Pharmacies
Kildonan Pharmacy
KILDONAN HOUSE, RAMSBOTTOM ROAD, HORWICH, Bolton BL6 5NW
Overview
Kildonan Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Horwich, Bolton, serving the local population with essential healthcare services. Based at Kildonan House on Ramsbottom Road, the pharmacy is well-positioned to serve residents across Horwich and surrounding areas. Like most community pharmacies in the UK, Kildonan Pharmacy provides prescription dispensing services, over-the-counter medications, and health advice to patients.
The pharmacy offers a range of professional services typical of modern community pharmacies, including medicine reviews, smoking cessation support, and advice on minor ailments. Staff at Kildonan Pharmacy are trained healthcare professionals who can provide guidance on medication use and general wellness. The pharmacy serves as an accessible first point of contact for health-related queries, helping reduce unnecessary visits to GPs and hospitals.
Kildonan Pharmacy is part of the wider NHS primary care network and works closely with local GP practices and healthcare providers. The pharmacy is open to all residents requiring pharmaceutical services and plays an important role in maintaining community health standards across the Horwich area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Kildonan Pharmacy in Bolton vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01204 460011 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 Kildonan 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, Kildonan 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 Kildonan 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 Kildonan 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Kildonan 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.
Yes, Kildonan 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 01204 460011 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Kildonan 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.
Kildonan 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 01204 460011. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Kildonan Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01204 460011 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.
Kildonan 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 01204 460011 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Kildonan 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.
Yes, Kildonan 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.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Kildonan 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.