Pharmacies
Arrowedge Pharmacy
12 NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, CULLIFORD CRESCENT, CANFORD HEATH, Poole BH17 9DW
Overview
Arrowedge Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the Neighbourhood Centre on Culliford Crescent in Canford Heath, Poole. As a local pharmacy, it serves the residents of this residential area and surrounding neighborhoods, providing essential healthcare services and medications to the community.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard services typical of independent and chain pharmacies across the UK. This includes dispensing prescription medications, providing professional advice on medicines and health conditions, and offering over-the-counter products for common ailments. Many pharmacies in this location also provide services such as repeat prescription management, minor ailment consultations, and health screening.
Being situated in a neighbourhood centre, Arrowedge Pharmacy serves as an accessible healthcare resource for local residents, complementing GP services in the area. The pharmacy is conveniently located for walk-in customers and those collecting prescriptions. For specific details about opening hours, particular services offered, or to discuss individual healthcare needs, customers are encouraged to contact the pharmacy directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Arrowedge Pharmacy in Poole vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01202 691357 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 Arrowedge 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, Arrowedge 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 Arrowedge 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 Arrowedge Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Arrowedge Pharmacy 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 01202 691357. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Arrowedge 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).
Yes, Arrowedge Pharmacy 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Arrowedge Pharmacy 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, Arrowedge Pharmacy 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.
Arrowedge Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01202 691357 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Poole area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Arrowedge 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Arrowedge 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.
Arrowedge 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 01202 691357 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Arrowedge 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 01202 691357 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.