Community pharmacy · Birmingham · GPhC 1089455
Medichem, Birmingham
51 Prestbury Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6EH
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Birmingham
GPhC premises
1089455
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Jun 2004
What are Medichem, Birmingham's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00 |
| 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 Medichem, Birmingham a good choice?
Medichem is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1089455), recorded 5 NHS services in June 2026 (including Pharmacy First and blood pressure checks), 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.
Medichem, Birmingham is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Medichem, 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 Medichem, Birmingham?
Medichem, Birmingham is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 51 Prestbury Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6EH. Phone on file: 0121 3273841 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FWG95. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Medichem, Birmingham is the walk-in pharmacy at 51 Prestbury Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6EH. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since June 2004. 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, blood pressure checks, contraception service, emergency contraception, 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 Medichem, Birmingham provide?
Medichem, Birmingham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FWG95) and dispensed 4,963 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 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 Medichem, Birmingham GPhC-registered?
Yes — Medichem, Birmingham is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1089455 (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 | 1089455 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 26 Jun 2004 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FWG95 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Medichem, Birmingham is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1089455.
- Check the trading name and address against 51 Prestbury Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6EH.
- 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 Medichem, Birmingham?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Hallmark Chemists
245a Bevington Road, Birmingham, B6 6HT
- Xtreme Pharmacy
62 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6LE
- Roots Pharmacy
168 Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6HL
- Villa Pharmacy
66 Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HA
- Nucare Pharmacy
229 - 233 Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HP
- Zenith Pharmacy
9-9a Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SU
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Common questions
Questions about Medichem, Birmingham
What are Medichem, Birmingham's opening hours?
Medichem, Birmingham's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00, 15:00–18:00; 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 Medichem, Birmingham's phone number?
Medichem, Birmingham's phone number on our records is 0121 3273841 (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 Medichem, Birmingham dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Medichem, Birmingham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FWG95) and dispensed 4,963 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 Medichem, Birmingham offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Medichem, Birmingham provided Pharmacy First, blood pressure checks, the NHS contraception service, free emergency contraception and the New Medicine Service. 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 Medichem, Birmingham provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Medichem, 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 Medichem, Birmingham a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Medichem, Birmingham is on the GPhC public premises register as 1089455. 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 Medichem, Birmingham?
Take a paper prescription to Medichem, 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 Medichem, Birmingham based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Medichem, Birmingham is a community pharmacy in Birmingham at 51 Prestbury Road, Aston. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Medichem, Birmingham cost?
Medichem, 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 Medichem, Birmingham website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Medichem, 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
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