Pharmacies
Springfield Pharmacy
SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE, 384 LIVERPOOL ROAD, ECCLES, Manchester M30 8QD
Overview
Springfield Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located within Springfield Medical Centre on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Manchester. As part of an integrated medical centre, the pharmacy serves the local population by providing essential pharmaceutical services and healthcare support to residents across the Eccles area.
The pharmacy offers a range of services typical of modern community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, medication reviews, health advice, and minor ailment consultations. Staff pharmacists and technicians work to ensure patients receive appropriate medications and guidance on their proper use. The pharmacy likely supports patients managing chronic conditions and provides services such as blood pressure monitoring and health screening where available.
Being located within a medical centre means Springfield Pharmacy works closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals, enabling coordinated patient care. The pharmacy is accessible to both NHS patients and private customers, serving the local community's everyday pharmaceutical needs. It operates during standard medical centre hours and provides a convenient healthcare resource for residents in the M30 postcode area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Springfield Pharmacy in Manchester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01617 078007 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 Springfield 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, Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Springfield 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 01617 078007 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.
Yes, pharmacists at Springfield 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.
Springfield Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01617 078007 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, Springfield 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, Springfield 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.
Springfield 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 01617 078007 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Springfield 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).
Springfield Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01617 078007 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Manchester area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Springfield 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 01617 078007. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.