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

Address71-73 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG
Phone01946 692978
PostcodeCA28 7JG
TownCumbria
NHS RegionNorth East And Yorkshire
ODS CodeFG498
NHS PharmacyPhone Available

About this pharmacy

W Fare Ltd is an NHS-contracted community pharmacy located in Cumbria. The pharmacy operates under the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework and is registered with the NHS Business Services Authority under ODS code FG498.

Facilities at W Fare 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
Confirmed on NHS pharmacy profile
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
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.
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Blood pressure check
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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

W Fare Ltd

Address: 71-73 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG

Phone: 01946 692978

Opening hours

Checking hours…
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
Saturday09:00–16:00
SundayClosed

Hours confirmed on the NHS pharmacy profile: 6 August 2026

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

ODS code: FG498

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 CA28 7JG, or search the GPhC register for W Fare Ltd. ODS code FG498 identifies this pharmacy on NHS systems.

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Nearby NHS GP Surgeries

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

Lowther Medical Centre

1 Castle Meadows, CA28 7RG
01946 692241 NHS GP Surgery
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Mansion House Surgery

19-20 Irish Street, CA28 7BU
01946 693660 NHS GP Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is W Fare Ltd located?
W Fare Ltd is at 71-73 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG. 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 W Fare Ltd?
The ODS code for W Fare Ltd is FG498. This code is used on NHS prescriptions and for Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations.
Can I call W Fare Ltd before visiting?
Yes, you can call W Fare Ltd on 01946 692978 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 W Fare Ltd?
Yes — Cumbria has 13 NHS-contracted community pharmacies in total. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other pharmacies in Cumbria, or browse the full Cumbria listings.

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