Pharmacies
York Medical Pharmacy
199 ACOMB ROAD, ACOMB, York YO24 4HD
Overview
York Medical Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Acomb Road in the Acomb area of York, North Yorkshire. As a neighbourhood pharmacy, it serves the local residential community by providing a range of essential healthcare services and pharmaceutical products. The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications prescribed by GPs and other healthcare professionals, ensuring residents have access to their necessary medicines conveniently within their own locality.
Beyond dispensing prescriptions, York Medical Pharmacy typically offers additional services common to community pharmacies, including over-the-counter medicines, health and wellness products, and professional advice from qualified pharmacy staff. Many community pharmacies in this area also provide services such as prescription exemption checks, medication reviews, and minor ailment consultations. The pharmacy acts as an accessible healthcare touchpoint for the Acomb community, helping bridge primary care provision.
The pharmacy is positioned to support patients managing chronic conditions and those needing acute treatment, working in collaboration with local GPs and NHS services to ensure continuity of care for York residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at York Medical Pharmacy in York vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01904 794115 for current opening times. Many pharmacies open early (8am) and close late (6:30pm or later). Check the NHS website for verified opening hours.
Some medicines require a prescription from your GP or hospital doctor, while many others are available over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist at York Medical Pharmacy can advise you on which medicines are available without a prescription and can recommend suitable treatments for common conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, hay fever, and minor infections.
Yes, York Medical Pharmacy offers free NHS flu vaccinations each autumn for eligible patients including those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease), carers, and frontline health and social care workers. No appointment is needed at many pharmacies — walk in and ask. The pharmacist can check your eligibility on the spot.
Yes, you can collect a prescription on behalf of someone else from York Medical Pharmacy. You will need to know the patient's name and date of birth, and you may be asked to sign for the collection. For controlled drugs, additional identification requirements may apply. If you regularly collect for someone, ask York Medical Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
York Medical Pharmacy can provide travel health advice and some travel vaccinations. Common travel vaccines available at pharmacies include hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. Other vaccinations such as yellow fever require a specialist travel clinic. Book a travel health consultation at least 6-8 weeks before your trip by calling 01904 794115. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, York Medical Pharmacy offers Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) and the New Medicine Service (NMS) to help you get the most from your medicines. These free NHS consultations help you understand what your medicines are for, how to take them correctly, identify side effects, and resolve any problems. Ask the pharmacist if you take multiple medications or have recently started a new medicine.
York Medical Pharmacy may offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Eligibility depends on current NHS guidance. Check the NHS website or call 01904 794115 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at York Medical Pharmacy to assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women. The pharmacist can supply NHS medicines for these conditions free of charge if you are exempt from prescription charges. This saves you waiting for a GP appointment.
York Medical Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01904 794115 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the York area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, York Medical Pharmacy can manage your repeat prescriptions for you. The pharmacy contacts your GP surgery on your behalf to order your regular medicines, so they are ready for you to collect without having to request them yourself each time. Ask about the Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service, which allows your GP to authorise repeats for up to 12 months.
You may be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are aged 60 or over, under 16 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, have certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), receiving certain benefits (Universal Credit with no earnings, Income Support, etc.), a war pensioner, or hold an HC2 certificate. If you pay for prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money — currently about £30 for 3 months or £108 for 12 months, covering unlimited prescriptions.
York Medical Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01904 794115 to confirm step-free access, accessible counter heights, and any other adjustments you may need. Under the Equality Act, pharmacies must make reasonable adjustments for disabled customers. A private consultation room is available for confidential discussions.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from York Medical Pharmacy without a prescription. It is most effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel (effective up to 72 hours) is available over the counter. Ulipristal acetate (effective up to 120 hours) may also be available. The pharmacist will have a brief confidential consultation. Emergency contraception is free on the NHS for women of all ages from most pharmacies.
Yes, York Medical Pharmacy has a private consultation room where you can speak to the pharmacist confidentially about your health, medicines, or any sensitive issues. All NHS pharmacy services including Pharmacy First consultations, medicine reviews, and vaccination appointments take place in the private room. Ask at the counter if you would like a private consultation.