Pharmacies
Kemsley Pharmacy
JOHN GOODHEW MEDICAL CENTRE, GROVEHURST ROAD, KEMSLEY, Sittingbourne ME10 2ST
Overview
Kemsley Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located within the John Goodhew Medical Centre on Grovehurst Road in Kemsley, Sittingbourne. As an integral part of this medical facility, the pharmacy serves the local population of this Kent area, providing essential pharmaceutical services and support to the community.
The pharmacy typically offers a range of services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who work to ensure patients receive appropriate medications and guidance on their use. The location within a medical centre means the pharmacy works closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals, facilitating good communication about patient care.
Kemsley Pharmacy is accessible to residents throughout Sittingbourne and surrounding areas who require prescription medicines, minor ailment advice, and general pharmacy services. As a community pharmacy, it plays an important role in the local NHS provision, offering convenience and expert pharmaceutical care to help manage both acute and chronic health conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Kemsley Pharmacy in Sittingbourne vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01795 431270 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 Kemsley 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, Kemsley 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 Kemsley 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 Kemsley Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Kemsley Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01795 431270 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.
If Kemsley 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, Kemsley 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 01795 431270 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Kemsley 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.
Kemsley 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 01795 431270 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Kemsley 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).
Kemsley 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 01795 431270. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, Kemsley 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.
Kemsley Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01795 431270 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Sittingbourne area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Kemsley 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.