Community pharmacy · Birmingham · GPhC 1038127
Marks Chemist, Birmingham
144 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9LN
Not yet rated
We don't invent review scores. A rating appears once verified patient reviews are collected. Write a review
Rating
—
Not Yet Rated
Type
Community
Birmingham
GPhC premises
1038127
Check on the GPhC register
Superintendent
—
Not yet on file
NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
In-person premises focus
Private services from
—
Contact for Prices
Register status
Registered
Registered Apr 1988
What are Marks Chemist, Birmingham's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:00 |
| 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham a good choice?
Marks Chemist is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1038127), recorded 6 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.
Marks Chemist, Birmingham is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Marks Chemist, Birmingham'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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham?
Marks Chemist, Birmingham is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 144 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9LN. No phone is on file yet. NHS ODS code FPL21. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Marks Chemist, Birmingham is the walk-in pharmacy at 144 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9LN. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since April 1988. 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham provide?
Marks Chemist, Birmingham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FPL21) and dispensed 9,599 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 6 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. 289 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.
- 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham GPhC-registered?
Yes — Marks Chemist, Birmingham is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1038127 (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 | 1038127 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 11 Apr 1988 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FPL21 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Marks Chemist, Birmingham is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1038127.
- Check the trading name and address against 144 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9LN.
- 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.
Seen something seriously wrong? How to report a concern about a pharmacy.
Which pharmacies are near Marks Chemist, Birmingham?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Soho Pharmacy
249 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9RY
- Deu-chem Ltd
269 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SA
- Nishkam Pharmacy
21 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SN
- Click4prescriptions
2 Trafalgar Road, Birmingham, B21 9NH
- Nishkam Pharmacy Villa
The Medical Centre, Birmingham, B19 1BP
- Healthstop Pharmacy
168 Hamstead Road, Birmingham, B20 2QR
Reviews of Marks Chemist, Birmingham
Marks Chemist, Birmingham has not been rated yet. Every review is moderated before publication and we never accept incentivised reviews. Pharmacies cannot pay to remove or alter reviews.
Write a review of Marks Chemist, Birmingham
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — they are not medical advice and pharmacies cannot pay to change a score. Where a pharmacy has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores.Private service prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the pharmacy.
Common questions
Questions about Marks Chemist, Birmingham
What are Marks Chemist, Birmingham's opening hours?
Marks Chemist, Birmingham's opening hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00; 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).
Does Marks Chemist, Birmingham dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Marks Chemist, Birmingham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FPL21) and dispensed 9,599 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Marks Chemist, Birmingham provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS contraception service, free emergency contraception and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 289 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Marks Chemist, Birmingham 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Marks Chemist, Birmingham is on the GPhC public premises register as 1038127. 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham?
Take a paper prescription to Marks Chemist, Birmingham, 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Marks Chemist, Birmingham is a community pharmacy in Birmingham at 144 Soho Road, Handsworth. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Marks Chemist, Birmingham cost?
Marks Chemist, Birmingham 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 Marks Chemist, Birmingham website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Marks Chemist, Birmingham 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.
- GPhC premises register
- How Pick My Pharmacy vets listings
- How to report a concern about a pharmacy
- NHS: find a pharmacy
Pick My Pharmacy is an independent comparison directory — we are not a pharmacy and do not sell or supply medicines. This profile is for comparison only and is not medical advice; speak to a pharmacist or GP about your care.
Share or embed this listing
For this pharmacy
Add this listing to your website
Free to use — a lightweight badge linking back to this independent, GPhC-checked profile.
<a href="https://pickmypharmacy.co.uk/pharmacies/marks-chemist-birmingham-b21/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid #2563eb;color:#2563eb;font:600 13px system-ui,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;">Marks Chemist, Birmingham — GPhC-checked profile on Pick My Pharmacy</a>Preview: