Pharmacies
Modbury Pharmacy
5 BROAD STREET, MODBURY, Ivybridge PL21 0PS
Overview
Modbury Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the heart of Modbury, a village in the Ivybridge area of Devon. Situated on Broad Street, the pharmacy serves the local population and surrounding areas with essential healthcare services. As an independent or small chain pharmacy, it plays a vital role in providing accessible healthcare to residents who may not have immediate access to larger medical facilities.
The pharmacy typically offers a range of services including the dispensing of prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. Staff members are trained to assist customers with minor ailments, provide information about medications, and offer guidance on general wellness. Many community pharmacies like this one also provide services such as prescription repeat ordering and medication reviews.
Modbury Pharmacy serves both regular patients and those visiting the village, contributing to the local healthcare infrastructure. Its central Broad Street location makes it conveniently accessible to residents. The pharmacy operates standard business hours and provides a friendly, professional service that forms an important part of the village's healthcare provision and community wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Modbury Pharmacy in Ivybridge vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01548 830212 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 Modbury 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, Modbury 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 Modbury 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 Modbury Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Modbury 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Modbury 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, Modbury 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.
Modbury Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01548 830212 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.
If Modbury 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.
Modbury Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01548 830212 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Ivybridge area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Modbury 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 01548 830212 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
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, pharmacists at Modbury 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.
Modbury 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 01548 830212. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.