Emergency Medication Supply at Pharmacy M
What is a Private Emergency Supply?
A private emergency supply is a convenient service that allows you to access a short course of your usual medication without needing a GP appointment or NHS prescription. The service is provided after a quick assessment by a healthcare professional and is intended for urgent situations.
It’s designed for urgent situations such as:
- Ran out of regular medication
- Away and forgot your medication
- Misplaced your medication
- Lost your prescription
- Accidentally damaged or spilled medication
How does this service work?
Getting your medication is simple:
Visit our pharmacy
You can call ahead or book online, but no appointments are needed, so you can visit anytime. Our team will prioritise your request and ensure you’re seen as soon as possible.
Speak to our pharmacist
A confidential consultation with be held with you by one of our team members for a quick clinical review to ensure the medication is appropriate and safe for you.
Provide medication details
To make sure we’re giving you the right medication, we’ll need as much information as possible (e.g., packaging, name, dose). The more details you provide us, the easier it is to verify and supply your medication accurately.
Receive your medication
Once approved and dispensed, your medication will be handed over with clear usage instructions. Our pharmacist will also provide advice on managing your condition and guide you on when to follow up with your GP or healthcare provider.
Book your Emergency Supplies
At Pharmacy M, booking your private Emergency Supplies service is simple and convenient. We offer flexible appointments with a warm, professional environment to ensure care and comfort.
Your health is our priority. Here’s how we stand out!
NHS-accredited pharmacists
Get expert advice from our trusted professionals for both NHS and private health services, ensuring safe vaccinations and up-to-date health advice.
Convenient location
No need to travel far or wait weeks for appointments. We offer flexible timings, whether you’re a busy parent, professional, or last-minute traveller.
Transparent Pricing
We offer clear pricing on all our services, with no hidden charges. You will be informed of any additional costs before booking, so you can make an informed decision.
FAQs
Emergency prescription is a pharmacist-led service that allows you to get a supply of your regular prescription medication without needing to see a GP. However, it is designed for urgent situations, such as running out of medication while travelling, misplacing your prescription, or being unable to see your doctor in time. Our pharmacists will assess your needs and supply the medicine privately if appropriate.
Yes. Our pharmacists can provide certain medications through an emergency supply service if you’ve run out or lost your prescription. They will assess your health condition, confirm your regular medication, and offer a short private supply if it’s safe to do so.
This service is available during our opening hours. If you need urgent medication out of hours, consider contacting NHS 111 for further advice. For daytime needs, our walk-in emergency supply service is fast and accessible.
If you’ve lost your prescription and urgently need your regular medication, we may be able to help. Bring details of your medicine, and our pharmacist will assess if a private emergency supply is appropriate.
We cannot provide controlled drugs (e.g., morphine), sleeping pills, or certain sedatives. Antibiotics are only supplied if there’s proof of prior use or there is urgent clinical need.
No, you don’t need to be registered with us. Anyone can walk in and request an emergency medication supply. You will have to bring medication details, and we’ll take care of the rest after a clinical assessment.
In most cases, you’ll receive your emergency supply on the same visit, depending on availability and suitability. Our goal is to help you avoid any delays that could affect your health.
