Byker Pharmacy
Community pharmacy · Newcastle upon Tyne
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Byker Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Newcastle upon Tyne. See its opening times, phone number, NHS services and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Community pharmacy
- Opening times
- Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm; Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- NHS Pharmacy First
- Yes (see Pharmacy services)
- Address
- 26 Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 1DR
- Telephone
- 0191 265 9318
- Provider
- S K Pharmacare Newcastle LTD
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
For urgent help when the pharmacy is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Opening days and times
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| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am to 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the pharmacy before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this pharmacy, opening times last confirmed by the pharmacy on 10 September 2026.
Appointments and access
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 0191 265 9318
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Byker Pharmacy
26 Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE6 1DR
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
Nearest station:
- Byker about 7 minutes' walkTyne and Wear Metro
Nearest bus stop: Shields Road - Morrisons, Shields Road, about 1 minute's walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the pharmacy before you go.
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the pharmacy. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the pharmacy before you go.
About this pharmacy
| Provider | S K Pharmacare Newcastle LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Community pharmacy |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| NHS organisation code | FFX93 |
We do not have a website address for this pharmacy yet.
Pharmacy services
NHS Pharmacy First
This pharmacy takes part in NHS Pharmacy First. You can get advice and, if needed, NHS treatment here for these 7 conditions without seeing a GP:
- sinusitis (age 12 and over)
- sore throat (age 5 and over)
- earache (age 1 to 17)
- infected insect bites (age 1 and over)
- impetigo (age 1 and over)
- shingles (age 18 and over)
- urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)
NHS records show the pharmacy recently provided Pharmacy First consultations for sinusitis (age 12 and over), sore throat (age 5 and over), earache (age 1 to 17), infected insect bites (age 1 and over) and urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64).
Other NHS services
- NHS blood pressure checks
- NHS contraception service (the pill)
- Free emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- New Medicine Service (help when you start a new medicine)
Based on the NHS services this pharmacy claimed for between May 2026 and June 2026. Services can change, so check with the pharmacy before you go.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority, pharmacy dispensing data (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Regulation and quality
Pharmacies in Great Britain must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which inspects them.
| Registration number | 1099644 |
|---|---|
| Status | Registered |
| Registered owner | S K Pharmacare Newcastle Ltd |
You can check the registration and read any inspection report on the GPhC register.
Source: GPhC list of registered pharmacies, as at 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Byker Pharmacy open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Byker Pharmacy?
Telephone: 0191 265 9318.
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