Community pharmacy · Bedford · GPhC 1089825
Tesco pharmacy, Bedford (MK41)
Tesco Stores Limited, Riverfield Drive, Bedford, MK41 0SE
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Type
Community
Bedford
GPhC premises
1089825
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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 Dec 2004
What are Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s opening hours?
| Monday | 08:00–20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–16:00 |
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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) a good choice?
Tesco Instore Pharmacy is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1089825), 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.
Tesco Bedford (MK41) is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s official website; use tesco.com for the pharmacy's own booking or shop. Pick My Pharmacy does not sell or supply medicines. For emergencies use NHS 111 or 999.
What is Tesco Bedford (MK41)?
Tesco Bedford (MK41) is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at Tesco Stores Limited, Riverfield Drive, Bedford MK41 0SE. Phone on file: 01234 687449 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FF441. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Tesco Bedford (MK41) is the walk-in pharmacy at Tesco Stores Limited, Riverfield Drive, Bedford MK41 0SE. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since December 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, 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) provide?
Tesco Bedford (MK41) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FF441) and dispensed 10,230 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. 328 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) GPhC-registered?
Yes — Tesco Bedford (MK41) is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1089825 (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 | 1089825 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 6 Dec 2004 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FF441 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Tesco Bedford (MK41) is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1089825.
- Check the trading name and address against Tesco Stores Limited, Riverfield Drive, Bedford MK41 0SE.
- 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41)?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Fairleys Pharmacy
103 Church Lane, Bedford, MK41 0PW
- Well
86 Queens Drive, Bedford, MK41 9BS
- Kidmans Surgical Chemists
141-143 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3RS
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy
Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BG
- Pyramid Pharmacy
141-143 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU
- Goldharts Chemist
41-43 St.peters Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN
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Common questions
Questions about Tesco Bedford (MK41)
What are Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s opening hours?
Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s opening hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–16:00. 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s phone number?
Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s phone number on our records is 01234 687449 (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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Tesco Bedford (MK41) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FF441) and dispensed 10,230 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Tesco Bedford (MK41) 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 328 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Tesco Bedford (MK41) 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Tesco Bedford (MK41) is on the GPhC public premises register as 1089825. 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41)?
Take a paper prescription to Tesco Bedford (MK41), 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Tesco Bedford (MK41) is a community pharmacy in Bedford at Tesco Stores Limited, Riverfield Drive. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Tesco Bedford (MK41) cost?
Tesco Bedford (MK41) 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 Tesco Bedford (MK41) website?
No. This is an independent directory profile on Pick My Pharmacy, which is not a pharmacy and does not sell medicines. Tesco Bedford (MK41)'s own website on our records is tesco.com. Use this page to check GPhC registration, NHS flags, and nearby alternatives; use the official site for the pharmacy's own booking or shop.
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
- Official site (tesco.com)
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