Market Street Pharmacy

NHS Pharmacy in Darwen, Lancashire

Last updated: May 2026 · NHS data source

Address	29-31 Market Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PS
Phone	01254 873977
Postcode	BB3 1PS
Town	Darwen
County	Lancashire
NHS Region	North West
ODS Code	FQ705

✓ NHS Pharmacy100 Hour ContractPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Market Street Pharmacy is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Darwen, Lancashire. 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 FQ705.

Facilities at Market Street 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.

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Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

Available — standard for NHS pharmacies

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100-hour NHS contract

Required minimum 100 hours/week

Wheelchair access

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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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Available NHS Services

NHS services typically offered by community pharmacies. Specific service availability is not part of the NHS public dataset — confirm with this pharmacy before visiting.

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NHS prescription dispensing

Available — all NHS pharmacies

Repeat prescription service

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New Medicines Service (NMS)

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Pharmacy First scheme

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Seasonal flu vaccination

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Blood pressure check

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Emergency contraception

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Smoking cessation service

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Contact and Opening Information

Market Street Pharmacy

📍 Address: 29-31 Market Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PS

📞 Phone: 01254 873977

🕐 Opening times: Opening hours are not included in the NHS public dataset. Please call the pharmacy to confirm current opening times. This pharmacy holds a 100-hour NHS contract, requiring it to open at least 100 hours per week.

📋 ODS code: FQ705

📞 Call 01254 873977 🧭 Get Directions

Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Darwen Healthcare

James Street West, BB3 1PY

📞 01254 964640 NHS GP Surgery

📞 Call

Darwen Healthlink

Darwen Health Centre, James Street West, BB3 1PY

📞 01254 226600 NHS GP Surgery

📞 Call

Spring-Fenisco Healthlink

Springfield Surgery, 102 Bolton Road, BB3 1BZ

📞 01254 282870 NHS GP Surgery

📞 Call

Hollins Grove Surgery

153 Blackburn Road, BB3 1ET

📞 01254 701961 NHS GP Surgery

📞 Call

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Market Street Pharmacy located?

Market Street Pharmacy is at 29-31 Market Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PS. 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 Market Street Pharmacy?

The ODS code for Market Street Pharmacy is FQ705. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.

Why is Market Street Pharmacy a 100-hour pharmacy?

Market Street 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 Market Street Pharmacy?

Yes — Darwen has 5 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Darwen, or browse the full Darwen listings.