Downley Pharmacy

24/09/2025

Unwanted medicines can be returned to the pharmacy at any time. We prefer if you could remove from packaging where possible to reduce bulk and recycle as appropriate.

You cannot currently book a COVID-19 vaccination using the NHS booking service. For most people, vaccinations are only available seasonally.The COVID-19 vaccination bookings service will reopen when seasonal vaccinations are available.

12/09/2025

Appointment slots for NHS Flu and/or Covid jabs at our Pharmacy are now available on the NHS booking system. See the link in the comments or call 119 to book a slot at the pharmacy in October. 🙏

Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy

10/09/2025

Book your appointment with us via https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/ covid vaccines also available but a more limited cohort.

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination? 💉
Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App for appointments from 1 October. 📅
🔗 https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

10/09/2025

Newly available at Downley Pharmacy this year book via https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/

20/08/2025

You may have seen recent news reports about price hikes by the manufacturer of the leading weight loss medication Mounjaro. 😡
We would like to reassure all our patients that we will freeze prices for as long as we can (while stocks last) and that we have tried to minimise the impact on future prices. The article in the comments 👇👇👇has more details on future pricing as well as other, very similar treatment options available.

18/08/2025

DOWNLEY PHARMACY will be CLOSED on Monday 25th Aug 2025 for the Summer Bank Holiday.

Please double check your prescriptions and ensure you have enough medication to cover this period. If you need help with your prescriptions, please get in touch.

12/08/2025

Our FREE local NHS prescription delivery service is open to all patients and we can deliver to your home.

Our service is aimed at anyone who struggles to make it to our pharmacy to collect their prescriptions for any reason e.g. work pattern, transport issues, house-bound, convenience etc.

If you'd like to know more please pop in to our branch or give us a call for more information. (There is also a link in the comments where you can read more)

07/08/2025

Medpoint is currently out of order and will not be up and running until at least Monday afternoon. Please come into the pharmacy to collect your medication until further notice. We are open 9-6 weekdays and 9-1 on Saturday. apologies for inconvenience.

04/08/2025

Our pharmacist can prescribe GLP1 weight loss pens for patients with a BMI above 30. See the link in the comments to complete our pre-screening form and book a free appointment to see if you are suitable

22/07/2025

Ear infections are very common, particularly in children.

Common symptoms of an ear infection are:
- Pain inside the ear
- Being sick
- A high temperature
- A lack of energy
- Difficulty hearing
- Discharge running out of the ear
- A feeling of pressure or fullness inside the ear
- Itching and irritation in and around the ear
- Scaly skin in and around the ear

Before you contact your GP, book an appointment online with our pharmacy now for a free consultation and treatment as part of the NHS Pharmacy First scheme. (Link in the comments)

14/07/2025

Hay fever season is still in full swing and you may have noticed your symptoms getting worse due to a high pollen count.

Symptoms of hay fever include:

- Sneezing and coughing
- A runny or blocked nose
- Itchy, red, or watery eyes
- Itchy throat, mouth, nose, and ears
- Loss of smell
- Pain around your temples and forehead
- Headache
- Earache
- Feeling tired

If you have asthma, you might also be short of breath, have a wheeze or cough and have a tight feeling in your chest during this time.

Come into the pharmacy and talk with one of our pharmacists about how to ease your symptoms.