End of life medicines in Essex may be needed quickly to help manage symptoms such as pain, breathlessness, sickness (nausea or vomiting), restlessness or agitation.
Some pharmacies across Essex keep specialist end of life medicines in stock so they can provide them more quickly when they are prescribed.
These medicines can be prescribed by:
- a GP
- a hospital doctor
- a community nurse
- a hospice or specialist palliative care team
Some pharmacies across Essex keep specialist end of life medicines in stock. This means they can usually provide them more quickly when they are needed.
Getting end of life medicines in Essex
If you think someone needs urgent end of life medicines, contact the healthcare professional looking after their care.
If your GP practice is closed, contact NHS 111.
In an emergency, call 999.
Your healthcare professional or NHS 111 can tell you which pharmacy to use. Where possible, contact the pharmacy before travelling to check it has the medicine in stock.
Do I have to use one of these pharmacies?
No. You can still use your usual pharmacy.
However, not every pharmacy keeps specialist end of life medicines in stock. If your usual pharmacy cannot supply the medicine, one of the pharmacies listed below may be able to help.
What if the pharmacy does not have the medicine?
If the pharmacy does not have the medicine you need, the pharmacy team or healthcare professional will help you find another pharmacy that does.
Can someone collect medicines on my behalf?
Yes. A family member, friend, carer or healthcare professional can usually collect medicines on your behalf.
They should take the prescription or electronic prescription details with them where appropriate.
Specialist end of life medicines pharmacies in Essex
Mid Essex (Brentwood, Chelmsford and Maldon)
| Pharmacy | Address | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Pharmacy | Princes Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5GP | 01621 855118 |
| Pharmchoice Pharmacy | 9 Ingrave Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8AP | 01277 215809 |
| Tesco Pharmacy | In-store Pharmacy, Princes Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9XW | 01245 772368 |
North Essex (Braintree, Colchester and Tendring)
| Pharmacy | Address | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| Asda Pharmacy | Unit 9, Turner Rise, Petrolea Close, Colchester, CO4 5TU | 01206 840510 |
| Christchurch Pharmacy | Mace Avenue, Off Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2AE | 01376 328157 |
| Holland Pharmacy | 77-79 Frinton Road, Holland-On-Sea, CO15 5UH | 01255 812444 |
| Island Pharmacy | 4 & 5 Kingsway, Barfield Rd, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8QT | 01206 615113 |
| Marks Tey Pharmacy | 86 London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1ED | 01206 212878 |
| Oakley Pharmacy | 10 Oakley Road. Dovercourt, Harwich, C012 4QZ | 01255 502586 |
| West Bergholt | 39 Chapel Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, CO6 3JB | 01206 240352 |
| Well Pharmacy | 12 Weavers Court, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JN | 01787 479793 |
South East Essex (Castle Point, Rochford and Southend-on-Sea)
| Pharmacy | Address | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| Audley Mills Pharmacy | 55 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JE | 01268 776479 |
| Chemist at Southend | 75 Queensway, Southend On Sea, Essex | 01702 612003 |
| Derix Healthcare Pharmacy | 1065 London Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex | 01702 715558 |
South West Essex (Basildon and Thurrock)
| Pharmacy | Address | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| Hassengate Pharmacy | Southend Road, Standofrd-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 0PH | 01375 641569 |
West Essex (Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford)
| Pharmacy | Address | Telephone number |
|---|---|---|
| AvsaCare Pharmacy | Sou32 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BY | 020 8504 2162 |
| Boots | Market Place, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR | 01799 522342 |
| Boots | 223 High St, Epping, CM16 4BL | 01992 577668 |
| Boots | 37 Broad Walk, Harlow, CM20 1JA | 01279 425771 |
| Boots | 9 North House, Bush Fair, Harlow, CM18 6PA | 01279 426086 |
| Easter Pharmacy | 54 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6LL | 020 8502 9997 |
| Glennon Chemist (Reliance Pharmacy) | 8 Hillhouse, Ninefields Estate, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3EL | 01992 717145 |
| Netteswell Pharmacy | 1, Pypers Hatch, off Maddox Road, Harlow. CM20 3NG | 01279 425105 |
| North Weald Chemist | 46-48 High Road, North Weald, CM16 6BU | 01992 523887 |
| Stow Pharmacy | 16 The Stow, Harlow, CM20 3AH | 01279 424049 |
| Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | Church Langley Way, Harlow, CM17 9TE | 020 3801 4378 |
| Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | 3 Town Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2LD | 01371 830260 |
| Theydon Bois Pharmacy | 10 Forest Drive, Theydon Bois, Epping, CM16 7EY | 01992 812130 |
Before you travel
Before travelling to a pharmacy, please:
- check it is open
- check it has the medicine in stock
- take the prescription with you, if you have one
Medicines you no longer need
Take any medicines you no longer need to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
Do not throw medicines in your household bin or flush them down the toilet.
Need more help?
If you need advice about urgent end of life medicines, speak to the healthcare professional looking after the person’s care.
If your GP practice is closed, contact NHS 111.
You can also use the NHS website to find your nearest community pharmacy.