Pharmacies
Exley Pharmacy
EXLEY CENTRE, EXLEY, BELGRAVE, Tamworth B77 2LA
Overview
Exley Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at Exley Centre in Belgrave, Tamworth. As a local pharmacy, it serves the residents of the Tamworth area and surrounding communities with essential healthcare services. The pharmacy is positioned within the Exley Centre, which serves as a focal point for local services and facilities in the Belgrave district.
The pharmacy provides a comprehensive range of services typical of UK community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medication sales, and health advice. Pharmacists and pharmacy staff offer professional guidance on medication use, potential side effects, and general health concerns. The pharmacy likely participates in NHS services and may offer additional services such as prescription collection and delivery options.
Exley Pharmacy is conveniently located for local residents seeking accessible healthcare support. As a community pharmacy, it plays an important role in the local healthcare system, complementing GP services and helping to manage minor health issues without requiring hospital visits. The pharmacy is typically open during standard retail hours to serve the convenience of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Exley Pharmacy in Tamworth vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01827 261442 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 Exley 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, Exley 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 Exley 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 Exley Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Exley 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).
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Exley 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.
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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Exley 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.
Exley 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 01827 261442. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, Exley 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 01827 261442 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Exley 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.
Exley 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 01827 261442 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Exley Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01827 261442 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Tamworth area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Exley Pharmacy 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.