Pharmacies
Whites Pharmacy
788 ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, KINGS HEATH, Birmingham B14 5EZ
Overview
Whites Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in Kings Heath, Birmingham, serving the local residential area of South Birmingham. As an independent pharmacy, it provides essential healthcare services to residents and patients in the Kings Heath neighbourhood and surrounding districts. The pharmacy is conveniently situated on Alcester Road South, a main thoroughfare in the area, making it accessible to the community it serves.
The pharmacy offers a range of standard pharmaceutical services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, and health advice. Like most community pharmacies in the UK, Whites Pharmacy provides consultations with qualified pharmacists who can offer guidance on medications, minor ailments, and general health concerns. The pharmacy may also offer services such as prescription collection and delivery, and works within the NHS framework to support patient healthcare needs.
Located in a densely populated residential area, Whites Pharmacy plays an important role in local healthcare provision, offering convenient access to professional pharmaceutical advice and medication management for the Kings Heath community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Whites Pharmacy in Birmingham vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01214 305435 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 Whites 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, Whites 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 Whites 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 Whites Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Whites 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 01214 305435 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Whites Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01214 305435 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Birmingham area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, pharmacists at Whites 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, Whites 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.
Whites 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 01214 305435 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
If Whites 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, Whites 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.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Whites 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 Whites 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 Whites 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.