Pharmacies
Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road
ORSBORN HOUSE, 55 TERRACE ROAD, Birmingham B19 1BP
Overview
Nishkam Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. The pharmacy is positioned at Orsborn House on Terrace Road, a well-established location within the community. As part of the Nishkam network, the pharmacy operates with a commitment to providing accessible healthcare services to residents in the B19 postcode area.
The pharmacy provides a full range of services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. The team delivers patient-centred care tailored to meet the diverse needs of the local community, with particular attention to culturally sensitive healthcare provision. The pharmacy is conveniently situated for walk-in visits and prescription collection.
Nishkam Pharmacy operates during standard community pharmacy hours, providing a vital healthcare resource for Handsworth residents. The pharmacy works alongside local GP practices and the NHS to ensure continuity of care and support residents in managing their health effectively. It serves as an accessible first point of contact for healthcare advice and medicine-related queries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road in Birmingham vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01215 233830 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 Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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, Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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 Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road. 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 Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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, Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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, Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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.
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.
Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01215 233830 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Birmingham area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
If Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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, pharmacists at Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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, Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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 01215 233830 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road 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 01215 233830. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.