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Address36 Avondale Avenue, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7QS
Phone0191 5840600
Websitesunderlandtravelclinic.com
PostcodeDH4 7QS
TownHoughton Le Spring
CountyTyne & Wear
NHS RegionNorth East And Yorkshire
ODS CodeFWW04
NHS PharmacyPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Penshaw Pharmacy is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FWW04.

Facilities at Penshaw 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
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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
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.
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

Penshaw Pharmacy

Address: 36 Avondale Avenue, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7QS

Phone: 0191 5840600

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: 30 March 2026

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

ODS code: FWW04

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 DH4 7QS, or search the GPhC register for Penshaw Pharmacy. ODS code FWW04 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

West Rainton Surgery

The Surgery, Woodland View, West Rainton, DH4 6RQ
0191 5843809 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Hetton Group Practice

Francis Way, Hetton-Le-Hole, DH5 9EZ
0191 5261177 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Herrington Medical Centre

Philadelphia Lane, DH4 4LE
0191 5842632 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Kepier Medical Practice

Leyburn Grove, DH4 5EQ
0191 5842106 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Houghton Medical Group,

The Health Centre, Church Street, DH4 4DN
0191 5842154 NHS GP Surgery
Call

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Penshaw Pharmacy located?
Penshaw Pharmacy is at 36 Avondale Avenue, Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 7QS. 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 Penshaw Pharmacy?
The ODS code for Penshaw Pharmacy is FWW04. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Can I call Penshaw Pharmacy before visiting?
Yes, you can call Penshaw Pharmacy on 0191 5840600 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 Penshaw Pharmacy?
Yes — Houghton Le Spring has 12 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Houghton Le Spring, or browse the full Houghton Le Spring listings.

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