Community pharmacy · Leicester · GPhC 1034018
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester
8 Blackbird Road, Leicester, LE4 0FS
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Leicester
GPhC premises
1034018
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Dec 2006
What are Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–12:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The hours this pharmacy holds with NHS England (pharmaceutical list, NHSBSA open data, as at 30 Jun 2026). Bank holidays and staff absence can change them — phone ahead if you are travelling specially.
Is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester a good choice?
Blackbird Pharmacy is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1034018), recorded 7 NHS services in June 2026 (including Pharmacy First and NHS flu jabs), has its opening hours on file and has no published patient reviews yet. This reflects the data on this profile — GPhC registration, register standing and published prices — not a guarantee of service quality.
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's official website, and we do not have one on file. Pick My Pharmacy does not sell or supply medicines. For emergencies use NHS 111 or 999.
What is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 8 Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FS. Phone on file: 0116 2621350 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FLT90. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is the walk-in pharmacy at 8 Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FS. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since December 2006. If it still holds an NHS contract, you can usually collect English NHS prescriptions here at the national item charge — the pharmacy cannot set its own NHS price. Pharmacy First is listed: in England that is a free NHS consultation for seven common conditions, if the pharmacist decides you fit the pathway. It is not the same scheme in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Services recorded here: nhs prescriptions, pharmacy first, flu jabs, covid vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and more on the list below. Use this page to check registration and compare nearby GPhC-listed pharmacies; use the pharmacy itself for stock, hours, and clinical advice.
Which NHS services does Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester provide?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FLT90) and dispensed 13,629 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 7 services.
- NHS Pharmacy First
Consultations for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs, plus urgent repeat medicine supplies.
- NHS flu vaccination
Free flu jabs for eligible adults during the NHS flu season. 299 NHS flu vaccinations given in the 2025/26 season.
- NHS COVID-19 vaccination
Seasonal COVID-19 vaccination for people the NHS invites.
- NHS blood pressure check
Free checks for adults aged 40 and over without a diagnosis, including 24-hour monitoring when needed.
- NHS contraception service
Start or continue the contraceptive pill with a pharmacist, without a GP appointment.
- Free emergency contraception
The morning-after pill free on the NHS after a pharmacist consultation.
- New Medicine Service
Follow-up support from the pharmacist when you start certain long-term medicines.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority open data — NHS activity recorded in June 2026; pharmaceutical list as at 30 June 2026. A service recorded that month is good evidence the pharmacy offers it, but staffing and stock change — phone before you travel. Services are only listed when the NHS data shows them, so a missing service is not proof it is unavailable.
Is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester GPhC-registered?
Yes — Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1034018 (snapshot 30 Jun 2026). Register status on that snapshot: Registered. Always re-check the live register before relying on this listing; pharmacies can close or change status between snapshots.
| GPhC premises number | 1034018 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Dec 2006 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FLT90 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1034018.
- Check the trading name and address against 8 Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FS.
- Confirm the register still shows the premises as registered — our snapshot is 30 Jun 2026, not a live feed.
- Then confirm hours, stock, and (if you are ordering online) that the website belongs to this premises.
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Which pharmacies are near Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Mattock Pharmacy
163 Fosse Road North, Leicester, LE3 5EZ
- Boots
Unit 38-39, Leicester, LE1 4FQ
- Shilchem Ltd
217 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TG
- Peak Pharmacy
Westcotes Health Centre, Leicester, LE3 0LP
- St Stephens Chemist
7 Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP
- Boots
30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, LE1 1DD
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Common questions
Questions about Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester
What are Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's opening hours?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00; Sat 09:00–12:30; Sun closed. Hours change around bank holidays and staff absence — confirm before visiting. These are the hours the pharmacy holds with NHS England (NHSBSA pharmaceutical list).
What is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's phone number?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester's phone number on our records is 0116 2621350 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data, checked 31 August 2026). Numbers change — if you cannot get through, use the official website or the NHS service finder rather than a number copied from an old advert.
Does Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FLT90) and dispensed 13,629 NHS prescription items in June 2026. NHS prescription charges are set nationally (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not by the pharmacy.
What NHS services does Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, blood pressure checks, the NHS contraception service, free emergency contraception and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 299 NHS flu vaccinations in the 2025/26 season. Most of these are free on the NHS if you are eligible. Services depend on staffing on the day, so phone before you travel.
Does Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester recorded Pharmacy First consultations in June 2026. Pharmacy First lets pharmacists in England assess and treat sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs (age rules apply), often without a GP appointment. The pharmacist decides whether you are suitable — phone ahead if you need to be seen today.
Is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is on the GPhC public premises register as 1034018. Pick My Pharmacy copied that number from the 2026-06-30 snapshot — it is not a live extract. Check the same number yourself at pharmacyregulation.org before you send ID or payment.
How do I get a prescription from Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester?
Take a paper prescription to Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester, or nominate this branch in the NHS App so electronic repeats arrive here. NHS charges are national (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not set by the pharmacy. Emergency supply is a clinical decision. Pick My Pharmacy does not dispense.
Where is Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester is a community pharmacy in Leicester at 8 Blackbird Road. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester cost?
Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester has not published private service prices with us yet. NHS prescriptions are always £9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Contact the pharmacy for private flu jabs, travel clinics, or other paid services — we never invent a price to fill a gap.
Is this Pick My Pharmacy page the official Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Blackbird Pharmacy, Leicester and we do not sell medicines. We do not have an official website on file. Verify registration at pharmacyregulation.org, then contact the pharmacy directly for hours, stock, and bookings.
Sources for this listing
Facts on this page come from the public GPhC premises register (snapshot 30 Jun 2026) and, where shown, NHS organisation data or the pharmacy brand’s official store locator. We do not invent hours, reviews or prices. Report an error on this page.
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