Pharmacies
Osbon Pharmacy
179-181 LEWISHAM WAY, London SE4 1UY
Overview
Osbon Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Lewisham, South East London. Serving the local residential and business community in this busy area of the capital, the pharmacy provides essential healthcare services and medicines to residents of SE4 and surrounding postcodes.
As a typical community pharmacy, Osbon Pharmacy dispenses prescription medications, offers over-the-counter remedies, and provides professional pharmaceutical advice to patients. The pharmacy serves as an accessible first point of contact for health concerns and medication queries, helping residents manage both acute and chronic health conditions. Staff are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians trained to offer guidance on medicines and minor ailments.
Located on Lewisham Way, a major transport corridor in South East London, the pharmacy is conveniently positioned for local residents and those passing through the area. Community pharmacies like Osbon play a vital role in the NHS, reducing pressure on GP services and hospital facilities whilst providing convenient, expert healthcare advice and support to the public.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Osbon Pharmacy in London vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 020 8692 2823 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 Osbon 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, Osbon 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 Osbon 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 Osbon Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Osbon 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, Osbon 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Osbon 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).
Yes, Osbon 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, Osbon 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Osbon 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, Osbon 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 020 8692 2823 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, pharmacists at Osbon 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.
Osbon 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 020 8692 2823 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Osbon Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 020 8692 2823 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.