Community pharmacy · Reading · GPhC 1028978
Goring Pharmacy, Reading
High Street, Reading, RG8 9AT
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Reading
GPhC premises
1028978
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Jul 2007
What are Goring Pharmacy, Reading's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–13:00 |
| 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading a good choice?
Goring Pharmacy is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1028978), recorded 5 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.
Goring Pharmacy, Reading is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Goring Pharmacy, Reading'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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at High Street, Reading RG8 9AT. Phone on file: 01491 872124 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FAA59. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Goring Pharmacy, Reading is the walk-in pharmacy at High Street, Reading RG8 9AT. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since July 2007. 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, contraception service, 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading provide?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FAA59) and dispensed 7,801 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 5 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. 1,124 NHS flu vaccinations given in the 2025/26 season.
- NHS COVID-19 vaccination
Seasonal COVID-19 vaccination for people the NHS invites.
- NHS contraception service
Start or continue the contraceptive pill with a pharmacist, without a GP appointment.
- 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading GPhC-registered?
Yes — Goring Pharmacy, Reading is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1028978 (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 | 1028978 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Jul 2007 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FAA59 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Goring Pharmacy, Reading is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1028978.
- Check the trading name and address against High Street, Reading RG8 9AT.
- 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Pangbourne Pharmacy
3 The Square, Reading, RG8 7AQ
- Overdown Pharmacy
5 The Colonnade, Reading, RG31 6PR
- Triangle Pharmacy
88 - 90 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AW
- Tilehurst Pharmacy
7 School Road, Reading, RG31 5AR
- Pottery Road Pharmacy
2a Tylers Place, Reading, RG30 6BW
- Kamsons Pharmacy
27 High Street, Reading, RG7 5AH
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Common questions
Questions about Goring Pharmacy, Reading
What are Goring Pharmacy, Reading's opening hours?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30; Sat 09:00–13:00; 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading's phone number?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading's phone number on our records is 01491 872124 (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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Goring Pharmacy, Reading is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FAA59) and dispensed 7,801 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Goring Pharmacy, Reading provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS contraception service and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 1,124 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Goring Pharmacy, Reading 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Goring Pharmacy, Reading is on the GPhC public premises register as 1028978. 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading?
Take a paper prescription to Goring Pharmacy, Reading, 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading is a community pharmacy in Reading at High Street. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Goring Pharmacy, Reading cost?
Goring Pharmacy, Reading 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 Goring Pharmacy, Reading website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Goring Pharmacy, Reading 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
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