Pharmacies
Demnox Pharmacy
140 ALLENDALE ROAD, FARRINGDON, Sunderland SR3 3DZ
Overview
Demnox Pharmacy is a community pharmacy situated in Farringdon, Sunderland, serving the local population with essential healthcare services. Located at 140 Allendale Road, the pharmacy is positioned to provide convenient access to pharmaceutical care for residents in this area of the city.
As a registered pharmacy, Demnox provides a range of services typical of UK community pharmacies, including the dispensing of prescription medications, over-the-counter remedies, and health advice. The pharmacy serves as an important local healthcare resource, helping patients manage their medications and providing guidance on common health concerns.
The pharmacy operates as part of the wider NHS and private healthcare landscape in Sunderland, supporting patients with chronic disease management, prescription refills, and general pharmaceutical advice. Staff at Demnox are trained healthcare professionals committed to ensuring patients receive appropriate medication management and support for their health needs. As a community pharmacy, it plays a valuable role in making healthcare more accessible within the local area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Demnox Pharmacy in Sunderland vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01915 282394 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 Demnox 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, Demnox 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 Demnox 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 Demnox Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Demnox 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).
If Demnox 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.
Demnox Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01915 282394 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 Demnox 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.
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, Demnox 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.
Demnox 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 01915 282394 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Demnox 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, pharmacists at Demnox 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.
Demnox Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01915 282394 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Sunderland area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.