Pharmacies
Acorn Pharmacy
1 OAK DRIVE, Huntingdon PE29 7HN
Overview
Acorn Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. Like most UK community pharmacies, it provides prescription dispensing, offering patients convenient access to their medications as prescribed by their GP or hospital specialist. The pharmacy operates as part of the NHS network, making prescription services available to eligible patients, typically at the standard prescription charge.
Beyond prescription services, Acorn Pharmacy offers a range of healthcare support including over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and minor ailment consultations. Many community pharmacies in the UK now provide extended services such as smoking cessation support, contraceptive advice, and health screenings. The pharmacy serves residents across Huntingdon and surrounding areas, providing professional pharmaceutical care and being a trusted local healthcare resource.
The team at Acorn Pharmacy comprises trained pharmacists and support staff committed to patient wellbeing. Located on Oak Drive, it's conveniently positioned to serve the community and typically offers weekday and weekend opening hours to accommodate different customer schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Acorn Pharmacy in Huntingdon vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01480 458822 for current opening times. Many pharmacies open early (8am) and close late (6:30pm or later). Check the NHS website for verified opening hours.
Some medicines require a prescription from your GP or hospital doctor, while many others are available over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist at Acorn Pharmacy can advise you on which medicines are available without a prescription and can recommend suitable treatments for common conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, hay fever, and minor infections.
Yes, Acorn Pharmacy offers free NHS flu vaccinations each autumn for eligible patients including those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease), carers, and frontline health and social care workers. No appointment is needed at many pharmacies — walk in and ask. The pharmacist can check your eligibility on the spot.
Yes, you can collect a prescription on behalf of someone else from Acorn Pharmacy. You will need to know the patient's name and date of birth, and you may be asked to sign for the collection. For controlled drugs, additional identification requirements may apply. If you regularly collect for someone, ask Acorn Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Acorn Pharmacy to assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women. The pharmacist can supply NHS medicines for these conditions free of charge if you are exempt from prescription charges. This saves you waiting for a GP appointment.
If Acorn Pharmacy is closed, check the rota for the nearest late-night or duty pharmacy — pharmacies take turns providing out-of-hours cover on evenings, Sundays, and bank holidays. You can find the nearest open pharmacy on the NHS website or by calling NHS 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.
You may be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are aged 60 or over, under 16 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, have certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), receiving certain benefits (Universal Credit with no earnings, Income Support, etc.), a war pensioner, or hold an HC2 certificate. If you pay for prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money — currently about £30 for 3 months or £108 for 12 months, covering unlimited prescriptions.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Acorn Pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or throw them in household waste as they can harm the environment. Simply bring them to the pharmacy and hand them to a member of staff. This includes tablets, liquids, creams, inhalers, and needles/sharps (in a sharps bin).
Acorn Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01480 458822 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Huntingdon area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, pharmacists at Acorn Pharmacy can now prescribe for certain common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First service. Conditions covered include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. This means you can get treatment without seeing a GP. The pharmacist can also supply emergency contraception and some other medicines under Patient Group Directions.
Yes, Acorn Pharmacy can help you quit smoking with free NHS support including advice from the pharmacist, nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers), a structured stop smoking programme with regular check-ins, and access to prescription-only stop smoking medications via your GP. Evidence shows you are up to 3 times more likely to quit with professional support compared to going it alone.
Yes, Acorn Pharmacy can manage your repeat prescriptions for you. The pharmacy contacts your GP surgery on your behalf to order your regular medicines, so they are ready for you to collect without having to request them yourself each time. Ask about the Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service, which allows your GP to authorise repeats for up to 12 months.
Acorn Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01480 458822 to confirm step-free access, accessible counter heights, and any other adjustments you may need. Under the Equality Act, pharmacies must make reasonable adjustments for disabled customers. A private consultation room is available for confidential discussions.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Acorn Pharmacy without a prescription. It is most effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel (effective up to 72 hours) is available over the counter. Ulipristal acetate (effective up to 120 hours) may also be available. The pharmacist will have a brief confidential consultation. Emergency contraception is free on the NHS for women of all ages from most pharmacies.