Pharmacies in Milton Keynes

Choosing a pharmacy in Milton Keynes

All community pharmacies in England must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered premises. NHS pharmacies contract with the local integrated care board to provide dispensing and advanced services, so it is worth checking whether a pharmacy is signed up to the schemes you need, such as Pharmacy First, the New Medicine Service, or a Distance Selling service for online repeat prescriptions. When comparing pharmacies, look at opening hours, whether they offer prescription collection or delivery, and whether a private consultation room is available for confidential advice.

Using pharmacy services and NHS schemes

Under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists in England can assess and, where appropriate, supply treatment for seven common conditions including sore throat, earache, sinusitis, urinary tract infections in women, impetigo, shingles and infected insect bites, often without a GP appointment. Pharmacies can also provide seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations, blood pressure checks and emergency medicine supplies. If you need medicine outside standard hours, the NHS website and NHS 111 can direct you to the nearest open or late-night pharmacy in the Milton Keynes area.