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Opening hours confirmed from the official NHS pharmacy profile. Hours can change — call ahead to confirm, especially near bank holidays.

Address76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN
Phone01206 615669
PostcodeCO3 4LN
TownColchester
CountyEssex
NHS RegionEast Of England
ODS CodeFXG91
NHS Pharmacy100 Hour ContractPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Ambrose Pharmacy is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Colchester, Essex. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework as a 100-hour contractor and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FXG91.

Facilities at Ambrose Pharmacy

Items verified from NHS data are marked with a green tick. Items not part of the public NHS dataset are marked for you to confirm with the pharmacy.

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Available — standard for NHS pharmacies
100-hour NHS contract
Required minimum 100 hours/week
Wheelchair access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Hearing loop
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Disabled access
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Car parking nearby
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Signing services
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Private consultation room or area
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
Accessible toilets
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile

Available NHS Services

Categories marked with a green tick are confirmed on this pharmacy’s official NHS profile. Blue items are likely available within a confirmed category but not individually verified. Grey items are not part of the public NHS dataset — confirm with the pharmacy.

Contraception services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
Healthy living services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
Prescription services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
Vaccination services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
NHS prescription dispensing
Available — all NHS pharmacies
Repeat prescription service
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Prescription services” category. Call to confirm.
New Medicines Service (NMS)
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Prescription services” category. Call to confirm.
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Pharmacy First scheme
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Seasonal flu vaccination
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Vaccination services” category. Call to confirm.
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Blood pressure check
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Emergency contraception
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Contraception services” category. Call to confirm.
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Smoking cessation service
Contact pharmacy to confirm

Contact and Opening Information

Ambrose Pharmacy

Address: 76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN

Phone: 01206 615669

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday09:00–21:00
Tuesday09:00–21:00
Wednesday09:00–21:00
Thursday09:00–21:00
Friday09:00–21:00
Saturday09:00–21:00
Sunday08:00–21:00

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 24 June 2026

Summer Bank Holiday (31 August): hours not yet confirmed — call ahead

ODS code: FXG91

Verify this pharmacy and check opening hours

Opening hours and the exact NHS services offered are not published in the NHSBSA dataset we use. Use the official sources below to check them and to confirm this pharmacy’s registration.

Search the NHS pharmacy finder using postcode CO3 4LN, or search the GPhC register for Ambrose Pharmacy. ODS code FXG91 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

NHS GP practices in Colchester or the same postcode area. Useful if you need a prescription for medicines available from this pharmacy. Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service.

Constable Country Rural Medical Practice

Constable Country Mp, Heath Road, East Bergholt, CO7 6RT
01206 298272 NHS GP Surgery
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Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre

46 High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9AG
01376 572906 NHS GP Surgery
Call

West Mersea Surgery

32 Kingsland Road, West Mersea, CO5 8RA
01206 382015 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Great Bentley Surgery

The Hollies, The Green, Great Bentley, CO7 8PJ
01206 250691 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Wivenhoe Surgery

Wivenhoe Medical Centre, Phillip Road, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BA
01206 824447 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Ambrose Pharmacy located?
Ambrose Pharmacy is at 76 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4LN. The exact location is shown on the Google Map on this page — use the Directions button to navigate.
What is the NHS ODS code for Ambrose Pharmacy?
The ODS code for Ambrose Pharmacy is FXG91. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Why is Ambrose Pharmacy a 100-hour pharmacy?
Ambrose Pharmacy holds a 100-hour NHS pharmacy contract, which means it is required to be open and dispensing NHS prescriptions for at least 100 hours per week. These contracts were introduced by the NHS to widen access to community pharmacy services, particularly outside standard business hours.
Are there other NHS pharmacies near Ambrose Pharmacy?
Yes — Colchester has 31 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Colchester, or browse the full Colchester listings.

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