Prescription collection in Exmouth
Looking for professional prescription collection help in Exmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable home help services across Exmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exmouth
Prescription collected from your pharmacy and delivered directly to you. Perfect for elderly residents, those with limited mobility, or anyone recovering from illness who can't easily get to the chemist.
### When Collecting Medicine Becomes Difficult
For most people, popping to Boots is a 10-minute errand. But when you're **recovering from surgery**, **unwell**, or **struggling with mobility**, getting to the pharmacy can be genuinely difficult - especially if your prescription isn't ready and you're left standing around waiting.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** This service is most popular with elderly residents in Exmouth who rely on regular medication but find the walk to the pharmacy increasingly tiring or difficult.
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### Why This Service Matters
Here's the reality for people who struggle with pharmacy visits:
| ✅ With Collection Service | ❌ Without Help | |----------------------------|-----------------| | Medicine delivered to your door | Risk of falls walking to pharmacy | | No waiting around if prescription delayed | Standing for 20 minutes, painful on bad legs | | Regular, reliable collection schedule | Missing doses because you couldn't get there | | Multiple pharmacies handled | Choosing closest pharmacy over best one |
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### What You Get
**💊 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check** | I call pharmacy to confirm prescription is ready | | **Collection** | Pick up medication with your details | | **Payment** | Pay on your behalf (reimbursed by you) | | **Delivery** | Bring medicine directly to your door | | **Receipt** | Hand over medication, change, and receipt |
**🔧 What I Can Collect** - Repeat prescriptions (most common) - One-off prescription items - Over-the-counter items from same pharmacy - Prescription amendments/queries (I'll relay to you)
**📍 Exmouth Pharmacies Covered** - Boots (various locations) - Well Pharmacy - Independent local pharmacies - Supermarket pharmacies (Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.) - Hospital pharmacy (RD&E) if needed
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### Pricing Guide
| Service Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |--------------|----------------|------------| | Single pharmacy, ready prescription | 1 hr | **£60** | | Multiple pharmacies or waiting | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Hospital pharmacy collection (RD&E) | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Prescription costs paid separately (you reimburse me or I use your payment method).*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Elderly with mobility issues** - walking to pharmacy is tiring or risky
✅ **Post-surgery recovery** - can't drive or walk far yet
✅ **Chronic conditions** - regular repeat prescriptions needed
✅ **Temporary illness** - unwell and shouldn't be out
✅ **No car/transport** - pharmacy isn't on a bus route
✅ **Busy carers** - looking after someone else, can't leave them
Why Choose Us for Prescription collection in Exmouth?
Regular or one-off collections
Delivered directly to your door
Multiple pharmacies covered
Can be combined with other errands
What to Expect
### Step 1: Initial Setup First collection, we'll confirm which pharmacy you use, your details (name, DOB), and how you want to handle payment. I'll show ID so you know who you're trusting with this. ### Step 2: Prescription Check Before heading to the pharmacy, I'll call to confirm your prescription is ready. Saves wasted trips and waiting around. If it's not ready, we'll rearrange for when it is. ### Step 3: Collection & Delivery I'll collect from the pharmacy (providing whatever ID or details they need), pay if required, and bring everything straight to you. Medicine, receipt, change - all handed over safely.
Our Exmouth Service Coverage
We cover Exmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Exmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏥 **Hospital prescriptions?** RD&E pharmacy collections take longer (parking, queuing, hospital layout) - usually 1.5-2 hours total. Budget accordingly. **Regular collection schedules work well.** Many clients have me collect their repeat prescription same day each month - becomes routine, you know exactly when medicine arrives. Usually works out cheaper than multiple ad-hoc visits. **Combining errands saves money.** If you need shopping, post collection, or other errands, we can do it all in one visit. More efficient than separate trips for each service. **Payment methods.** Most pharmacies accept card, so I can pay with your card if you trust me with it (tap and go under £100). Otherwise, cash works fine - I bring your change back with the receipt. **Confidentiality is absolute.** I've collected everything from hay fever tablets to serious condition medication. It's all treated with complete discretion and privacy. That's non-negotiable. **Devon-wide coverage.** While I'm based in Exeter, if you're in surrounding areas (Exmouth, Crediton, Tiverton, etc.) and need prescription collections, we can arrange that too - just affects travel time slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Prescription collection in Exmouth
Do I need to give you my prescription details?
Just your name and date of birth usually - that's what the pharmacy asks for. Some pharmacies want to see ID, so I'd bring your prescription slip or a photo of it. First time I collect for you, we'll work out exactly what your pharmacy needs.
What if my prescription isn't ready when you arrive?
I'll check with the pharmacy before heading there - most places can tell you over the phone if it's ready. If it's not ready and needs a wait, that's fine (included in the time estimate). If it's going to be hours, I'll come back another time.
Can you collect from multiple pharmacies in one trip?
If you've got different prescriptions at different places, yes - I'll do a round trip. Exmouth's pharmacies are fairly close together, so it's usually just 1-1.5 hours total including travel between them.
How do I pay for the prescription?
Most people either have free prescriptions (over 60, certain conditions), or they give me cash to cover it. I pay at the pharmacy, bring your change and receipt back. I can also use your card if the pharmacy allows contactless and you trust me with it.
Is this service confidential?
Absolutely. I treat prescription collections with total discretion - it's healthcare, it's private. The medication goes straight from the pharmacy bag into your hands, and I don't discuss your medical needs with anyone.
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