Pharmacies
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay
BRAYFORD QUAY, NEWLAND, Lincoln LN1 1YA
Overview
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay is a community pharmacy located in Lincoln's waterfront area, serving residents and visitors in the city centre. As part of the Allied Pharmacy network, it provides a wide range of pharmaceutical services to the local community. The pharmacy is positioned in an accessible location on Brayford Quay, which is a prominent district in Lincoln's urban landscape.
The pharmacy offers standard community pharmacy services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. Like most UK community pharmacies, it likely provides services such as NHS prescription services, minor ailment consultations, and medication reviews. The team can offer guidance on common health conditions and help customers select appropriate treatments.
Being centrally located on Brayford Quay, the pharmacy serves students, workers, and residents in the area. The location near Lincoln's university district and commercial zone makes it a convenient healthcare resource for those needing pharmaceutical services or healthcare advice. Staff are trained to provide professional pharmacy services in accordance with UK healthcare standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay in Lincoln vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01522 532676 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 Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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, Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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 Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay. 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 Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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.
If Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay offers free NHS blood pressure checks for adults aged 40 and over. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The check takes about 5 minutes — walk in or call 01522 532676 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay may offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Eligibility depends on current NHS guidance. Check the NHS website or call 01522 532676 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay can provide travel health advice and some travel vaccinations. Common travel vaccines available at pharmacies include hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. Other vaccinations such as yellow fever require a specialist travel clinic. Book a travel health consultation at least 6-8 weeks before your trip by calling 01522 532676. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
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, Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay 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.
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01522 532676 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.
Allied Pharmacy Brayford Quay may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01522 532676 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Lincoln area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.