Free on the NHS
NHS services for Urmston, on Canterbury Road
Most everyday health concerns can be sorted in your local pharmacy without troubling the GP. As an NHS-contracted pharmacy in Urmston we offer a growing list of free clinical services through the NHS Community Pharmacy contract.
NHS Pharmacy First
See a pharmacist the same day for seven common conditions. No GP appointment needed and treatment is free if you usually get free NHS prescriptions.
Emergency contraception
Free morning-after pill consultations in a private room. Most patients are seen within fifteen minutes and supplied on the same visit.
Routine contraception
Start or continue your oral contraceptive pill through the NHS Pharmacy Contraception service, no GP appointment required.
Blood pressure checks
Free NHS blood pressure check for anyone over forty, or younger adults at higher risk. Includes a follow-up at-home monitor where needed.
Stop smoking support
Free twelve-week stop smoking programme with the pharmacist, including nicotine replacement therapy on the NHS.
New Medicine Service (NMS)
Just been prescribed something new for asthma, COPD, diabetes, high blood pressure or as a blood thinner? Book a free fifteen minute pharmacist review.
Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)
Just out of hospital with new medicines on your prescription? We help you understand them and avoid common mix-ups.
NHS flu vaccination
Free seasonal flu jab each autumn for over-65s, carers, pregnant women, frontline NHS staff and patients in clinical at-risk groups.
Who pays for NHS services
NHS Pharmacy First, contraception, blood pressure, stop smoking, NMS and DMS are all free at the point of use to anyone registered with an NHS GP in England, regardless of where you live. The pharmacist will check your eligibility when you arrive.
Need something else?
If your concern is not listed, ring us on 0161 748 3016 or just call into the pharmacy. We can usually point you to the right NHS service or arrange a private appointment the same week.