Pharmacies
Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle
5 WARWICK PARADE, KENTON LANE, Harrow HA3 8SA
Overview
Procare Pharmacy at Belmont Circle is a community pharmacy located in Kenton Lane, Harrow. As a local pharmacy, it serves the healthcare needs of residents across the Harrow area and surrounding communities. The pharmacy is situated on Warwick Parade, making it accessible to both walk-in customers and those using local transport links.
Like most community pharmacies, Procare Pharmacy provides a range of essential services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. The pharmacy helps patients manage their medicines and offers consultations on common health conditions. As part of the wider NHS primary care network, it plays an important role in supporting local healthcare delivery and reducing pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals.
The pharmacy serves both regular patients requiring ongoing medications and individuals seeking advice on minor ailments. Staff at Procare Pharmacy are trained to discuss medication use, potential side effects, and interactions, helping patients get the most from their prescriptions. The pharmacy operates standard opening hours typical for community pharmacies in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle in Harrow vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 020 8907 2720 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 Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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, Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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 Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle. 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 Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle about setting up a nominated representative.
Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 020 8907 2720 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, Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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.
Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 020 8907 2720 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Harrow area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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).
If Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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.
Yes, Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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.
Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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 020 8907 2720. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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, Procare Pharmacy - Belmont Circle 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 8907 2720 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
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.