Pharmacies
Ryans Pharmacy
126-128 BRADFORD ROAD, Brighouse HD6 4AU
Overview
Ryans Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Bradford Road in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Like many independent and established pharmacies across the UK, it serves the local population by providing prescription dispensing services and over-the-counter medications. The pharmacy is positioned at a prominent location on Bradford Road, making it accessible to residents of Brighouse and surrounding areas.
The pharmacy offers standard pharmaceutical services including prescription fulfillment, health advice, and access to common medicines and health products. Staff members are trained to provide guidance on medication use and minor health concerns. Many community pharmacies like Ryans also offer additional services such as medicine reviews, smoking cessation support, and health screening programs that contribute to public health in their local area.
Ryans Pharmacy operates as part of the wider community healthcare network in Brighouse, supporting local residents with their everyday pharmaceutical needs. The Bradford Road location provides convenient access for patients managing chronic conditions or requiring routine prescriptions and healthcare products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Ryans Pharmacy in Brighouse vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01422 253510 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 Ryans 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, Ryans 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 Ryans 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 Ryans Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, pharmacists at Ryans 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.
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, Ryans 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.
Ryans 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 01422 253510. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, Ryans 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Ryans 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.
Ryans Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01422 253510 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Ryans 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, Ryans 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.
Ryans 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 01422 253510 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.