Pharmacies
Arlington Road Pharmacy
ARLINGTON RD MED PRACTICE, 1 ARLINGTON ROAD, Eastbourne BN21 1DH
Overview
Arlington Road Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located within the Arlington Road Medical Practice in Eastbourne, East Sussex. As part of an integrated healthcare facility, the pharmacy serves the local population by providing essential pharmaceutical services alongside the associated general medical practice.
The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications to patients registered with the practice and the wider community. Staff provide professional advice on medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure patients use their medicines safely and effectively. The pharmacy also typically offers services such as repeat prescription management, which helps patients maintain continuity of their regular medications without needing to visit the GP each time.
Being co-located with a medical practice, Arlington Road Pharmacy benefits from close working relationships with healthcare professionals, enabling better coordination of patient care. The pharmacy serves residents across Eastbourne and surrounding areas, playing an important role in local healthcare delivery by making prescription medicines accessible and providing expert pharmaceutical advice to help patients manage their health conditions effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Arlington Road Pharmacy in Eastbourne vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01323 736279 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 Arlington Road 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, Arlington Road 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 Arlington Road 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 Arlington Road Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Arlington Road 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.
Yes, Arlington Road Pharmacy 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 01323 736279 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Arlington Road 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Arlington Road 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, Arlington Road 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.
Arlington Road Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01323 736279 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.
Arlington Road Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01323 736279 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Eastbourne area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Arlington Road 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).
Arlington Road Pharmacy 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 01323 736279 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
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.