Tesco Instore Pharmacy

NHS Pharmacy in Birkenhead, Merseyside

Last updated: May 2026 · NHS data source

Address	Bidston Moss Extra, Bidston Link Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7AA
Postcode	CH43 7AA
Town	Birkenhead
County	Merseyside
NHS Region	North West
ODS Code	FFJ15

✓ NHS Pharmacy100 Hour Contract

About this pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Birkenhead, Merseyside. 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 FFJ15.

Facilities at Tesco Instore 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

Tesco Instore Pharmacy

📍 Address: Bidston Moss Extra, Bidston Link Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7AA

📞 Phone: Not listed in NHS dataset

🕐 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: FFJ15

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Riverside Surgery

525 New Chester Road, CH42 2AG

📞 0151 6453464 NHS GP Surgery

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Cavendish Medical Centre

Birkenhead Medical Building, 31 Laird Street, CH41 8DB

📞 0151 6521955 NHS GP Surgery

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Whetstone Lane Med Ctr

44 Whetstone Lane, CH41 2TF

📞 0151 6479613 NHS GP Surgery

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St Catherine'S Surgery

St. Catherines Health Centre, Church Road, CH42 0LQ

📞 01516 436700 NHS GP Surgery

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Hamilton Med Ctr

86 Market Street, CH41 6AJ

📞 0151 6490191 NHS GP Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Tesco Instore Pharmacy located?

Tesco Instore Pharmacy is at Bidston Moss Extra, Bidston Link Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH43 7AA. 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 Instore Pharmacy?

The ODS code for Tesco Instore Pharmacy is FFJ15. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.

Why is Tesco Instore Pharmacy a 100-hour pharmacy?

Tesco Instore 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 Instore Pharmacy?

Yes — Birkenhead has 17 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Birkenhead, or browse the full Birkenhead listings.