Pharmacies
Ormskirk Pharmacy
4 DERBY STREET, Ormskirk L39 2BY
Overview
Ormskirk Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Derby Street in Ormskirk, Lancashire. As a retail pharmacy, it provides essential healthcare services to residents of Ormskirk and the surrounding areas. The pharmacy is well-positioned in the town centre, making it easily accessible to local patients and visitors.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard services typical of UK community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health and wellness products. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who provide professional advice on medicines and minor health concerns. Many pharmacies in Ormskirk also offer additional services such as smoking cessation support, blood pressure monitoring, and advice on managing long-term health conditions.
Operating as an independent or chain pharmacy, Ormskirk Pharmacy serves the general public and NHS patients. It plays an important role in the local healthcare system by providing convenient access to medications and professional pharmaceutical advice without requiring a GP appointment for minor health issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Ormskirk Pharmacy in Ormskirk vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01695 580655 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 Ormskirk 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, Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Ormskirk Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01695 580655 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk 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, Ormskirk 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, Ormskirk 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 01695 580655 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Ormskirk 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.
Ormskirk 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 01695 580655. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Ormskirk Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01695 580655 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, pharmacists at Ormskirk 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.
Yes, Ormskirk 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, Ormskirk 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.