Yakub Chemist is regarded as one of the leading pharmacy healthcare providers in the midlands and is known for its outstanding customer service. Yakub Chemist´s primary business is the conveniently located community retail pharmacy. Established in 1988 in the Highfields area of Leicester it has grown to become a lifeline to many of the local residents in the area. Providing a personalised and much of the time a first name basis service it has grown to become one of the busiest pharmacies in the area.
Yakub Chemist offers a FREE repeat prescription delivery service for NHS Prescriptions.
1. Nominate us at your GP/Yakub Chemist for electronic prescriptions
2. We prepare your medication according to your prescription
3. Your medication is delivered by our friendly delivery drivers. Alternatively, you may wish to arrange collection.
To improve communication with patients about their medication we send notifications, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/LSBx2DbbP6EQLQqSA to provide us with your contact details and also your communication preference.
Call 0116 251 2959 for further information.
Weekly disposable dossette trays are prepared, which may useful to help you take your medication on time and minimise the risk of you forgetting to take a dose.
At Yakub Chemist, we can prepare then deliver your dossete box on a monthly basis. Call 0116 251 2959 to speak to our dossette team to arrange a dossette.
We can dispense prescriptions written by a private doctor. Bring the prescription for dispensing and pay in-store.
At Yakub Chemist, we have many forms to help you to apply for the appropriate exemption where applicable, e.g. HC1 and medical exemption forms.
Alternatively, a NHS PPC may be more suitable. A PPC lets you get as many NHS prescriptions as you need for a set price. You can buy a PPC online directly from NHS (https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/buy-prescription-prepayment-certificate/start) or in-store.
Check your exemption: https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-my-nhs-exemption/start
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
Before your appointment, please may you kindly register and complete the digital questionnaire form (https://pharmadoctor.co.uk/patient/register) for the service you require. You must do this for EACH patient who will be attending. Should you require any further assistance or information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Allergies can be triggered by multiple allergens that you may be unknowingly exposed to in your everyday life. Identify your potential allergies by doing an allergy test that tests for 294 allergens.
Our Pharmacist can provide topical steroid medication to reduce inflammation in the skin associated with your allergies.
Our Pharmacist can provide tablets, eye drops, and nasal sprays to relief your Hay Fever symptoms (e.g. runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes etc), which may be over-the-counter or prescription only medication to purchase.
Please call us to book an appointment or for more information.
We’re Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm (closed for Lunch 1pm to 2pm), Saturday 9am to 3pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Our Address: 67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
If you suffer from acne, our pharmacist can provide topical treatments to reduce your acne.
Malaria is a serious and potentially fatal disease that is easily spread by mosquitoes mainly in tropical and subtropical countries.
Currently, there is no UK approved vaccination so anti-malaria medication is the best way to protect yourself in areas of risk.
These are available over-the-counter at Yakub Chemist, please call 0116 251 2959 for an appointment or
more information.
Our pharmacist can provide short-term back pain medication.
Free Flu vaccination available at Yakub Chemist for eligible patients. We also offer a private flu vaccination for patients who are not covered under the NHS Flu Programme.
Spasms or IBS symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and affect your everyday life. Speak our pharmacist for symptom relief.
Infections can be viral, fungal, or bacterial, and may be self-limiting that are managed easily with paracetamol, ibuprofen, or other products. Sometimes, infections may require antibiotics after careful consideration or testing, which our pharmacist can provide for:
> Uncomplicated chlamydia
> Outer ear infection
> Streptococcal throat infection
> Urinary tract infection: this service is available privately or via the NHS if you meet the criteria
> Bacterial conjunctivitis
During a business trip or holiday, jet lag affects many people causing sleeplessness in the nights and fatigue during the day. Our pharmacist can provide medication for short-term use to alleviate your jet lag.
If you suffer from migraines, our pharmacist can provide medication for:
1. Prevention of migraine attacks – available as an injection
2. Treatment for acute migraine attacks – available as tablets and nasal sprays
Short-term nausea can be managed with a short-course of anti-nausea medication, which can be provided by our pharmacist.
If you require vaccinations for occupational health (e.g. Hepatitis B for Dental Nurses) speak to our pharmacist. We can provide appointments to fit your busy schedule because we are open 7 days a week, including evenings.
Our finance team able to arrange flexible methods of payment, e.g. invoice or BACS to suit your
business requirements.
Our pharmacist can provide period delay medication without a prescription. This service may be suitable for patients who wish to delay their period for travel/holiday or a particular situation, e.g. exams, weddings etc.
Female pharmacists are also available to provide this service, if preferred.
Stay safe when you travel. Yakub Chemist offer Travel Vaccines. Bring in your vaccination history and we can do a FREE travel consultation.
Appointments 7 days a week, including evenings. We a verified Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Call 0116 251 2959 for an appointment or more information.
During a business trip or holiday, travellers’ diarrhoea can affect many people disrupting your time away. Our pharmacist can provide medication for short-term use to alleviate your symptoms.
Maintaining a healthy weight is extremely important. Our weight loss service can provide help with weight loss alongside diet and exercise to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Speak to our pharmacist for more information.
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
Protect yourself from flu during the flu season (September to March). Yakub Chemist can provide free NHS flu vaccination. If you do not meet the NHS criteria, then we may be able to offer the service privately.
> FREE NHS NMS Service provided by our pharmacist.
> Virtual appointment to improve the patient’s understanding of their condition and new medicine.
> Identify a potential adherence issue or side effect, then duly refer to GP.
> Structured support: 3 stage process.
Yakub Chemist can dispense NHS and private prescriptions.
If you would like to become a patient at Yakub Chemist:
1. Nominate Yakub Chemist either at your GP or our pharmacy.
2. Register for prescription collection and/or delivery.
Please call 0116 251 2959 for help
If you or someone you care for uses the same medicines regularly, you may be able to benefit from using the NHS Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service.
Ask us or your GP about the NHS eRD service.
This is an NHS service.
The service has been established to ensure better communication of changes to a patient’s medication when they leave hospital and to reduce incidences of avoidable harm caused by medicines. We will contact you when we receive a referral.
This is an NHS service.
We will receive a referral from NHS 111, Integrated Urgent Care Clinical Assessment Services, the 999 service, or your GP. This service can cover minor ailments or urgent medication supply.
This is a NHS Service that is FREE, confidential service for people who inject drugs. It is designed to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses by providing free, sterile injecting equipment and by disposing of used equipment safely. Visit us for more information or to use this service.
This is an NHS service where the pharmacist can supervise or provide certain medication for some patients. This is mainly part of a substance dependency rehabilitation programme. More advice can be found at Turning Point (visit: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/)
Please call us to book an appointment or for more information.
We’re Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm (closed for Lunch 1pm to 2pm), Saturday 9am to 3pm and Sunday 10am to 2pm
Our Address: 67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
Our pharmacists can provide antibiotic UTI treatment for females from 16 up to 65 years with UTI symptoms who meet the NHS criteria.
Visit us or call us for further information or a consultation. This is available as an NHS or private service depending on eligibility.
This is a NHS Service that is FREE, confidential service for people who inject drugs. It is designed to reduce the spread of blood borne viruses by providing free, sterile injecting equipment and by disposing of used equipment safely. Visit us for more information or to use this service.
This is an NHS service where the pharmacist can supervise or provide certain medication for some patients. This is mainly part of a substance dependency rehabilitation programme. More advice can be found at Turning Point (visit: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/)
Please note: some services may not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions.
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
Yakub Chemist are able to take pictures suitable for:
> Visa
> Passport
> Driving license
> Other ID applications
All pictures are printed in-store. No appointment required.
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
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> Dental trauma – analysis / management
> Post treatment e.g filling sensitivity, temporary crown – analysis / management
> Abscess / Infection – analysis / management
> Bleeding gums – analysis / management
> Bad breath causes – analysis / management
> Children’s teeth development – analysis / management
> Teenage Orthodontic development – analysis / management
> Ulcers / Sore spots – analysis / management
> TMJ Problems – analysis / management
> Comprehensive digital assessment across 22 risk areas
> Understand your unique risk factors and needs
> Get impartial advice on preventive procedures and regimes to achieve optimal dental health.
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Please note: this is not one of Yakub Chemist’s own service, we’re only acting as a affiliate.
67 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GQ
