Pharmacies
Knights Mill Road Pharmacy
23A MILL ROAD, ELY, Cardiff CF5 4AE
Overview
Knights Mill Road Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy located in Ely, Cardiff. Like other community pharmacies in Wales, it serves the local residential population by providing essential pharmaceutical services and healthcare support. The pharmacy is situated on Mill Road in the CF5 postcode area, making it accessible to residents in this part of the city.
The pharmacy typically offers services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and general pharmaceutical guidance. Staff members are qualified to help patients with minor ailments and can direct those needing specialist care to appropriate healthcare services. Many community pharmacies in Wales also provide services such as health checks and medication reviews to support patient wellbeing.
As a local healthcare provider, Knights Mill Road Pharmacy plays an important role in the community by offering convenient access to pharmacy services without requiring a GP appointment for minor health concerns. The pharmacy operates within the NHS framework alongside private services, serving families, elderly residents, and individuals across Ely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Knights Mill Road Pharmacy in Cardiff vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0292 056 6889 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 Knights Mill Road 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, Knights Mill Road 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 Knights Mill Road 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 Knights Mill Road Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Knights Mill Road 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 0292 056 6889 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Knights Mill Road 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 0292 056 6889. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
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 Knights Mill Road 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.
Knights Mill Road Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 0292 056 6889 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Cardiff area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Knights Mill Road 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, Knights Mill Road 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.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Knights Mill Road 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).
Yes, pharmacists at Knights Mill Road 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.
Knights Mill Road Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 0292 056 6889 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.