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AddressThe Castle Practice, 2 Hawthorne Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0HH
Phone0121 7472920
Websitesirpalchemist.com
PostcodeB36 0HH
TownCastle Bromwich
CountyBirmingham
NHS RegionMidlands
ODS CodeFDY44
NHS PharmacyPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Buchans Chemist is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FDY44.

Facilities at Buchans Chemist

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.

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Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Available — standard for NHS pharmacies
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Wheelchair access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Hearing loop
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Disabled access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Car parking nearby
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Signing services
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Private consultation room or area
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.

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Contraception services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
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Healthy living services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
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Prescription services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
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Screening and test services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
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Vaccination services
Confirmed category on NHS pharmacy profile
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NHS prescription dispensing
Available — all NHS pharmacies
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Repeat prescription service
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Prescription services” category. Call to confirm.
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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
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Screening and test services” category. Call to confirm.
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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
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Contact and Opening Information

Buchans Chemist

Address: The Castle Practice, 2 Hawthorne Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0HH

Phone: 0121 7472920

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday08:30–19:00
Tuesday08:30–19:00
Wednesday08:30–19:00
Thursday08:30–19:00
Friday08:30–19:00
Saturday09:00–13:00
SundayClosed

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 9 April 2026

Summer Bank Holiday (31 August): hours not yet confirmed — call ahead
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ODS code: FDY44

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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.

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Search the NHS pharmacy finder using postcode B36 0HH, or search the GPhC register for Buchans Chemist. ODS code FDY44 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Firs Surgery

87 Kempson Road, B36 8LR
0121 7473586 NHS GP Surgery
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Parkfield Medical Centre

10 Parkfield Drive, Castle Bromwich, B36 9EJ
0121 7495757 NHS GP Surgery
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Arran Medical Centre

Burtons Way, B36 0SZ
0121 7704043 NHS GP Surgery
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The Castle Practice

2 Hawthorne Road, Castle Bromwich, B36 0HH
0121 7472422 NHS GP Surgery
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Green Lane Surgery

Smiths Wood Medical Ctr, Burtons Way, Smiths Wood, B36 0SZ
0121 7495115 NHS GP Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Buchans Chemist located?
Buchans Chemist is at The Castle Practice, 2 Hawthorne Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 0HH. 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 Buchans Chemist?
The ODS code for Buchans Chemist is FDY44. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Can I call Buchans Chemist before visiting?
Yes, you can call Buchans Chemist on 0121 7472920 to check medicine stock, confirm opening hours, or ask about NHS services before visiting in person. We always recommend calling ahead for urgent prescriptions.
Are there other NHS pharmacies near Buchans Chemist?
Yes — Castle Bromwich has 1 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Castle Bromwich, or browse the full Castle Bromwich listings.