Pharmacies
Brennans Pharmacy
SWADLINCOTE SURGERY, DARKLANDS ROAD, Swadlincote DE11 0PP
Overview
Brennans Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at Swadlincote Surgery in Darklands Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0PP. As part of the local healthcare infrastructure in South Derbyshire, the pharmacy serves residents of Swadlincote and surrounding areas by providing essential pharmaceutical services and medicines.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard services typical of UK community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medication sales, and professional health advice from qualified pharmacists. Being co-located with the surgery, it provides convenient access for patients collecting prescriptions from their GP practice, facilitating integrated primary care services.
Brennans Pharmacy contributes to local healthcare provision by offering consultations on minor ailments, medication reviews, and health promotion services. The pharmacy is well-positioned to serve the Swadlincote community and provides an important link between general practice and patients, helping to ensure safe and effective use of medicines while supporting the wider NHS primary care system in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Brennans Pharmacy in Swadlincote vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01283 217141 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 Brennans 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, Brennans 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 Brennans 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 Brennans Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Brennans 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 01283 217141 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Brennans 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, Brennans Pharmacy 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.
Brennans 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 01283 217141. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Brennans Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01283 217141 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Swadlincote area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Brennans 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.
Brennans 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 01283 217141 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, pharmacists at Brennans 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Brennans 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).