Derwent Pharmacy

17/04/2026

It has come to our attention that there has been a mail drop across various parts of Ryedale regarding free prescription deliveries. This has been causing quite a bit of confusion for patients so we just wanted to clarify that this letter:

❌ IS NOT from the NHS
❌ IS NOT from one of the local community pharmacies

This letter is from a Distance Selling Pharmacy based in York. If the enclosed form is completed this will then switch your prescription nomination to them, which everyone has the choice to do, but it does mean you won't be getting your prescription through your normal means.

We have had a lot of phone calls and people asking in the pharmacy so thought best to try and let people know as there have been a number of people expecting their prescription here but it isn't as the nomination has changed.

26/11/2024

The Autumn/Winter Covid Vaccination program is anticipated to be completed by Friday 20th December 24. This is slightly earlier than previous years so please be aware if you (or a family member) is wanting the booster, this should be booked before then. We have just received some more vaccine (Comirnaty/Pfizer) to hopefully see us through to that date.

We are uploading appointments as clinics fill up so please check online (https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/) or phone 119. Please check your eligibility at https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/02/whos-eligible-for-the-2024-covid-19-vaccine-or-autumn-booster/

Flu vaccinations are also available (NHS or Private).

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06/11/2023

MORE APPOINTMENTS ADDED!

We have just added a few hundred appointments for the both COVID and FLU boosters over the coming weeks. Please look on the NHS website for eligibility and to book these.

In particular, there seems to be a drop in uptake of vaccinations locally and nationally for those who are under 65yrs and eligible so please get your booster booked.

19/10/2023

Covid BOOSTER and FLU appointment availability

We have created more appointment availability online for Covid Boosters AND/OR Flu vaccinations. If you are eligible for one, please book online with he NHS or by phoning 119.

If you have elderly relatives who may not have had their boosters yet this season, please speak to them and help them book.

The Flu vaccine is available on the NHS to adults who:
- are 65 and over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2024)
- have certain health conditions
- are pregnant
- are in long-stay residential care
- receive a carer's allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick
live with someone who is more likely to get a severe infection due to a weakened immune system, such as someone living with HIV, someone who has had a transplant, or is having certain treatments for cancer, lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

Covid Boosters are available for those who are:
- aged 65 years old or over (you need to be 65 years old by 31 March 2024)
- aged 6 months to 64 years old and are at increased risk
- living in a care home for older adults
- a frontline health or social care worker
- aged 16 to 64 years old and are a carer
- aged 12 to 64 years old and live with someone with a weakened immune system