Community pharmacy · Rochester · GPhC 1032911
Ryders Chemist, Rochester
130 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1JT
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Rochester
GPhC premises
1032911
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Apr 1980
What are Ryders Chemist, Rochester'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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester a good choice?
Ryders Chemist is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1032911), 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.
Ryders Chemist, Rochester is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Ryders Chemist, Rochester'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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester?
Ryders Chemist, Rochester is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 130 High Street, Rochester ME1 1JT. No phone is on file yet. NHS ODS code FHY79. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Ryders Chemist, Rochester is the walk-in pharmacy at 130 High Street, Rochester ME1 1JT. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since April 1980. 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester provide?
Ryders Chemist, Rochester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FHY79) and dispensed 4,591 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. 833 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester GPhC-registered?
Yes — Ryders Chemist, Rochester is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1032911 (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 | 1032911 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Apr 1980 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FHY79 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Ryders Chemist, Rochester is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1032911.
- Check the trading name and address against 130 High Street, Rochester ME1 1JT.
- 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Bod Pharma
The Thorndike Centre, Rochester, ME1 2TH
- Paydens Ltd
134-136 Delce Road, Rochester, ME1 2DT
- Boots
83 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4AH
- Diabetes Consults
Unit 3, Centre Court, Rochester, ME2 4BQ
- The Noohra
Unit 6a, Centre Court, Rochester, ME2 4BQ
- Hope Pharma Solutions Ltd
Stratford House, Rochester, ME2 4NZ
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Common questions
Questions about Ryders Chemist, Rochester
What are Ryders Chemist, Rochester's opening hours?
Ryders Chemist, Rochester'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).
Does Ryders Chemist, Rochester dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Ryders Chemist, Rochester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FHY79) and dispensed 4,591 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Ryders Chemist, Rochester 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 833 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Ryders Chemist, Rochester 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Ryders Chemist, Rochester is on the GPhC public premises register as 1032911. 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester?
Take a paper prescription to Ryders Chemist, Rochester, 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Ryders Chemist, Rochester is a community pharmacy in Rochester at 130 High Street. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Ryders Chemist, Rochester cost?
Ryders Chemist, Rochester 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 Ryders Chemist, Rochester website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Ryders Chemist, Rochester 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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