Pharmacies
Harden Pharmacy
1 CHESTNUT ROAD, HARDEN, Walsall WS3 1BB
Overview
Harden Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Harden, Walsall, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. As an independent or small chain pharmacy, it provides medications prescribed by GPs and dentists, dispensing a wide range of prescription drugs to residents across Walsall and surrounding areas.
The pharmacy offers standard community pharmacy services including prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medicines, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. Many community pharmacies in this region also provide services such as medication reviews, smoking cessation support, and minor ailment consultations. Staff are trained to advise on common health concerns and can recommend appropriate treatments or suggest when professional medical attention is needed.
Located on Chestnut Road in the Harden area, the pharmacy is accessible to local residents and those visiting the neighbourhood. The business operates to support public health within the community, ensuring residents have convenient access to pharmacy expertise and medications. Opening hours and specific services may vary, so contacting the pharmacy directly is advisable for current information about their offerings and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Harden Pharmacy in Walsall vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01922 476307 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 Harden 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, Harden 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 Harden 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 Harden Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Harden Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01922 476307 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, Harden 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.
Harden 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 01922 476307 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
If Harden 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Harden 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Harden 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, Harden 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.
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 Harden 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.
Yes, Harden 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 01922 476307 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.