Pharmacies
Deejay Chemist
154-156 NORWOOD ROAD, London SE27 9AZ
Overview
Deejay Chemist is a community pharmacy located in West Norwood, South London. Like most high street chemists, it provides essential pharmaceutical services to local residents in the SE27 area. The pharmacy dispenses prescribed medications, manages repeat prescriptions, and offers advice on over-the-counter medicines and general health concerns.
Beyond basic dispensing services, Deejay Chemist typically offers common health services found in neighbourhood pharmacies, which may include prescription collection and delivery arrangements, health advice consultations, and various wellness products. The pharmacy serves as an important healthcare hub for the Norwood community, providing accessible medical support without requiring a GP appointment for certain minor health issues.
The location on Norwood Road positions it conveniently for local residents and visitors to the area. Deejay Chemist operates as part of the broader network of independent and community pharmacies across London that play a vital role in the NHS healthcare system and public health provision. Patients can visit for prescription-related needs, health advice, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Deejay Chemist in London vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 020 8674 2455 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 Deejay Chemist 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, Deejay Chemist 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 Deejay Chemist. 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 Deejay Chemist about setting up a nominated representative.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Deejay Chemist 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.
Deejay Chemist may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 020 8674 2455 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the London area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Deejay Chemist 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 020 8674 2455 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Deejay Chemist 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 020 8674 2455. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, Deejay Chemist 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.
Yes, Deejay Chemist 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Deejay Chemist 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, Deejay Chemist 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.
Deejay Chemist aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 020 8674 2455 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.
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.