Business Details
Your Trusted Local Pharmacy in Gosforth
Douglas Pharmacy has been serving the Gosforth community with comprehensive pharmaceutical care, offering free daily prescription collection and delivery across Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, and Gateshead. Our registered premises at 17 Ashburton Road operate under the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with registration number 1037506, led by Superintendent Pharmacist Sandhya Khanna (GPhC 2057501).We provide expert health advice for over 800 conditions, NHS-funded services including new medicines support and smoking cessation clinics, and safe disposal of unwanted medications. Our facilities include private consultation rooms and disabled access, with a commitment to quality evidenced by our electronic prescription system and patient feedback procedures.
Services
Prescription Collection
Blood Pressure Checks
Smoking Cessation
Medication Advice
Health Information
Unwanted Medicines Disposal
Highlights and features
- We offer free same-day prescription delivery across Newcastle and surrounding areas
- Our GPhC-registered pharmacists provide expert health advice for 800+ conditions
- We operate NHS-funded services including new medicines support and smoking cessation
- Private consultation rooms available for confidential healthcare discussions
- We implement secure electronic prescription management systems for patient convenience
Associations and certifications
- General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Services
Prescription Collection
Our free daily prescription collection service covers all areas of Newcastle, North and South Tyneside, and Gateshead. We securely handle NHS prescriptions with same-day delivery available. Patients benefit from our electronic prescription system that streamlines medication management through our GPhC-registered processes.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
We provide professional blood pressure checks in private consultation rooms with trained pharmacy staff. This service includes result interpretation, health advice, and GP referrals when necessary. Our hypertension monitoring helps patients manage cardiovascular health risks through regular check-ups and lifestyle guidance.
Smoking Cessation
Our structured stop smoking program offers personalized one-to-one consultations with trained professionals. The service includes trigger identification, action planning, and ongoing support through follow-up appointments. We connect patients with additional health services and provide GP referrals for comprehensive smoking cessation support.
Medication Advice
Our NHS-funded new medicines service provides detailed medication guidance through initial consultations and follow-up calls. Pharmacists explain treatment purposes, expected effects, and side effect management. We offer practical solutions for medication issues and coordinate with GPs when necessary to ensure optimal patient understanding.
Unwanted Medicines Disposal
We safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications through our pharmacy collection service. This environmentally responsible program prevents improper disposal while maintaining patient confidentiality. Patients receive guidance on medication waste reduction and proper storage practices to minimize pharmaceutical waste.
People
Sandhya Khanna
Superintendent Pharmacist
GPhC-registered pharmacist with extensive experience in community pharmacy services, overseeing Douglas Pharmacy's operations and clinical standards. Specialises in medication management and patient care.
Questions
Do you offer prescription delivery services?
Yes, we provide free same-day prescription delivery across Newcastle, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Gateshead through our secure collection and distribution system.
Can I access blood pressure checks at your pharmacy?
Yes, we offer professional blood pressure monitoring in private consultation rooms with trained pharmacy staff, including result interpretation and follow-up advice.
Do you provide smoking cessation support?
Yes, our structured stop smoking service includes personalized consultations, trigger identification, and ongoing support through our trained pharmacy team.
How can I dispose of unwanted medications?
Return all unwanted medicines to our pharmacy for safe disposal. We provide environmentally responsible disposal services for expired or unused medications.
Are your services NHS-funded?
We offer several NHS-funded services including prescription delivery, new medicines support, and smoking cessation programs alongside our private healthcare offerings.
Do you have private consultation facilities?
Yes, our pharmacy includes private consultation rooms for confidential healthcare discussions and medical assessments with trained professionals.
