Pharmacies
Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes)
102 LANSBURY DRIVE, Hayes UB4 8SE
Overview
Lansbury Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Lansbury Drive in Hayes, a suburban area in West London. As a local pharmacy, it serves the healthcare needs of residents and visitors in the Hayes and surrounding Hillingdon communities. The pharmacy is situated in a convenient high street location, making it accessible to the local population.
The pharmacy provides essential services including the dispensing of prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and healthcare advice. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who can offer guidance on minor ailments, medication interactions, and general wellness. Many community pharmacies like Lansbury also provide services such as repeat prescription management, health screening, and advice on chronic condition management.
Operating as part of the wider NHS and community healthcare network, Lansbury Pharmacy plays an important role in local healthcare provision. The pharmacy serves families, elderly patients, and individuals with chronic health conditions. Regular opening hours make it convenient for local residents to access pharmacy services alongside their GP care and other health services in the Hayes area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) in Hayes vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 020 8573 0837 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 Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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, Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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 Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes). 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 Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) about setting up a nominated representative.
Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 020 8573 0837 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, Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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, Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) offers Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) and the New Medicine Service (NMS) to help you get the most from your medicines. These free NHS consultations help you understand what your medicines are for, how to take them correctly, identify side effects, and resolve any problems. Ask the pharmacist if you take multiple medications or have recently started a new medicine.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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, pharmacists at Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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, Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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 020 8573 0837 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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.
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.
Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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 020 8573 0837. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Lansbury Pharmacy (Hayes) 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 020 8573 0837 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.