Pharmacies
The Care Pharmacy
214 HUDDERSFIELD ROAD, LOW MOOR, Bradford BD12 0AD
Overview
The Care Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Low Moor, Bradford, serving the local population with essential pharmaceutical services. Like other independent and community pharmacies across the UK, it provides prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice to residents in the area. The pharmacy is situated on Huddersfield Road, a key location making it accessible to the Low Moor community.
Community pharmacies in this region typically offer services beyond basic medicine provision, including blood pressure checks, smoking cessation support, and minor illness consultations. The Care Pharmacy serves as an important part of the local healthcare infrastructure, providing convenient access to pharmaceutical care without requiring a GP appointment for certain health concerns.
The pharmacy's location in Bradford makes it part of the wider network of healthcare providers supporting the city's diverse population. Staff at The Care Pharmacy are trained professionals who can advise on medication use, potential interactions, and when medical advice from a GP may be needed. Opening hours and specific services can be confirmed by contacting the pharmacy directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at The Care Pharmacy in Bradford vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01274 600785 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 The Care 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, The Care 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 The Care 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 The Care Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, The Care 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.
Yes, The Care 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.
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 The Care 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.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from The Care 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.
The Care 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 01274 600785 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
The Care Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01274 600785 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Bradford area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, The Care 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 01274 600785 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at The Care 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.
If The Care 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.