Community pharmacy · Houghton Le Spring · GPhC 1037488
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)
1a Church Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4DN
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Houghton Le Spring
GPhC premises
1037488
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Nov 1978
What are G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'s opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Closed |
| 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) a good choice?
G. Whitfield Ltd is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1037488), 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.
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 1a Church Street, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DN. Phone on file: 0191 5842150 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FJF19. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is the walk-in pharmacy at 1a Church Street, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DN. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since November 1978. 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) provide?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FJF19) and dispensed 11,634 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. 201 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) GPhC-registered?
Yes — G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1037488 (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 | 1037488 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 13 Nov 1978 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FJF19 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1037488.
- Check the trading name and address against 1a Church Street, Houghton Le Spring DH4 4DN.
- 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)?
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Common questions
Questions about G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)
What are G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'s opening hours?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'s opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00; Sat–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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'s phone number?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)'s phone number on our records is 0191 5842150 (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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FJF19) and dispensed 11,634 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) 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 201 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is on the GPhC public premises register as 1037488. 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street)?
Take a paper prescription to G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street), 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) is a community pharmacy in Houghton Le Spring at 1a Church Street. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) cost?
G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) 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 G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not G. Whitfield Ltd, Houghton Le Spring (1a Church Street) 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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