About Preston Clinic
Preston Clinic was set up inside Frenchwood Pharmacy to give travellers a calmer, more local way to prepare for a trip. We take the time to talk things through and recommend only what fits your itinerary.
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Frenchwood Pharmacy
1 Ruskin Street, Preston PR1 4NA
— Our story
A local pharmacy, doing one thing properly.
Frenchwood Pharmacy has served Preston for years. Preston Clinic was set up inside that pharmacy because travellers were already asking — what do I need before my trip, what is actually necessary, where can I get it done locally?
Rather than rush people through a five-minute appointment, the clinic was designed around the conversation. Your Pharmacist Independent Prescriber reviews your itinerary, your vaccine history, and any relevant health details — then explains what is recommended, what may be optional, and what you can safely skip.
No upselling. No hurried decisions. Just careful, local travel health advice from someone who has time for it.
— Medically reviewed by
Every appointment is led by Hamza Ali Khan, a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.
Travel vaccinations at Preston Clinic are conducted by a GPhC-registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber who reviews your itinerary, health background, and vaccine history before anything is prescribed or given.
Hamza Ali Khan
MPharm
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber · Frenchwood Pharmacy, Preston
Hamza is the named Pharmacist Independent Prescriber responsible for travel consultations at Preston Clinic. Every appointment is conducted by a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber — never delegated to a non-pharmacist — so the person discussing your itinerary is also the person administering the vaccines.
GPhC Pharmacist Registration
Hamza Ali Khan · 2233681
GPhC Pharmacy
Frenchwood Pharmacy · 1033851
Independent verification: both registrations above can be checked directly on the GPhC public register. Call 01772 491185 with any questions before booking.
NaTHNaC-designated · Yellow Fever Centre
— How we work
Four principles that shape every appointment.
Travel health works best when the person in front of you is thinking about the trip you are actually taking, not the average traveller.
01
Prescriber-led
A Pharmacist Independent Prescriber runs every appointment, reviews your itinerary, and explains what is recommended for the specific trip you are taking.
02
Honest about need
We recommend what fits your route and your health history. If something is optional or unnecessary, we will tell you.
03
Local and unhurried
No hospital corridors. No travel-clinic chains. A neighbourhood pharmacy with the time to talk through your trip properly.
04
Stocked for real trips
Common travel vaccines kept in for short breaks, family visits, backpacking, and work travel — across Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Leyland, Chorley, and Bolton.
— About us, common questions
What people usually ask.
Quick answers about how the clinic works and what to expect from your appointment. Anything else, call 01772 491185.
Who runs the clinic?
Preston Clinic is run by a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber from Frenchwood Pharmacy, who conducts every consultation and administers vaccines themselves — there is no separate nurse or third-party provider.
How long does an appointment take?
Most travel appointments take 20–30 minutes, depending on how many vaccines apply to your trip. Complex itineraries or multi-traveller bookings may take longer.
Do you offer NHS travel vaccines?
Preston Clinic is a private service. Some travel vaccines are available on the NHS via your GP, but availability and waiting times vary. We can advise on what is worth checking before booking with us.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Travel vaccines require a pre-consultation, so all visits are booked. Same-day appointments are usually available with at least two hours' notice.
Can I bring my family?
Yes — we vaccinate children and adults. Let us know who is coming when you book so we can plan enough time and stock the right vaccines for the group.
— find us
Inside Frenchwood Pharmacy, on Ruskin Street.
A short walk from Preston city centre, with free consultations available across the working week and same-day bookings usually possible.
Address
Frenchwood Pharmacy
1 Ruskin Street, Preston
PR1 4NA
Opening hours
Bookings need at least 2 hours' notice.
Monday
9:00 am – 6:15 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am – 6:15 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am – 6:15 pm
Thursday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 6:15 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
