Dean Road Pharmacy

Dean Road Pharmacy, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Pharmacy · Tyne and Wear · £

About

Dean Road Pharmacy is an NHS community pharmacy located in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy serves local residents by providing prescription dispensing, healthcare consultations, Pharmacy First support, vaccinations, and general pharmacy services for the surrounding community.

The pharmacy operates as part of the UK community healthcare system, where pharmacies now provide a wider range of healthcare services beyond traditional medicine dispensing. Dean Road Pharmacy supports patients with medication management, preventive healthcare, minor illness advice, and convenient local access to NHS healthcare services.

Community pharmacies like Dean Road Pharmacy are increasingly important within England’s healthcare system because they help reduce pressure on GP surgeries and hospitals. Residents can often receive healthcare advice and treatment support directly from pharmacists without needing a doctor’s appointment for certain common conditions.

Services

  • NHS prescription dispensing
  • Electronic prescriptions
  • Repeat prescription services
  • Pharmacy First consultations
  • New Medicine Service (NMS)
  • Healthcare Consultations
  • Blood pressure checks
  • Medication reviews
  • Minor illness consultations
  • Healthcare advice
  • Seasonal flu vaccinations

Opening hours

Monday 09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 – 18:00
Thursday 09:00 – 18:00
Friday 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday 09:00 – 13:00
Sunday Closed

Frequently asked questions

Does Dean Road Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?

Yes. The pharmacy provides:

NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services

Can repeat prescriptions be ordered online?

Yes. Patients can generally manage repeat prescriptions digitally through:

GP surgery systems
NHS healthcare apps

Does the pharmacy support Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)?

Yes. Electronic prescriptions can be transferred directly from GP surgeries to the pharmacy.

Is prescription collection available?

Yes. Prescription collection and medication support services are available for local patients.

What healthcare services are available?

Services may include:

Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure checks
Smoking cessation support
Medication advice
Minor illness consultations