Pharmacies
Broughton Village Pharmacy
83 MAIN ROAD, BROUGHTON, Chester CH4 0NR
Overview
Broughton Village Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Broughton, a village in the Chester area of Cheshire. The pharmacy serves the local population and surrounding areas, providing essential healthcare services and medicines to residents. Like most community pharmacies in the UK, it operates as an independent or chain-affiliated business offering prescription dispensing and over-the-counter medication advice.
The pharmacy provides a range of standard services including prescription filling, medication consultation, and health advice from qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Customers can obtain prescribed medications, purchase common treatments for minor ailments, and seek professional guidance on medication use and potential interactions. The location on Main Road makes it conveniently accessible to local residents.
As a community pharmacy, Broughton Village Pharmacy plays an important role in local healthcare provision, often serving as a first point of contact for minor health concerns. The pharmacy staff are trained to advise on suitable treatments and refer customers to GPs when necessary. Opening hours and specific services may vary, so contacting the pharmacy directly is recommended for current information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Broughton Village Pharmacy in Chester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01244 520302 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 Broughton Village 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, Broughton Village 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 Broughton Village 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 Broughton Village Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, pharmacists at Broughton Village 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, Broughton Village 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 01244 520302 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Broughton Village 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.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Broughton Village 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Broughton Village 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.
Broughton Village 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 01244 520302 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Broughton Village Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01244 520302 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Chester area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Broughton Village 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, Broughton Village 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.
Broughton Village Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01244 520302 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.