Pharmacies
Meopham Pharmacy
WROTHAM ROAD, MEOPHAM, Gravesend DA13 0HP
Overview
Meopham Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Wrotham Road in Meopham, a village in the Gravesend area of Kent. As a typical high street pharmacy, it serves the local population by providing essential medicines and healthcare services to residents throughout the Meopham community and surrounding areas.
The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications for patients registered with local GP practices and offers over-the-counter medicines for common ailments. Beyond basic dispensing, the pharmacy typically provides professional healthcare advice, including medication reviews, health monitoring services, and guidance on minor illnesses. Many community pharmacies like this one also offer services such as prescription collection and delivery to elderly or housebound patients.
Meopham Pharmacy functions as an accessible healthcare resource for the village, complementing primary care services provided by local doctors. Staff are trained to answer health-related questions and often work closely with NHS services. The pharmacy is conveniently situated on the main road through Meopham, making it easily accessible to local residents seeking over-the-counter remedies, prescriptions, and professional healthcare advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Meopham Pharmacy in Gravesend vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01474 812144 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 Meopham 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, Meopham 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 Meopham 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 Meopham Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
If Meopham 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.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Meopham 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, Meopham 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.
Meopham 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 01474 812144 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Meopham 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, Meopham 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, Meopham 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, Meopham 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 01474 812144 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Meopham Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01474 812144 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.
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.