Pharmacies

Mediwise Pharmacy

32 BRIGHTON ROAD, SALFORDS, Redhill RH1 5BX

Overview

Mediwise Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Salfords, a village in the Redhill area of Surrey. Like other independent and chain pharmacies across the UK, Mediwise provides essential pharmaceutical services to local residents and the wider community. The pharmacy is situated on Brighton Road, making it accessible to patients in the surrounding area who need prescription medications and over-the-counter healthcare products.

As a pharmacy, Mediwise offers a range of standard services including dispensing NHS and private prescriptions, providing advice on medications and their use, and supplying health and wellness products. The pharmacy team typically comprises qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and trained to offer guidance on minor ailments and general health concerns. Many community pharmacies like Mediwise also provide services such as flu vaccinations, smoking cessation support, and medicines use reviews for eligible patients.

The pharmacy serves an important role in the local healthcare system, offering convenient access to pharmaceutical expertise and products without requiring a hospital visit. It is part of the broader network of community pharmacies that support the NHS in delivering accessible healthcare to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening hours at Mediwise Pharmacy in Redhill vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01737 887771 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 Mediwise 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, Mediwise 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 Mediwise 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 Mediwise Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Mediwise 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 01737 887771 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Mediwise Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01737 887771 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Mediwise 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, Mediwise 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, Mediwise 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 01737 887771 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 Mediwise 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Mediwise 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, Mediwise 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Mediwise Pharmacy 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.
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.
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Contact Details
Phone
01737 887771
Address
32 BRIGHTON ROAD, SALFORDS
Redhill
RH1 5BX
Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
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