Community pharmacy · Oldham · GPhC 1097586
Strachans Chemist, Oldham
7 New Street, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6AU
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Community
Oldham
GPhC premises
1097586
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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 2009
What are Strachans Chemist, Oldham's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:00 |
| 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham a good choice?
Strachans Chemist is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1097586), 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.
Strachans Chemist, Oldham is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Strachans Chemist, Oldham'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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 7 New Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AU. Phone on file: 01457 820228 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FHE42. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Strachans Chemist, Oldham is the walk-in pharmacy at 7 New Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AU. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since April 2009. 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham provide?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FHE42) and dispensed 9,682 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 6 services.
Listed with the NHS as Strachan's Chemist.
- 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. 1,317 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.
- 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham GPhC-registered?
Yes — Strachans Chemist, Oldham is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1097586 (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 | 1097586 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Apr 2009 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FHE42 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Strachans Chemist, Oldham is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1097586.
- Check the trading name and address against 7 New Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AU.
- 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Well
71 High Street, Oldham, OL3 6AP
- Well
120 -122 Chew Valley Road, Oldham, OL3 7DB
- Everest Pharmacy - Delph
28 King Street, Oldham, OL3 5DQ
- Mckeevers Chemists
12 Stamford Street, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 0HR
- Chadwick & Hadfield Ltd
189 Manchester Road, Ashton-under-lyne, OL5 9AB
- Well
17 Mellor Street, Oldham, OL4 3BS
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Common questions
Questions about Strachans Chemist, Oldham
What are Strachans Chemist, Oldham's opening hours?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; 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).
What is Strachans Chemist, Oldham's phone number?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham's phone number on our records is 01457 820228 (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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Strachans Chemist, Oldham is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FHE42) and dispensed 9,682 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Strachans Chemist, Oldham provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, blood pressure checks, the NHS contraception service and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 1,317 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Strachans Chemist, Oldham 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Strachans Chemist, Oldham is on the GPhC public premises register as 1097586. 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham?
Take a paper prescription to Strachans Chemist, Oldham, 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham is a community pharmacy in Oldham at 7 New Street, Uppermill. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Strachans Chemist, Oldham cost?
Strachans Chemist, Oldham 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 Strachans Chemist, Oldham website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Strachans Chemist, Oldham 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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