Pharmacies
Brockwood Pharmacy
NORTH HOLMWOOD SURGERY, 1 BENTSBROOK CLOSE, NORTH HOLMWOOD, Dorking RH5 4HY
Overview
Brockwood Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at North Holmwood Surgery in Dorking, Surrey. As part of an integrated healthcare facility, the pharmacy serves the local population of North Holmwood and surrounding areas in the RH5 postcode region. The pharmacy is positioned within a primary care setting, enabling close collaboration with GPs and healthcare professionals at the surgery.
The pharmacy provides essential services including prescription dispensing, medication management, and health advice to patients of all ages. Staff offer guidance on over-the-counter medicines, minor ailments, and general health concerns. Being located within a surgery complex, the pharmacy benefits from direct access to medical records and prescriptions, improving efficiency and patient care coordination.
Brockwood Pharmacy operates as a key part of the local healthcare network, supporting patients' wellbeing through accessible pharmaceutical services. The convenient location at North Holmwood Surgery makes it easy for patients attending medical appointments to collect prescriptions or seek pharmacy advice. The pharmacy contributes to reducing pressure on GP appointments by providing appropriate health guidance and medication support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Brockwood Pharmacy in Dorking vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0730 001 7557 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 Brockwood 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, Brockwood 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 Brockwood 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 Brockwood Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Brockwood 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 0730 001 7557 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Brockwood 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.
Brockwood Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 0730 001 7557 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Dorking 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 Brockwood 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, Brockwood 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 0730 001 7557 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, pharmacists at Brockwood 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.
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.
Brockwood Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 0730 001 7557 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Brockwood 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, Brockwood 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.