Pharmacies
Rowlands Pharmacy
30 OSBORNE ROAD, Southsea PO5 3LT
Overview
Rowlands Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Southsea, Portsmouth, serving the local population with professional pharmaceutical services. As part of the Rowlands Pharmacy chain, which has a long-established presence across the UK, this branch provides essential healthcare support to residents in the Osborne Road area.
The pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of services typical of modern community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. Customers can obtain prescribed medications, purchase general health products, and receive professional guidance on minor ailments and wellness matters. The pharmacy also participates in various NHS services and schemes, helping to make healthcare more accessible to the local community.
Located on Osborne Road in the popular Southsea district, the pharmacy is conveniently positioned to serve the surrounding residential area. The team of experienced pharmacy staff is available during standard opening hours to assist customers with their pharmaceutical needs, making it a valuable local healthcare resource for both regular prescription customers and those seeking advice on general health matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Rowlands Pharmacy in Southsea vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0239 282 3118 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 Rowlands 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, Rowlands 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 Rowlands 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 Rowlands Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Rowlands 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 0239 282 3118 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Rowlands 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, Rowlands 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, pharmacists at Rowlands 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.
Rowlands Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 0239 282 3118 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Southsea area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
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.
Yes, Rowlands 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 0239 282 3118 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Rowlands 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.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Rowlands 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).
Rowlands Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 0239 282 3118 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.