Call 01462 456169 Directions NHS opening times

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

Address8 Redhill Road, Westmill Estate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NQ
Phone01462 456169
PostcodeSG5 2NQ
TownHitchin
CountyHertfordshire
NHS RegionEast Of England
ODS CodeFPG27
NHS PharmacyPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Cross Chemist is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FPG27.

Facilities at Cross 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.

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Available — standard for NHS pharmacies
Wheelchair access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Hearing loop
Contact pharmacy to confirm
Disabled access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
Car parking nearby
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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Signing services
Contact pharmacy to confirm
Private consultation room or area
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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
Screening and test 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
Contact pharmacy to confirm
Seasonal flu vaccination
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Vaccination services” category. Call to confirm.
Blood pressure check
Likely available — part of the confirmed “Screening and test services” category. Call to confirm.
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

Cross Chemist

Address: 8 Redhill Road, Westmill Estate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NQ

Phone: 01462 456169

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–13:00
SundayClosed

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 1 August 2026

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

ODS code: FPG27

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 SG5 2NQ, or search the GPhC register for Cross Chemist. ODS code FPG27 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Larksfield And Arlesey Medical Practice

Larksfield & Arlesey Surgery, Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB
01462 732200 NHS GP Surgery
Call

The Portmill Surgery

114 Queen Street, SG4 9TH
01462 451575 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Bancroft Medical Centre

Bancroft Court, 30-35 Bancroft, SG5 1LH
01462 654040 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Regal Chambers Surgery

50 Bancroft, SG5 1LL
01462 453232 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Whitwell Surgery

60 High Street, Whitwell, SG4 8AG
01438 871398 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Cross Chemist located?
Cross Chemist is at 8 Redhill Road, Westmill Estate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NQ. 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 Cross Chemist?
The ODS code for Cross Chemist is FPG27. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Can I call Cross Chemist before visiting?
Yes, you can call Cross Chemist on 01462 456169 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 Cross Chemist?
Yes — Hitchin has 6 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Hitchin, or browse the full Hitchin listings.

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