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AddressCardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BG
Phone01234 621018
Websitetesco.com
PostcodeMK42 0BG
TownBedford
CountyBedfordshire
NHS RegionEast Of England
ODS CodeFML15
NHS Pharmacy100 Hour ContractPhone Available

About this pharmacy

Tesco In-Store Pharmacy is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Bedford, Bedfordshire. 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 FML15.

Facilities at Tesco In-Store 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
100-hour NHS contract
Required minimum 100 hours/week
Wheelchair access
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
Hearing loop
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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
Accessible toilets
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
Parent and child parking spaces
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

Tesco In-Store Pharmacy

Address: Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BG

Phone: 01234 621018

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday09:00–21:00
Tuesday09:00–21:00
Wednesday09:00–21:00
Thursday09:00–21:00
Friday09:00–21:00
Saturday09:00–21:00
Sunday11:00–17:00

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 23 June 2026

Summer Bank Holiday (31 August): 10:00–16:00

ODS code: FML15

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 MK42 0BG, or search the GPhC register for Tesco In-Store Pharmacy. ODS code FML15 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Greensand Surgery (Ampthill)

The Health Centre, 57 Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SB
01525 631390 NHS GP Surgery
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Harrold Medical Practice

Peach'S Close, Harrold, MK43 7DX
01234 720225 NHS GP Surgery
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Flitwick Surgery

Highlands, Flitwick, MK45 1DW
01525 715300 NHS GP Surgery
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London Road Health Centre

84-86 London Road, MK42 0NT
01234 266851 NHS GP Surgery
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Queens Park Health Centre

23c Carlisle Road, Queen'S Park, MK40 4HR
01234 351661 NHS GP Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Tesco In-Store Pharmacy located?
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy is at Cardington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0BG. 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 Tesco In-Store Pharmacy?
The ODS code for Tesco In-Store Pharmacy is FML15. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Why is Tesco In-Store Pharmacy a 100-hour pharmacy?
Tesco In-Store 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 Tesco In-Store Pharmacy?
Yes — Bedford has 26 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Bedford, or browse the full Bedford listings.

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