Pharmacies
Marksbury Road Pharmacy
MARKSBURY ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, MARKSBURY ROAD, Bristol BS3 5JL
Overview
Marksbury Road Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located within the Marksbury Road Health Centre in Bristol's BS3 postcode area. As part of an integrated health centre, the pharmacy serves the local population of South Bristol, providing essential pharmaceutical services alongside other primary healthcare facilities.
The pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of services typical of modern community pharmacies, including dispensing prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and health advice. Staff members are trained to provide guidance on medication use, potential side effects, and drug interactions. The pharmacy is well-positioned to work collaboratively with GPs and other health professionals within the health centre, ensuring coordinated patient care.
The location on Marksbury Road makes the pharmacy conveniently accessible to local residents. Like most NHS community pharmacies, it plays a vital role in healthcare delivery by making prescription services available in the community, reducing pressure on hospitals and improving patient access to medicines. The pharmacy typically offers extended opening hours and is an important healthcare resource for the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Marksbury Road Pharmacy in Bristol vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01179 661230 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 Marksbury 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, Marksbury 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 Marksbury 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 Marksbury Road Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Marksbury 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 01179 661230 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 Marksbury 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.
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.
Marksbury Road 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 01179 661230 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 Marksbury 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).
Marksbury Road Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01179 661230 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, Marksbury Road Pharmacy 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Marksbury 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.
Yes, Marksbury 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.
Marksbury 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 01179 661230. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.