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

Address1 Main Street, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1AJ
Phone01388 772280
PostcodeDL4 1AJ
TownCo Durham
NHS RegionNorth East And Yorkshire
ODS CodeFM788
NHS PharmacyPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Hancock & Ainsley Ltd is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Co Durham. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FM788.

Facilities at Hancock & Ainsley Ltd

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
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Wheelchair access
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Hearing loop
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Disabled access
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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.

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
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
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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

Hancock & Ainsley Ltd

Address: 1 Main Street, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1AJ

Phone: 01388 772280

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–12:00
SundayClosed

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 26 June 2026

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

ODS code: FM788

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 DL4 1AJ, or search the GPhC register for Hancock & Ainsley Ltd. ODS code FM788 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Hancock & Ainsley Ltd located?
Hancock & Ainsley Ltd is at 1 Main Street, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1AJ. 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 Hancock & Ainsley Ltd?
The ODS code for Hancock & Ainsley Ltd is FM788. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Can I call Hancock & Ainsley Ltd before visiting?
Yes, you can call Hancock & Ainsley Ltd on 01388 772280 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 Hancock & Ainsley Ltd?
Yes — Co Durham has 5 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Co Durham, or browse the full Co Durham listings.

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