Community pharmacy · Leicester · GPhC 9010759
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester
501 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL
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Leicester
GPhC premises
9010759
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Nov 2017
What are Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:00 |
| 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester a good choice?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct is on the GPhC register (premises no. 9010759), 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.
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester'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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 501 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UL. Phone on file: 0116 2832981 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FCJ00. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is the walk-in pharmacy at 501 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UL. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since November 2017. 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester provide?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FCJ00) and dispensed 14,222 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. 736 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester GPhC-registered?
Yes — Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 9010759 (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 | 9010759 ↗ |
|---|---|
| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FCJ00 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 9010759.
- Check the trading name and address against 501 Saffron Lane, Leicester LE2 6UL.
- 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Healthpharm@saffron Health
509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL
- Interpharm
521 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL
- Healthpharm Hub
465-467 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UG
- Warwick Hub
106 Grace Road, Leicester, LE2 8AZ
- Aylestone Pharmacy
755-757 Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 8TG
- Monsell Pharmacy
Land Adjacent To 29 The Exchange, Leicester, LE2 9DB
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Common questions
Questions about Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester
What are Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester's opening hours?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester's phone number?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester's phone number on our records is 0116 2832981 (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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FCJ00) and dispensed 14,222 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS contraception service and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 736 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is on the GPhC public premises register as 9010759. 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester?
Take a paper prescription to Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester, 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester is a community pharmacy in Leicester at 501 Saffron Lane. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester cost?
Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester 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 Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Saffron Pharmacy - Saffron Lane / 123 Meds / Rx Direct, Leicester 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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