Pharmacies
Allied Pharmacy Seaton
SEATON & COLYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, SEATON HEALTH CENTRE, 148 HAREPATH ROAD, Seaton EX12 2DU
Overview
Allied Pharmacy Seaton is a community pharmacy located within the Seaton Health Centre in Devon. As part of the Allied Pharmacy network, it operates as an integrated healthcare service working closely with the neighbouring Seaton and Colyton Medical Practice. The pharmacy provides accessible medicines and pharmaceutical support to the local community of Seaton and surrounding areas.
The pharmacy offers a full range of services typical of modern community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and medication management. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and technicians who help patients understand their medications and provide guidance on minor ailments. The co-location with the medical practice ensures good coordination between doctors and pharmacists for patient care.
Located on Harepath Road, the pharmacy serves as a convenient healthcare resource for residents in this coastal Devon area. It's an important part of the local healthcare infrastructure, providing NHS services and supporting the wellbeing of the Seaton and Colyton community. The centre is accessible during standard opening hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Allied Pharmacy Seaton in Seaton vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0129720414 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 Seaton 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 Seaton 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 Seaton. 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 Seaton about setting up a nominated representative.
Allied Pharmacy Seaton may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 0129720414 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Seaton area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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.
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 Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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 Seaton aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 0129720414 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 Seaton 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 0129720414 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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, Allied Pharmacy Seaton 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.