Whalley Range Pharmacy

We are an independent NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Blackburn.

Pharmacy · lancashire · £

About

Whalley Range Pharmacy is an independent NHS community pharmacy located in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy provides NHS prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First consultations, travel clinic services, blood pressure checks, emergency contraception consultations, flu vaccinations, and free prescription delivery services for local residents.

The pharmacy is known for its long operating hours and community-focused healthcare services. Modern UK pharmacies now provide much more than medicine dispensing. Pharmacies like Whalley Range Pharmacy help patients access healthcare advice, prescription management, vaccinations, and support for common conditions without always needing GP appointments. This improves healthcare accessibility while helping reduce pressure on hospitals and GP surgeries.

The pharmacy has also been accredited as a Healthy Living Pharmacy and focuses on reducing health inequalities through healthcare advice and preventive care support.

Services

  • NHS prescription dispensing
  • Repeat prescription services
  • Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
  • Pharmacy First consultations
  • Medication reviews
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Minor illness consultations
  • Medication advice
  • General healthcare guidance
  • Seasonal flu vaccinations
  • COVID-19 healthcare support

Opening hours

Monday 08:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 21:00
Thursday 08:00 – 21:00
Friday 08:00 – 21:00
Saturday 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

Frequently asked questions

Does Whalley Range Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?

Yes. Services include:

NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Free prescription delivery services

Can repeat prescriptions be managed online?

Yes. Patients can:

Request repeat prescriptions digitally
Use NHS healthcare apps
Manage prescription nominations online

What healthcare services are available?

Services may include:

Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure checks
Asthma inhaler support
Smoking cessation support
Travel vaccinations
Flu vaccinations
Emergency contraception
Weight management advice
New Medicine Service (NMS)

What conditions can pharmacists help with?

Conditions supported may include:

Ear infections
Sore throats
Sinusitis
Minor skin infections
Shingles
Infected insect bites