Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted NHS Pharmacy in Folkestone
McArdle Pharmacy has been serving the Folkestone community for over 25 years, offering expert pharmaceutical care and a wide range of NHS and private healthcare services. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare solutions tailored to individual patient needs. We pioneered innovative services such as our online prescription ordering system and free delivery service, making medication management more convenient for local residents. With a focus on community health, we offer specialist services including travel vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, and chronic disease management. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our accreditation as an NHS Community Pharmacy and our ongoing investment in staff training and patient education resources.We maintain strict compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while continuously expanding our service offerings to meet evolving healthcare demands. Our principal pharmacist's extensive local knowledge ensures we remain deeply connected to the specific healthcare needs of Folkestone residents. Through our website and mobile app, we provide 24/7 access to medication reminders and health advice, complementing our in-store services. We work closely with local GPs and healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care coordination. Our pharmacy's long-standing reputation for reliability and professionalism has made us a trusted healthcare partner in the region.
Services
NHS Prescriptions
Private Prescriptions
Travel Vaccinations
Blood Pressure Checks
Emergency Contraception
Medication Delivery
Health Advice
Flu Vaccinations
Stop Smoking Service
Contraceptive Services
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of pharmacy experience in Folkestone
- We offer free prescription delivery across the local area
- Our online ordering system works 24/7 for your convenience
- We provide NHS-funded travel vaccination clinics
- Our pharmacists offer expert medication management advice
Services
NHS Prescriptions
We dispense NHS prescriptions with expert pharmaceutical oversight and patient counselling. Our service includes repeat dispensing, electronic prescriptions, and monitored dosage systems. Patients receive clear medication instructions and safety information. Our pharmacists review prescriptions for appropriateness and potential interactions, ensuring safe and effective treatment. We work closely with local GPs to maintain accurate medication records and provide dosage adjustment recommendations when needed.
Travel Vaccinations
Our specialist travel clinic provides yellow fever vaccinations and comprehensive travel health advice. We offer risk assessments based on destination-specific disease prevalence and recommend appropriate immunisations. Services include malaria prophylaxis, travel health kits, and documentation for international travel requirements. Our pharmacists stay updated on global health advisories to provide current, evidence-based recommendations for both leisure and business travellers.
Blood Pressure Checks
We provide free NHS blood pressure screening for eligible patients aged 40-74. This service includes cardiovascular risk assessment and lifestyle advice to manage hypertension. Our pharmacists interpret results against clinical guidelines and recommend GP referrals when necessary. We offer follow-up monitoring and medication review services to help patients maintain healthy blood pressure levels through combined pharmaceutical and lifestyle interventions.
Emergency Contraception
We supply emergency hormonal contraception with professional pharmacist assessment. This service includes eligibility screening, usage instructions, and follow-up contraceptive advice. Pharmacists evaluate contraindications and provide information about effectiveness timelines. We offer post-contraception counselling and can provide referrals for long-term contraceptive solutions through our pharmacy contraceptive service.
Medication Delivery
Our free prescription collection and delivery service ensures medication access for housebound patients. We coordinate with GP surgeries to collect prescriptions and deliver medications directly to patients' homes. The service includes medication safety checks, dosage verification, and administration instructions. We maintain strict confidentiality and provide delivery confirmation to both patients and prescribing clinicians to ensure continuity of care.
People
Mr Jaimin Patel
Superintendent Pharmacist
Mr Jaimin Patel has over 25 years of pharmacy experience in Folkestone. He leads our pharmacy team with a commitment to community healthcare excellence. His expertise spans clinical pharmacy, medication safety, and public health initiatives. He ensures our services maintain NHS quality standards while adapting to local healthcare needs.
Questions
What NHS pharmacy services do you offer?
We provide prescription dispensing, blood pressure checks, flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, and health advice. Our services include electronic prescriptions and monitored dosage systems for chronic conditions.
How can I order repeat prescriptions?
Use our online ordering system or mobile app to request repeat prescriptions. We offer automatic ordering reminders and free delivery for local patients. You can also collect prescriptions in-store during opening hours.
Do you provide travel health services?
Yes, our travel clinic offers yellow fever vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and destination-specific health advice. We provide documentation for international travel requirements and travel health kits.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
We offer extended prescription collection times through our 24/7 collection machine. Emergency hormonal contraception is available during opening hours. For urgent medication needs, ask about our urgent supply service.
How do you support medication adherence?
We provide monitored dosage systems, medication reminders via our app, and regular medicine use reviews. Our pharmacists offer counselling on proper medication administration and side effect management.
What additional health services are available?
We offer stop smoking support, weight management advice, inhaler recycling, and sexual health services including chlamydia treatment. Our private consultation room enables confidential healthcare discussions.
