Pickfords Pharmacy
About
Pickfords Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the United Kingdom that provides NHS prescription services, healthcare consultations, medication advice, and pharmacy support for local residents. Community pharmacies such as Pickfords Pharmacy help improve healthcare accessibility by offering convenient healthcare services close to home.
Modern UK pharmacies now provide much more than medicine dispensing. Pharmacies like Pickfords Pharmacy support patients with repeat prescription management, Pharmacy First consultations, vaccinations, preventive healthcare, and healthcare advice for common illnesses. These services help reduce pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals while improving access to frontline healthcare.
Community pharmacies also play an important role in supporting local families, elderly residents, students, and working professionals through accessible everyday healthcare services.
Services
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 Pickfords Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?
NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Private prescriptions
Can repeat prescriptions be managed online?
Yes. Patients can commonly:
Request repeat prescriptions online
Use NHS healthcare apps
Manage pharmacy nominations digitally
What is EPS?
The Electronic Prescription Service allows GP surgeries to send prescriptions digitally to pharmacies, improving convenience and reducing paperwork.
What healthcare services may be available?
Services may include:
Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure monitoring
Smoking cessation support
Medication reviews
Minor illness consultations
Emergency contraception consultations
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is an NHS healthcare initiative allowing pharmacists to support treatment for selected common conditions without requiring GP appointments first.