NHS services
As a fundamental NHS provider of Pinhoe we are here to serve our community and offer a range of NHS services (listed below).
NHS services available in our pharmacy
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Adults aged 40 or over can get their blood pressure checked for free unless they have high blood pressure or have had it checked in the last 6 months.
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Adults aged 40 or over (adults aged 35 to 39 with a family history or risk of heart disease may be tested too)
Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details
Free
No need to visit a GP first
Room available to talk privately
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If you’re eligible for COVID-19 treatment, you may be able to get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests. Ask at this pharmacy for more details.
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All ages
Free
No booking needed
Refer yourself: if you’re at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
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Adults aged 18-64 who have a weakened immune system and adults over 75 can get a COVID-19 vaccination at this pharmacy without booking an appointment.
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Free
No need to visit a GP first
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The pharmacist will check if they can give you the emergency contraceptive pill, or may advise you where to get an intrauterine device (IUD) or coil.
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Age restrictions may apply
Free
No booking needed
No prescription needed
Room available to talk privately
Walk-in service
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If you’re eligible, you may be able to get a free flu vaccination. Ask at this pharmacy for more details.
Details
Age, care and condition restrictions may apply
Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details
Free
No need to visit a GP first
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You can return inhalers you no longer need to this pharmacy.
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Free
Walk-in service
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This pharmacy can take used needles and syringes and give you new ones.
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Age restrictions may apply
Free
No booking needed
Walk-in service
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Support and advice when you start taking a new prescription medicine to treat some long-term conditions.
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All ages
Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details
Free
Prescription needed
Restrictions may apply
Room available to talk privately
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Free advice and support from trained pharmacy staff to help you stop smoking. This pharmacy may recommend medicine or other nicotine-replacement products to buy to help you quit (prescription prices apply).
Details
Age restrictions may apply
Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details
Not free: you need to pay
Room available to talk privately
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This is a new NHS service so that you can turn to our pharmacy without GP referrals for the following conditions:
Ear infection (Acute otitis media) - for 1 to 17 years
Impetigo - for 1 year and over
Infected insect bites - for 1 year and over
Shingles - for 18 years and over
Sinusitis - for 2 years and over
Sore throat - for 5 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) - for women 16-64 years - see more on our UTI page
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You can use our free pharmacy app to nominate us as your pharmacy of choice and set reminders for your prescriptions. See more information on our prescriptions page
Details of this service:
All ages
Online registration needed
Restrictions may apply
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Receive a text message from this pharmacy when it’s time to order your next repeat prescription. You may need to pay for this service, ask at this pharmacy for more details.
Details
All ages
Free
Prescription needed
Register with pharmacy
Restrictions may apply
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The pharmacy can deliver your prescription medicines to your home.
Details
All ages
Prescription needed
Register with pharmacy
Restrictions may apply
You may need to pay: ask this pharmacy for details