour Pharmacy Group and has been recognised as a Healthy Living Pharmacy by the Royal Society of Public Health. It focuses on improving healthcare accessibility through community healthcare support, prescription management, preventive healthcare services, and digital pharmacy systems.
Modern UK pharmacies now provide much more than medicine dispensing. Pharmacies like Oakley Pharmacy help patients access healthcare advice, vaccinations, minor illness treatment, and repeat prescription support without always requiring GP appointments. This helps reduce pressure on hospitals and GP surgeries across England.
Services
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
Does Oakley Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Services include:
NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Prescription delivery services
Can repeat prescriptions be managed online?
Yes. Patients can:
Request repeat prescriptions digitally
Use NHS healthcare apps
Manage pharmacy nominations online
What healthcare services are available?
Services may include:
Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure checks
Blood testing
Ear wax removal
Weight management support
Smoking cessation services
Emergency contraception consultations
Travel vaccinations
Does Oakley Pharmacy offer travel clinic services?
Yes. The pharmacy provides:
Travel vaccinations
Travel healthcare consultations
Yellow fever vaccination services
Malaria prevention advice
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is an NHS healthcare service allowing pharmacists to help assess and support treatment for selected common conditions without requiring GP appointments first.
What conditions can pharmacists help with?
Pharmacists may support treatment for:
Ear infections
Sinusitis
Sore throats
Minor skin infections
Shingles
Infected insect bites
Urinary tract infections
Does Oakley Pharmacy provide flu vaccinations?
Yes. NHS and private seasonal flu vaccination services are available.
Is there a private consultation room?
Yes. The pharmacy provides:
Confidential consultation rooms
Wheelchair access
Step-free access
Multi-lingual staff support
Does Oakley Pharmacy provide prescription delivery?
Yes. Some branches offer:
Free local prescription delivery
Prescription collection services from GP surgeries
Customer Experience
What do customers commonly appreciate?
Patients often mention:
Friendly pharmacy staff
Convenient healthcare services
Helpful travel clinic support
Reliable prescription services
Community-focused healthcare access
Several Oakley Pharmacy branches maintain positive public customer ratings online.
Additional Information About Community Pharmacies in England
Community pharmacies across England now support:
Preventive healthcare
Vaccination programmes
Minor illness treatment
Medication reviews
Public health education
Faster healthcare accessibility
Pharmacies such as Oakley Pharmacy help improve healthcare convenience while supporting NHS healthcare delivery across local communities.
Official Links
Oakley Pharmacy Official Website
NHS Pharmacy Services
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Does Oakley Pharmacy offer travel clinic services?
Yes. The pharmacy provides:
Travel vaccinations
Travel healthcare consultations
Yellow fever vaccination services
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is an NHS healthcare service allowing pharmacists to help assess and support treatment for selected common conditions without requiring GP appointments first.