Pharmacies
Borno Chemists
3 PORTOBELLO BUILDINGS, HIGH STREET, Walton On The Naze CO14 8BB
Overview
Borno Chemists is a community pharmacy located in Walton-on-the-Naze, a popular coastal town in Essex. Situated on the High Street at Portobello Buildings, the pharmacy serves local residents and visitors with essential healthcare services and over-the-counter medicines.
As a traditional high street chemist, Borno Chemists provides prescription dispensing, pharmaceutical advice, and a range of health and beauty products. The pharmacy staff are trained to offer guidance on common ailments and recommend appropriate remedies. They typically stock vitamins, minerals, skincare products, and general wellness items alongside their primary medication services.
The pharmacy plays an important role in the local community, offering accessible healthcare support for residents of Walton-on-the-Naze and surrounding areas. With convenient High Street positioning, Borno Chemists provides a reliable neighbourhood service for prescription collection, health consultations, and advice on minor health concerns, complementing primary care services in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Borno Chemists in Walton On The Naze vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01255 675900 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 Borno Chemists 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, Borno Chemists 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 Borno Chemists. 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 Borno Chemists about setting up a nominated representative.
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.
Borno Chemists 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 01255 675900 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Borno Chemists aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01255 675900 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, Borno Chemists 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 01255 675900 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Borno Chemists 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, Borno Chemists 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Borno Chemists 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).
Borno Chemists may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01255 675900 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Walton On The Naze area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Borno Chemists 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 01255 675900. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Borno Chemists 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.