Pharmacies
Raven Pharmacy
CORBRIDGE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH TERRACE, Stoke-On-Trent ST6 2JN
Overview
Raven Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at Corbridge Community Health Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. As a pharmacy serving the local area, it provides essential healthcare services to residents in the ST6 postcode and surrounding neighbourhoods. The pharmacy is conveniently situated within a community health centre, which helps coordinate care alongside other healthcare providers in the area.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard services typical of UK community pharmacies, including dispensing prescription medications, providing over-the-counter medicines, and offering health advice to patients. Staff members are qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who can assist with medication queries, answer questions about drug interactions, and provide guidance on minor ailments and wellness concerns.
Being part of a community health centre setting means Raven Pharmacy works closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to support patient care. The pharmacy serves the local community and is accessible to NHS and private patients alike, playing an important role in providing accessible healthcare services in Stoke-on-Trent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Raven Pharmacy in Stoke-On-Trent vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01782 280037 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 Raven 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, Raven 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 Raven 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 Raven Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Raven 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.
Raven Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01782 280037 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.
Raven Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01782 280037 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Stoke-On-Trent 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 Raven 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Raven 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Raven 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, Raven 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 01782 280037 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 Raven 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.
Raven 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 01782 280037 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
If Raven 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.