Pharmacies

Echo Pharmacy

WINDSOR ROAD, Gravesend DA12 5BW

Overview

Echo Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Windsor Road in Gravesend, Kent. As a neighbourhood pharmacy, it serves the local population by providing essential pharmaceutical services including prescription dispensing, medication advice, and healthcare consultations. The pharmacy operates within the NHS framework, helping residents access their prescribed medications conveniently and locally.

The pharmacy typically offers services such as repeat prescription management, over-the-counter medicines for common ailments, health advice from qualified pharmacists, and minor illness treatment services. Staff members are trained to assist customers with medication queries and provide professional healthcare guidance. Echo Pharmacy is positioned as an accessible healthcare resource for the Gravesend community, working alongside GPs and other healthcare providers to support patient wellbeing.

Located in a residential area of Gravesend, the pharmacy serves both regular patients and those seeking occasional pharmaceutical support. Like most community pharmacies in the UK, it plays an important role in primary care, often providing services such as health checks and lifestyle advice. The pharmacy is committed to maintaining professional standards and providing quality healthcare services to its local patient base.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening hours at Echo Pharmacy in Gravesend vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01474 533754 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 Echo 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, Echo 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 Echo 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 Echo Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
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.
If Echo 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.
Echo Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01474 533754 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.
Echo Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01474 533754 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Gravesend area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Echo 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.
Echo 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 01474 533754. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Echo 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.
Echo 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 01474 533754 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Echo 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, Echo 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.
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Contact Details
Phone
01474 533754
Address
WINDSOR ROAD
Gravesend
DA12 5BW
Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
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