Pharmacies
Ashtree Pharmacy
1534 PERSHORE ROAD, STIRCHLEY, Birmingham B30 2NW
Overview
Ashtree Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Stirchley, Birmingham, serving the local residential area of B30. As a neighborhood pharmacy, it provides essential healthcare services to patients in this part of the city. The pharmacy is situated on Pershore Road, a main thoroughfare in the area, making it accessible to residents and visitors alike.
The pharmacy typically offers a range of services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and pharmaceutical consultations. Staff members are qualified to advise on minor ailments and can recommend appropriate treatments. Many community pharmacies in Birmingham also provide services such as repeat prescription collections and delivery options for elderly or housebound patients.
Ashtree Pharmacy serves an important role in local healthcare, particularly for patients seeking convenient access to medicines and professional pharmacy advice without needing to visit their GP. The pharmacy is part of Birmingham's wider community healthcare network and helps to ensure residents have timely access to pharmaceutical care and wellness support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Ashtree Pharmacy in Birmingham vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01214 596023 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 Ashtree 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, Ashtree 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 Ashtree 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 Ashtree Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Ashtree Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01214 596023 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.
Ashtree Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01214 596023 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Birmingham area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Ashtree 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Ashtree 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.
If Ashtree 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Ashtree 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, Ashtree 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 01214 596023 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Ashtree 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.
Yes, Ashtree 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.
Ashtree 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 01214 596023. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.