Pharmacies
Allied Pharmacy Millstream
MILLSTREAM MEDICAL CENTRE, AVON APPROACH, Salisbury SP1 3SL
Overview
Allied Pharmacy Millstream is a community pharmacy located within the Millstream Medical Centre in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Operating as part of a healthcare facility, the pharmacy serves patients in the local area and provides essential pharmaceutical services to the surrounding community. The Millstream Medical Centre location positions it conveniently for patients attending medical appointments or requiring prescriptions filled.
As a pharmacy, Allied Pharmacy Millstream dispenses prescription medications, offers over-the-counter medicines, and provides pharmacy advice to customers. The pharmacy team works closely with local GPs and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive appropriate medications and guidance. Services typically include prescription dispensing, medication reviews, health advice, and support for long-term condition management.
The pharmacy is well-positioned on Avon Approach in Salisbury's town area, making it accessible for local residents. Operating from a medical centre setting allows for integrated healthcare services and coordination with other health professionals. The pharmacy serves patients of all ages and contributes to primary healthcare provision in the Salisbury area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Allied Pharmacy Millstream in Salisbury vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01722 320520 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 Millstream 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 Millstream 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 Millstream. 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 Millstream about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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 01722 320520 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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.
If Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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 Millstream 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 Millstream 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.
Allied Pharmacy Millstream aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01722 320520 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 Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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.
Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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 01722 320520 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy Millstream 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 Millstream 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).