What is Direct2chemist?

Direct2chemist is a PHARMACY Pharmacy located in BB9, BB9 7TZ, England. Pharmacy Code: FTK48. Trading as: DIRECT2CHEMIST. Contractor: UM HEALTHCARE LTD. Data last updated: 2 January 2026. You can view detailed information about Direct2chemist including prescription dispensing statistics, Pharmacy First services, NMS consultations, and performance metrics on PharmAnalyser.

Who owns Direct2chemist?

Ownership information for Direct2chemist is available through the GPhC register. The contractor name is UM HEALTHCARE LTD. Trading as: DIRECT2CHEMIST. For official ownership details, visit the GPhC register. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

How many prescriptions does Direct2chemist dispense?

Prescription dispensing data for Direct2chemist 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 Direct2chemist's NHS payments and costs?

NHS payment data for Direct2chemist is available on this page. Direct2chemist 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 Direct2chemist provide?

Direct2chemist 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 Direct2chemist provide NMS or MCR consultations?

Direct2chemist 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 Direct2chemist to confirm available services.

Where is Direct2chemist located?

Direct2chemist is located in BB9, BB9 7TZ, England. Full address: SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON. Postcode: BB9 7TZ. ICB: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. GPS coordinates: 53.842385, -2.220759.

What services does Direct2chemist provide?

Direct2chemist 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. This is a private contractor. You can view detailed statistics and performance metrics for Direct2chemist on this page. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

How can I contact Direct2chemist?

Contact information for Direct2chemist is available through the NHS. The pharmacy is located at SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON. Postcode: BB9 7TZ. ICB: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. For more information, visit the GPhC register or contact the pharmacy directly.

What is the pharmacy code for Direct2chemist?

The pharmacy code for Direct2chemist is FTK48. This unique identifier is used by the NHS to identify the pharmacy in official records and prescription processing systems. The pharmacy is located in BB9, BB9 7TZ, England, ICB: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD.

What prescription data is available for Direct2chemist?

You can view comprehensive prescription data for Direct2chemist 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 Direct2chemist'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 Direct2chemist directly. Direct2chemist is located in BB9, BB9 7TZ, England at SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON, BB9 7TZ. Data last updated: 2 January 2026.

Is Direct2chemist open?

For current opening hours and availability, please contact Direct2chemist directly. Direct2chemist is located in BB9, BB9 7TZ, England at SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON, BB9 7TZ. You can find more information about Direct2chemist including services and contact details on this page.

What is Direct2chemist's address?

Direct2chemist is located at SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON, BB9 7TZ. ICB: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD. GPS coordinates: 53.842385, -2.220759.

Direct2chemist - Pharmacy in BB9 7TZ, England | FTK48 | PharmAnalyser

Pharmacy Analytics

DIRECT2CHEMIST

Contractor Trading Name: DIRECT2CHEMIST

Contractor Name: UM HEALTHCARE LTD

Region: NORTH WEST

Code: FTK48

Type: PHARMACY

Competitor Analysis

Overview

Full Address

SUITE 3 BRIDGEWATER HOUSE, 8 SURREY ROAD, NELSON, BB9 7TZ

Contractor/Dispenser Details

Contractor Name

UM HEALTHCARE LTD

Contractor Type

SINGLE CONTRACTOR

Dispenser Account Type

English Pharmacy

Region

NORTH WEST

Contractor Flags

Private Contractor

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 LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Code: E54000048

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)

Pendle 009B

Code: E01025182

Overall Deprivation

Rank 1,430

of 32,844 LSOAs in England

95.6%

Percentile

96%

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 1,460

96th percentile

Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits

💼

Employment

22.5%

Rank 4,271

87th percentile

Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people

🏥

Health

13.5%

Rank 6,451

80th percentile

Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality

📚

Education

13.5%

Rank 850

97th percentile

Lack of school qualifications and skills

🚨

Crime

9.3%

Rank 7,334

78th percentile

Recorded crime and disorder incidents

🏠

Housing Barriers

9.3%

Rank 4,876

85th percentile

Housing affordability and access to services

🌍

Living Environment

9.3%

Rank 118

100th percentile

Housing quality and air quality

Metadata

Data Source

contractor_details_2025_11

First Seen

2 January 2026

Last Updated

2 January 2026

Last Active

1 November 2025

Private

Yes

Claim Pd Paid Items

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