Pharmacies
Chapel Lane Pharmacy
CHAPEL LANE, Farnborough GU14 9BL
Overview
Chapel Lane Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Farnborough, Hampshire, serving the local population with a range of essential pharmaceutical services. Like most UK community pharmacies, it provides prescription dispensing services, offering patients access to prescribed medications from their GP or hospital doctor. The pharmacy is positioned as a convenient healthcare resource for the Farnborough area, situated on Chapel Lane in the town centre.
The pharmacy typically offers additional services beyond basic dispensing, including health advice, minor ailment consultations, and over-the-counter medicines. Staff members are trained to provide guidance on medication use, potential side effects, and general health concerns. The pharmacy serves as an accessible healthcare touchpoint for residents, particularly for those without immediate GP appointments.
Operating as part of the wider UK community pharmacy network, Chapel Lane Pharmacy operates under standard NHS regulations and professional standards. It provides an important service to local residents by offering convenient access to pharmaceutical expertise and medication without requiring a hospital visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Chapel Lane Pharmacy in Farnborough vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0127633819 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 Chapel Lane 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, Chapel Lane 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 Chapel Lane 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 Chapel Lane Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Chapel Lane 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 0127633819. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
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.
Yes, Chapel Lane 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.
Chapel Lane 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 0127633819 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, pharmacists at Chapel Lane 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 Chapel Lane 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).
Chapel Lane Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 0127633819 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, Chapel Lane 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Chapel Lane 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, Chapel Lane 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 0127633819 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.