Stokes Croft Pharmacy
About
Stokes Croft Pharmacy is an NHS community pharmacy located in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy provides NHS prescription dispensing, healthcare consultations, medication advice, Pharmacy First services, vaccinations, and preventive healthcare support for local residents.
Community pharmacies in England now play a much larger role than simply dispensing medicines. Pharmacies such as Stokes Croft Pharmacy help patients access healthcare advice, repeat prescription services, vaccinations, and support for common illnesses without always requiring GP appointments. These services help improve healthcare accessibility and reduce pressure on hospitals and GP surgeries.
The pharmacy serves residents, students, professionals, and visitors in the Stokes Croft area, which is one of Bristol’s most well-known urban communities. Community pharmacies remain an important part of the NHS healthcare system by providing convenient frontline healthcare support close to home.
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 Stokes Croft Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Services commonly include:
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, reducing paperwork and improving convenience for patients.
What healthcare services may be available?
Services may include:
Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure checks
Smoking cessation support
Medication reviews
Minor illness consultations
Emergency contraception consultations
Seasonal flu vaccinations
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is an NHS healthcare initiative that allows pharmacists to help manage selected common health conditions without requiring a GP appointment first.