Pharmacies
Pendeford Pharmacy
PENDEFORD HEALTH CENTRE, WHITBURN CLOSE, Wolverhampton WV9 5NJ
Overview
Pendeford Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at Pendeford Health Centre in Wolverhampton, serving the local residential area. As part of an integrated health centre, it plays an important role in providing accessible pharmaceutical services to patients in the Pendeford area of the city.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medication supply, and health advice. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who can provide guidance on medications, drug interactions, and general health concerns. The pharmacy works closely with local GPs and healthcare professionals based at the health centre to ensure coordinated patient care.
Being located within a health centre allows Pendeford Pharmacy to provide convenient, joined-up services for patients who may already be visiting their GP or other health services at the same location. The pharmacy is accessible to patients across Wolverhampton and serves an important function in the local healthcare network, supporting medication management and public health in the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Pendeford Pharmacy in Wolverhampton vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01902 781844 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 Pendeford 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, Pendeford 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 Pendeford 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 Pendeford Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Pendeford 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 01902 781844. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Pendeford Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01902 781844 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Wolverhampton area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Pendeford Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01902 781844 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Pendeford 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.
If Pendeford 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.
Pendeford 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 01902 781844 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, pharmacists at Pendeford 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, Pendeford 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.
Yes, Pendeford 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.
Yes, Pendeford 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.