Community pharmacy · Colchester · GPhC 1118086
Island Pharmacy, Colchester
4-5 Kingsway, Barfield Road, Colchester, CO5 8QT
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Colchester
GPhC premises
1118086
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
In-person premises focus
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Register status
Registered
Registered Apr 2013
What are Island Pharmacy, Colchester's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:30–16:30 |
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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester a good choice?
Island Pharmacy is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1118086), recorded 2 NHS services in June 2026 (including NHS flu jabs and the New Medicine Service), 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.
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Island Pharmacy, Colchester'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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 4-5 Kingsway, Barfield Road, Colchester CO5 8QT. Phone on file: 01206 615113 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FK840. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is the walk-in pharmacy at 4-5 Kingsway, Barfield Road, Colchester CO5 8QT. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since April 2013. 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. Services recorded here: nhs prescriptions, flu jabs, new medicine service. 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester provide?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FK840) and dispensed 5,216 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 2 services.
- NHS flu vaccination
Free flu jabs for eligible adults during the NHS flu season. 953 NHS flu vaccinations given in the 2025/26 season.
- 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. This pharmacy holds a 100-hour NHS contract, so it has extended opening.
Is Island Pharmacy, Colchester GPhC-registered?
Yes — Island Pharmacy, Colchester is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1118086 (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 | 1118086 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 15 Apr 2013 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FK840 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Island Pharmacy, Colchester is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1118086.
- Check the trading name and address against 4-5 Kingsway, Barfield Road, Colchester CO5 8QT.
- 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Boots
37 Barfield Road, Colchester, CO5 8QX
- Care Pharmacy
Unit 1, Colchester, CO5 8RA
- Tollesbury Pharmacy
12a East Street, Maldon, CM9 8QD
- Boots
52 Victoria Place, Colchester, CO7 0AB
- Mersea Road Pharmacy
358 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8RB
- Boots
11 Vine Parade, Colchester, CO7 9HA
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Common questions
Questions about Island Pharmacy, Colchester
What are Island Pharmacy, Colchester's opening hours?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00, 14:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 10:30–16:30. 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester's phone number?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester's phone number on our records is 01206 615113 (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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Island Pharmacy, Colchester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FK840) and dispensed 5,216 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Island Pharmacy, Colchester provided NHS flu jabs and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 953 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is listed as dispensing NHS prescriptions, but Pharmacy First is a separately commissioned clinical service. We do not treat an NHS contract as proof that this branch offers the seven pathways. Ask the pharmacy or NHS 111 before travelling for a Pharmacy First consultation.
Is Island Pharmacy, Colchester a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Island Pharmacy, Colchester is on the GPhC public premises register as 1118086. 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester?
Take a paper prescription to Island Pharmacy, Colchester, 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester is a community pharmacy in Colchester at 4-5 Kingsway, Barfield Road. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Island Pharmacy, Colchester cost?
Island Pharmacy, Colchester 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 Island Pharmacy, Colchester website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Island Pharmacy, Colchester 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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