NHS and private healthcare in Oldham
Ashton Road Pharmacy
Prescriptions, Pharmacy First consultations, winter vaccinations and private treatments, from a pharmacy team who know you.
- GPhC registered pharmacy
- NHS Pharmacy First
- Private consultation room
- Walk in, no appointment for many services
Your local pharmacy in Oldham
We look after the community around Ashton Road with NHS prescriptions, Pharmacy First consultations, winter vaccinations and private treatments.
Our pharmacists can see you without an appointment for many conditions, and we have a private consultation room when you need to talk in confidence.
Registered pharmacy: GPhC registration number 9010342
Our health services
NHS services are free if you're eligible. Private services are paid, and most need a short appointment.
Free on the NHS
Pharmacy First
NHSSee our pharmacist instead of your GP for seven common conditions. Age limits apply.
- Earache (ages 1 to 17)
- Sore throat (aged 5 and over)
- Sinusitis (aged 12 and over)
- Impetigo (aged 1 and over)
- Infected insect bites (aged 1 and over)
- Shingles (aged 18 and over)
- Urine infections (women aged 16 to 64)
Walk in, no appointment needed
Minor ailments
NHSAdvice and treatment for common minor ailments on the NHS, if you're registered with a GP practice in Oldham.
Walk in, no appointment needed
Flu vaccination
NHSFree for people aged 65 and over, pregnant women, carers and anyone with a long-term health condition.
Book on NHS websiteor call us on 0161 624 3085
COVID-19 vaccination
NHSAutumn vaccines for eligible patients. Book online through the NHS, or call us.
Book on NHS websiteor call us on 0161 624 3085
MenB vaccination
NHSFree on the NHS for eligible young people, including many starting university or college this autumn. Check if you can get it and book online.
Book on NHS websiteor call us on 0161 624 3085
Blood pressure checks
NHSA free blood pressure check for adults aged 40 and over, in our private consultation room. We share the result with your GP.
Walk in, no appointment needed
Contraception
NHSA free NHS contraception consultation with a pharmacist, to start or continue your contraception without a GP appointment.
Walk in, no appointment needed
Emergency contraception
NHSFree emergency contraception (the morning after pill) on the NHS, in a private consultation.
Walk in, no appointment needed
Private services
Private flu jab
PrivateFor anyone aged 18 and over who isn't eligible for a free NHS jab.
Book onlineor call us on 0161 624 3085
Weight loss service
PrivateA private, pharmacist-led weight loss service. Book a consultation to talk through your goals and the options that may suit you, with regular check-ins and support.
Book onlineor call us on 0161 624 3085
Stop smoking support
PrivateAdvice and nicotine replacement products to help you quit, matched to how much you smoke.
Walk in, no appointment needed
Hajj and Umrah vaccination
PrivateMeningitis ACWY vaccination for pilgrims travelling to Hajj or Umrah, with a vaccination certificate for your trip.
Book onlineor call us on 0161 624 3085
Period delay
PrivateA private consultation with our pharmacist about delaying your period for a holiday, pilgrimage or special occasion.
Book onlineor call us on 0161 624 3085
Nominate us once. Collect every time.
Choose Ashton Road Pharmacy as your nominated pharmacy and your GP sends every prescription straight to us.
- 1Nominate usUse the NHS App, tell your GP surgery, use the form on this page, or ask at our counter and we'll do it for you.
- 2Order your repeatsThrough the NHS App or your surgery.
- 3We get it readyYour prescription arrives electronically and we prepare it.
- 4CollectUsually within two to three working days of ordering.
What our customers say
4.3from 99 Google reviews
- 5 stars, Phil H.: I use it for my repeat prescription monthly the best pharmacy in Oldham
- 5 stars, Umar K.: Excellent pharmacy. Tried multiple pharmacies for a medication that was out of stock. However Ashton road pharmacy was the only one who had it in stock.
- 4 stars, Alan S.: Great staff quick making your script up not like some other chemist that take forever and there's nobody waiting
- 5 stars, Yaz A.: Decent members of staff very polite always nice to go here
- 5 stars, The Underground Critic: Another 5 star business. I switched to these about 8 months ago from a pharmacy that had very, very rude people answering there phone.
Get in touch with us
Opening hours
| Monday | 9am to 6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 6pm |
| Friday | 9am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on bank holidays unless we post otherwise.
Ashton Road Pharmacy, 366 Ashton Road, Oldham OL8 3HF
- Private consultation room
- Hearing loop
- Large print and Braille
- Translation available
- Bus and tram nearby
- Parking nearby