Community pharmacy · Ipswich · GPhC 1037180
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)
64 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EP
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Ipswich
GPhC premises
1037180
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Feb 2012
What are Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'s opening hours?
| Monday | 08:30–18:30 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–18:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–18:30 |
| 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) a good choice?
Welch Pharmacy is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1037180), 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.
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 64 St Matthews Street, Ipswich IP1 3EP. Phone on file: 01473 253419 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FW517. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is the walk-in pharmacy at 64 St Matthews Street, Ipswich IP1 3EP. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since February 2012. 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) provide?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FW517) and dispensed 11,592 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 6 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. 123 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) GPhC-registered?
Yes — Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1037180 (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 | 1037180 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 1 Feb 2012 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FW517 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1037180.
- Check the trading name and address against 64 St Matthews Street, Ipswich IP1 3EP.
- 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Burlington Pharmacy
14 Burlington Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EU
- Welch Pharmacy
46-48 Westgate Street, Ipswich, IP1 3ED
- Boots
5 Tavern Street, Ipswich, IP1 3AA
- Barbour Pharmacy
119 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LW
- Wellbeing Pharmacy
8 Cox Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1HT
- Rainbow Pharmacy Ipswich Limited
289 Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP
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Common questions
Questions about Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)
What are Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'s opening hours?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'s opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30; 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'s phone number?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)'s phone number on our records is 01473 253419 (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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FW517) and dispensed 11,592 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, COVID-19 vaccination, blood pressure checks, the NHS contraception service and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 123 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is on the GPhC public premises register as 1037180. 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street)?
Take a paper prescription to Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street), 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) is a community pharmacy in Ipswich at 64 St Matthews Street. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) cost?
Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) 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 Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Welch Pharmacy, Ipswich (64 St Matthews Street) 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
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.
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