Pharmacies
Newdays Pharmacy
60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, Reading RG1 6DJ
Overview
Newdays Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Coley Park, Reading, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. As an independent or small chain pharmacy, it provides prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and healthcare advice to residents in the RG1 postcode area. The pharmacy is conveniently situated on Wensley Road, making it accessible to the surrounding community.
The pharmacy typically offers services including medicine dispensing, health consultations, and advice on minor ailments. Many community pharmacies like Newdays also provide additional services such as blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation support, and medication reviews. The qualified pharmacy team works with local GPs and healthcare providers to ensure patients receive proper medication management and support.
Newdays Pharmacy is an important part of the local healthcare infrastructure, providing accessible healthcare services without requiring a GP appointment for many common health concerns. The pharmacy caters to all ages and offers professional advice on prescription and non-prescription medicines, helping patients maintain their health and wellbeing in the Reading community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Newdays Pharmacy in Reading vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01189 590270 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 Newdays 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, Newdays 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 Newdays 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 Newdays Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Newdays 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 590270. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
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, Newdays 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 Newdays 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Newdays 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).
Newdays Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01189 590270 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Reading area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Newdays 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.
Yes, Newdays 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 590270 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Newdays 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.
Newdays 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 590270 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.