What is Howards Chemist?

Howards Chemist is a PHARMACY Pharmacy located in BL1, BL1 3BG, England. Pharmacy Code: FM026. Trading as: HOWARDS CHEMIST. Contractor: PATEL CG & UG - SYKES CHEMISTS LTD. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. You can view detailed information about Howards Chemist including prescription dispensing statistics, Pharmacy First services, NMS consultations, and performance metrics on PharmAnalyser.

Who owns Howards Chemist?

Ownership information for Howards Chemist is available through the GPhC register. The contractor name is PATEL CG & UG - SYKES CHEMISTS LTD. Trading as: HOWARDS CHEMIST. For official ownership details, visit the GPhC register. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

How many prescriptions does Howards Chemist dispense?

Prescription dispensing data for Howards Chemist is available on this page. The pharmacy dispenses NHS prescriptions and data is updated monthly from official NHS England sources. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. View detailed statistics and historical trends on PharmAnalyser.

What are Howards Chemist's NHS payments and costs?

NHS payment data for Howards Chemist is available on this page. Howards Chemist receives NHS payments through the Single Activity Fee (SAF) of £1.46 per item dispensed, plus additional fees for special services, controlled drugs, and other professional fees as outlined in the Drug Tariff. Payment information is updated monthly from official NHS England sources. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. View detailed payment statistics and historical trends on PharmAnalyser.

What Pharmacy First services does Howards Chemist provide?

Howards Chemist provides Pharmacy First services covering conditions like acute otitis media, sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. Pharmacy First allows patients to receive treatment for common conditions directly from the pharmacy.

Does Howards Chemist provide NMS or MCR consultations?

Howards Chemist may provide NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations. NMS helps patients who are starting new medicines to use them safely and effectively. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. Contact Howards Chemist at 01204 840925 to confirm available services.

Where is Howards Chemist located?

Howards Chemist is located in BL1, BL1 3BG, England. Full address: 188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON. Postcode: BL1 3BG. ICB: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. GPS coordinates: 53.585543, -2.448717. Contact: 01204 840925.

What services does Howards Chemist provide?

Howards Chemist provides NHS prescription dispensing services, Pharmacy First services covering conditions like acute otitis media, sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, uncomplicated UTI, minor illness referrals, and urgent medicine supply, and NMS (New Medicine Service) consultations. You can view detailed statistics and performance metrics for Howards Chemist on this page. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

How can I contact Howards Chemist?

You can contact Howards Chemist by phone at 01204 840925. The pharmacy is located at 188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON. Postcode: BL1 3BG. ICB: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. For more information, visit the GPhC register or contact the pharmacy directly.

What is the pharmacy code for Howards Chemist?

The pharmacy code for Howards Chemist is FM026. This unique identifier is used by the NHS to identify the pharmacy in official records and prescription processing systems. The pharmacy is located in BL1, BL1 3BG, England, ICB: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. HWB: BOLTON. LPC: COMMUNITY PHARMACY GREATER MANCHESTER.

What prescription data is available for Howards Chemist?

You can view comprehensive prescription data for Howards Chemist including items dispensed, Pharmacy First services, and NMS consultations. The data is updated monthly from official NHS sources and includes historical trends, performance metrics, and detailed statistics. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. All data is sourced directly from NHS England official datasets.

What are Howards Chemist's opening hours?

Opening hours data for England pharmacies is published quarterly by NHS England and is available on this page. For current opening hours and availability, please contact Howards Chemist directly at 01204 840925. Howards Chemist is located in BL1, BL1 3BG, England at 188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 3BG. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

Is Howards Chemist open?

For current opening hours and availability, please contact Howards Chemist directly at 01204 840925. Howards Chemist is located in BL1, BL1 3BG, England at 188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 3BG. You can find more information about Howards Chemist including services and contact details on this page.

What is Howards Chemist's address?

Howards Chemist is located at 188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 3BG. ICB: NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. GPS coordinates: 53.585543, -2.448717. Phone: 01204 840925.

Howards Chemist - Pharmacy in BL1 3BG, England | FM026 | PharmAnalyser

Pharmacy Analytics

HOWARDS CHEMIST

Contractor Trading Name: HOWARDS CHEMIST

Contractor Name: PATEL CG & UG - SYKES CHEMISTS LTD

HWB: BOLTON

Region: NORTH WEST

Code: FM026

Type: PHARMACY

Competitor Analysis

Overview

Full Address

188-190 CHORLEY OLD ROAD, BOLTON, BL1 3BG

Contact Information

Telephone

01204 840925

Contractor/Dispenser Details

Contractor Name

PATEL CG & UG - SYKES CHEMISTS LTD

Contractor Type

MORE THAN 5 SHOPS

Dispenser Account Type

English Pharmacy

Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB)

BOLTON

Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC)

COMMUNITY PHARMACY GREATER MANCHESTER

Region

NORTH WEST

Dispensing Activity

Opening Hours

Prescription Sources

EPS Nominations

Nearby Locations

Search radius:

Within 2 km

No pharmacies found within 2 km

Commissioning

Commissioning & Geographic Information

Integrated Care Board

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Code: E54000057

English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)

Understanding IMD

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) measures relative deprivation across England. It ranks all 32,844 Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs) from most deprived (rank 1) to least deprived (rank 32,844).

Key Points:

Lower rank = Higher deprivation (more challenging socioeconomic conditions)
Higher rank = Lower deprivation (better access to resources and opportunities)
Measures area-level deprivation, not individual circumstances
Combines 7 domains with different weights (Income & Employment are most important at 22.5% each)

Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA)

Bolton 015B

Code: E01004869

Overall Deprivation

Rank 821

of 32,844 LSOAs in England

97.5%

Percentile

98%

Low Deprivation

This area is in the least deprived 20% nationally

Lower levels of deprivation typically indicate better access to resources and services

Quintile (5 groups)

of 5

Most Deprived

Bottom 20% - Most deprived areas

Decile (10 groups)

of 10

Most Deprived

Bottom 20% - Highest deprivation

Deprivation by Domain

Each domain measures a specific aspect of deprivation. Lower ranks = higher deprivation in that area. Domains are weighted differently in the overall IMD score.

💰

Income

22.5%

Rank 1,378

96th percentile

Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits

💼

Employment

22.5%

Rank 1,299

96th percentile

Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people

🏥

Health

13.5%

Rank 2,867

91th percentile

Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality

📚

Education

13.5%

Rank 1,274

96th percentile

Lack of school qualifications and skills

🚨

Crime

9.3%

Rank 1,695

95th percentile

Recorded crime and disorder incidents

🏠

Housing Barriers

9.3%

Rank 7,294

78th percentile

Housing affordability and access to services

🌍

Living Environment

9.3%

Rank 1,925

94th percentile

Housing quality and air quality

Metadata

Data Source

contractor_details_2025_01

First Seen

2 January 2026

Last Updated

2 January 2026

Last Active

1 January 2025

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