Pharmacies
Clive Parade Pharmacy
16 CLIVE PARADE, CRICKLADE ROAD, Swindon SN2 1AJ
Overview
Clive Parade Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Swindon's Clive Parade area, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. As a neighbourhood pharmacy, it provides prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice to residents in the SN2 postcode area and surrounding communities.
The pharmacy typically offers standard services found in UK community pharmacies, including NHS prescription services, medication reviews, and support for managing chronic conditions. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who help customers with medicine-related queries and provide advice on minor ailments.
Located on Cricklade Road, the pharmacy is positioned to serve a convenient footfall for local residents and patients from nearby GP surgeries. Like many community pharmacies, Clive Parade Pharmacy plays an important role in primary healthcare delivery, offering accessible advice and medication management support without requiring an appointment, making it a valuable resource for the Swindon community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Clive Parade Pharmacy in Swindon vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01793 722097 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 Clive Parade 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, Clive Parade 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 Clive Parade 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 Clive Parade Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Clive Parade 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 01793 722097. 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.
Clive Parade 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 01793 722097 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Clive Parade Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01793 722097 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.
If Clive Parade 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, pharmacists at Clive Parade 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Clive Parade 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, Clive Parade 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 01793 722097 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Clive Parade Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01793 722097 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Swindon area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Clive Parade 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.