Pharmacies
Allied Pharmacy Buntingford
29 HIGH STREET, Buntingford SG9 9AB
Overview
Allied Pharmacy in Buntingford is a community pharmacy located on the High Street in this market town in Hertfordshire. As part of the Allied Pharmacy network, it serves the local population with a comprehensive range of pharmacy services. The pharmacy provides prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice from qualified pharmacists.
The pharmacy is well-positioned in the heart of Buntingford, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors to the town. It stocks a wide variety of medicines, supplements, and healthcare products to meet everyday health needs. The pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy are trained to offer professional advice on medication use, minor ailments, and general wellness.
Beyond dispensing prescriptions, the pharmacy typically offers additional services such as repeat prescription management, medicines reviews, and health screening services. The team at Allied Pharmacy aims to provide friendly, professional service to patients of all ages, supporting the local community's healthcare needs and working alongside GPs and other healthcare providers in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Allied Pharmacy Buntingford in Buntingford vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01763 271406 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 Buntingford 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 Buntingford 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 Buntingford. 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 Buntingford about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Buntingford has a private consultation room where you can speak to the pharmacist confidentially about your health, medicines, or any sensitive issues. All NHS pharmacy services including Pharmacy First consultations, medicine reviews, and vaccination appointments take place in the private room. Ask at the counter if you would like a private consultation.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Allied Pharmacy Buntingford 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.
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.
If Allied Pharmacy Buntingford 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 Buntingford 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, Allied Pharmacy Buntingford 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 01763 271406 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy Buntingford 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.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Allied Pharmacy Buntingford 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).
Allied Pharmacy Buntingford aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01763 271406 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, Allied Pharmacy Buntingford offers Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) and the New Medicine Service (NMS) to help you get the most from your medicines. These free NHS consultations help you understand what your medicines are for, how to take them correctly, identify side effects, and resolve any problems. Ask the pharmacist if you take multiple medications or have recently started a new medicine.