Farah Chemists, Armstrong Road
Community pharmacy · Newcastle upon Tyne
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Farah Chemists, Armstrong Road 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 5:30pm; Saturday and Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- NHS Pharmacy First
- Yes (see Pharmacy services)
- Address
- 136 Armstrong Road, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8PR
- Telephone
- 0191 273 5065
- Provider
- Farah Chemists Limited
- 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 5:30pm |
| Saturday and 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 22 October 2026.
Appointments and access
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 0191 273 5065
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Farah Chemists, Armstrong Road
136 Armstrong Road
Benwell
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 8PR
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Metrocentre about 20 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Armstrong Road-Ethel Street, Armstrong 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
| Registered name | Farah Chemists |
|---|---|
| Provider | Farah Chemists Limited |
| Type | Community pharmacy |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| NHS organisation code | FRX06 |
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), impetigo (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 April 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 | 1037507 |
|---|---|
| Status | Registered |
| Registered owner | Farah Chemists 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 Farah Chemists, Armstrong Road open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Farah Chemists, Armstrong Road?
Telephone: 0191 273 5065.
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