Pharmacies
Morland Pharmacy
40 NEW ROAD, Tadley RG26 3AN
Overview
Morland Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on New Road in Tadley, a town in Hampshire in the south of England. As a pharmacy, it provides essential healthcare services to local residents and visitors to the area. The business operates as part of the wider UK pharmacy network, which plays a crucial role in delivering accessible healthcare to communities.
The pharmacy offers a range of services typical of community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and consultations with qualified pharmacists. Staff members are trained to help customers with medication queries, minor ailments, and general wellness concerns. Many community pharmacies also offer services such as repeat prescriptions, flu vaccinations, and health screening.
Morland Pharmacy serves the Tadley community and surrounding areas, providing a convenient local healthcare resource. With its town centre location on New Road, it is easily accessible to residents and offers an important point of contact for pharmaceutical advice and treatment before or alongside visits to GP surgeries or hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Morland Pharmacy in Tadley vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01189 820157 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 Morland 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, Morland 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 Morland 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 Morland Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Morland 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.
Morland 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 01189 820157 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, Morland 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 01189 820157 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Morland 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, Morland 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, pharmacists at Morland 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.
Morland Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01189 820157 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Morland 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.
Morland 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 01189 820157. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
If Morland 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.