Pharmacies

Elliotts Pharmacy

60 SEYMOUR GROVE, OLD TRAFFORD, Manchester M16 0LN

Overview

Elliotts Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Old Trafford, Manchester. Like many independent and established pharmacies across the UK, it serves the local population by providing essential healthcare services and medications. The pharmacy operates as a trusted neighbourhood healthcare provider, supporting residents with prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, and general health advice from qualified pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

The pharmacy is positioned to serve the diverse communities of Old Trafford, a vibrant area of Manchester with a significant residential population. In addition to dispensing prescriptions, Elliotts Pharmacy typically offers services such as medication reviews, health consultations, and advice on minor ailments. Many community pharmacies like this one also provide health promotion activities and work closely with GPs and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive coordinated care.

Being a local pharmacy, Elliotts is conveniently accessible to Old Trafford residents and provides an important first point of contact for healthcare advice. The pharmacy's location on Seymour Grove makes it a valuable resource for the community's healthcare needs and contributes to the local NHS services network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening hours at Elliotts Pharmacy in Manchester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01618 773000 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 Elliotts 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, Elliotts 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 Elliotts 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 Elliotts Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Elliotts Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01618 773000 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Elliotts 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, Elliotts 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.
If Elliotts 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.
Elliotts 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 01618 773000 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Elliotts 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.
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.
Elliotts 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 01618 773000. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Elliotts 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).
Elliotts Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01618 773000 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Manchester area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
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Contact Details
Phone
Address
60 SEYMOUR GROVE, OLD TRAFFORD
Manchester
M16 0LN
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