NHS Services

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health complications if left undiagnosed or uncontrolled. Our pharmacy provides a convenient NHS service to help monitor and manage your blood pressure.

During your consultation:

• A pharmacist will measure your blood pressure and discuss your results.

• You will receive guidance on lifestyle changes to help manage your blood pressure.

• If your readings are high, the pharmacist may offer Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), where a device records your blood pressure over 24 hours for a more accurate assessment.

• Based on the results, you may be referred to your GP for further assessment or treatment if required.

This service is free for eligible patients (those over 40 years of age) and is designed to make monitoring your blood pressure easy, safe, and effective.

We provide tailored pharmacy support to care homes, helping ensure residents receive their medications safely and effectively. Our services include supplying original packaged medicines with MAR charts, offering 24/7 advice and delivery, and providing accredited staff training in medication management. With years of experience, our pharmacy team works closely with care homes to improve medicine safety, reduce errors, and support residents’ health and wellbeing. 

Contact us to learn more or to sign up for our services.

The community dosage system is designed for patients who take multiple medications or may have difficulty remembering to take them on time. The pharmacy arranges your medicines into an easy-to-follow weekly pack, supporting safe administration and improving adherence.

This service is particularly beneficial for elderly patients managing complex medication routines. By organising weekly pill trays, the pharmacy helps reduce missed doses, prevent medication wastage, and ensure safe, consistent use.

Eligibility for this service is assessed with you, your carer, and sometimes your prescriber. Please speak to a member of our team if you are interested in participating. 

Get a new or ongoing supply of the contraceptive pill without needing to visit your GP. Your pharmacist will advise if this service is right for you.

Details

• Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details

• Free

• No need to visit a GP first

• No prescription needed

• Room available to talk privately

Bring any unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal. This free service helps protect your household, prevent misuse, and reduces environmental impact.

Important Information:

• Medicines returned to the pharmacy cannot be reused.

• Avoid stockpiling medication at home to reduce risks and waste.

• Proper disposal prevents contamination of water and soil with medication residues.

• Speak to a member of staff if you have any questions about safely disposing of your medicines.

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) allows your GP to send prescriptions directly to your chosen pharmacy electronically. This means you don’t need to collect a paper prescription from your GP or drop it off at the pharmacy.

How it works:

• Your GP sends your prescription straight to your nominated pharmacy.

• EPS works for both repeat and one-off prescriptions.

• You can nominate our pharmacy in-store or through your GP to receive prescriptions electronically.

If you need help setting this up, our team can assist you.

If you are under 25 in East Sussex, you can sign up for a free C-Card at our pharmacy. This card provides easy access to free condoms, femidoms, and lube across the city.

The C-Card scheme is designed to support sexual health and wellbeing, making it simple to access protection and stay informed about safer practices. Signing up is about being prepared and taking control of your health in a responsible way.

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.

You can get a free NHS flu vaccine if you:

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)

• have certain long-term health conditions

• are pregnant

• live in a care home

• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance

• live with someone who has a weakened immune system

The free NHS flu vaccination programme runs from 1 October to 31 October.

To book your free NHS flu vaccine, please click here to visit the NHS website

You can safely return inhalers you no longer need to this pharmacy. This helps prevent medication waste and ensures unused inhalers are disposed of responsibly.

Details

• Free service

• Walk-in, no appointment needed

• All returned inhalers are handled

The New Medicine Service (NMS) is a free NHS service that supports people with long-term conditions who are starting a new medication. The goal is to help you take your medicine correctly, prevent side effects, and reduce waste.

How it works:

• Initial consultation with a pharmacist to explain your new medicine.

• Follow-up (phone or in person) after 2 weeks to discuss how you’re getting on and any issues.

• Final check 1–2 weeks later to ensure you understand your treatment and are not experiencing problems.

The service is currently focused on conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and certain heart medications. Ask our team about your eligibility when starting a new medicine.

Traherne Pharmacy proudly supports the East Sussex community through the NHS Pharmacy First Service, offering expert advice and NHS-funded* treatments for common conditions without the need to see your GP.

How it works:

• Book an online appointment for one of the seven common conditions.

• A pharmacist will assess your symptoms and eligibility during the consultation.

• Eligible patients will receive expert advice and, if clinically appropriate, NHS-funded* treatment.

• Treatments can be sent directly to your address by post.

• You may also be referred to our pharmacy by your GP, surgery, or another healthcare professional for advice and treatment.

Why choose Pharmacy First:

• Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals experienced in managing common conditions.

• Convenient remote consultations from the comfort of your home.

• Safe, efficient, and confidential service tailored to your needs.

Think Pharmacy First for accessible, expert advice and treatment for common conditions.

Repeat dispensing lets your prescriber issue a batch of prescriptions for medicines you take regularly. The pharmacy can then dispense your medication at set intervals without needing a new prescription each time.

Benefits:

• Convenient: collect your medication on schedule without repeated doctor visits.

• Flexible: your pharmacist can advise if there are changes, side effects, or concerns with your treatment.

• Available electronically: prescriptions can be sent directly to your pharmacy for easy, regular collection.

Ask your pharmacy team for more details about repeat dispensing and electronic prescriptions.

Free advice and support from trained pharmacy staff to help you stop smoking. You may also be offered medicine or other nicotine-replacement products to help you quit.

Details

• Age restrictions may apply

• Booking may be needed: ask this pharmacy for details

• Free

• Room available to talk privately 

The supervised consumption service is an NHS-funded service that ensures patients take their prescribed medicines correctly, often used in conditions like substance dependence. The pharmacist supervises the medication intake at the pharmacy to make sure the dose is administered safely.

How it works:

• The pharmacist oversees the consumption of your medicine at the point of dispensing.

• Support, advice, and referrals to specialist care are available if needed.

• The service is delivered confidentially in a private consultation room.

How to access:

• Your prescriber will usually refer you to a pharmacy offering this service.

• You can also speak to our staff if you want to arrange supervised consumption at our pharmacy

The COVID-19 vaccine helps protect against coronavirus and reduces the risk of serious illness or complications. It’s offered for free on the NHS to people at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.

The free NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme runs from 1 October to 31 January.

To check your eligibility and book your free NHS COVID-19 vaccination, please visit the NHS website