Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pharmacy in York for All Healthcare Needs
Monkbar Pharmacy is York's only late-night independent pharmacy, established in 2012 by local pharmacists Paul Brett and Neil Withycombe. We pride ourselves on delivering consistently high-quality healthcare services, combining decades of professional experience with a commitment to patient-centred care. Our team of registered pharmacy professionals offers comprehensive services including travel vaccinations, prescription dispensing, family planning, and chronic disease management. As a registered Yellow Fever Centre, we provide expert travel health advice alongside NHS and private vaccination programmes.We prioritise accessibility, offering extended opening hours and prescription delivery services to meet the needs of York residents and visitors. Our pharmacists actively collaborate with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care and community health initiatives. With a focus on innovation and education, we continually expand our services to address evolving public health requirements while maintaining the personal touch of a local pharmacy.
Services
Travel Vaccines
Flu Vaccination
Prescription Delivery
Family Planning
Weight Loss Service
Blood Pressure Checks
Occupational Health
Malaria Prevention
Contraception Services
Medication Reviews
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Established in 2012 by local pharmacists with decades of combined experience
- Registered Yellow Fever Centre with specialist travel health services
- Extended opening hours including evenings and weekends
- Comprehensive NHS and private vaccination programmes
- Personalised prescription delivery and nomination services
Associations and certifications
- General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Services
Travel Vaccines
Monkbar Pharmacy offers comprehensive travel vaccination services including yellow fever, meningitis, and hepatitis vaccines. Our registered clinicians provide personalised risk assessments and administer over 20 travel-specific vaccines. Patients receive official vaccination certificates for international travel requirements, with expert advice on disease prevention in high-risk destinations.
Flu Vaccination
We provide annual flu vaccination services for private patients and NHS-eligible groups. Our programme includes seasonal influenza vaccines administered by experienced pharmacists, with options for private vaccination outside NHS eligibility criteria. The service helps reduce flu transmission and protects vulnerable populations through community immunisation.
Prescription Services
Our pharmacy offers NHS prescription dispensing, private medication supply, and prescription delivery services. We support patient medication adherence through prescription nomination, repeat dispensing, and clinical medication reviews. The team provides expert pharmaceutical advice on all prescribed treatments and potential drug interactions.
Family Planning
We deliver comprehensive family planning services including emergency contraception, oral contraceptives, and contraceptive advice. Our pharmacists provide confidential consultations on contraceptive options and administer necessary prescriptions while maintaining strict patient confidentiality and following clinical governance standards.
Malaria Prevention
The pharmacy offers malaria risk assessments and prophylaxis medication for international travellers. Our clinicians recommend destination-specific prevention strategies, including appropriate antimalarial tablets and bite prevention measures. We provide up-to-date health advisories for malaria-endemic regions and coordinate prevention plans with vaccination schedules.
People
Paul Brett
Pharmacist
Qualified in 2005 from University of Bradford, Paul has extensive community pharmacy experience. He co-founded Monkbar Pharmacy in 2012 to prioritise patient care over profits. Specialises in patient-centred service and pharmacy innovation.
Neil Withycombe
Pharmacist
Qualified in 2001 from University of Sunderland, Neil brings expertise from various pharmacy settings. As co-founder, he focuses on clinical excellence and customer service standards. Actively involved in professional development and pharmacy education.
Vikki Brett
Manager
Qualified pharmacist from University of Bradford, Vikki manages daily operations. With hospital pharmacy and academic experience, she represents York pharmacists in healthcare collaborations and national projects. Leads innovative service development.
Sarah
Supervisor
Joined in 2015, Sarah oversees daily pharmacy operations. As Safeguarding Lead, she ensures patient safety while coordinating team activities. Brings extensive practical pharmacy experience and community engagement expertise.
Questions
What travel health services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive travel health services including vaccinations, malaria prevention, and risk assessments for international travel.
Do you offer NHS flu vaccinations?
Yes, we provide NHS flu vaccinations for eligible groups including over-65s and those with medical conditions.
Can I nominate you as my prescription pharmacy?
Yes, we offer prescription nomination services allowing direct electronic transfer of your NHS prescriptions.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9:15am-9pm and Sunday 8:30am-7pm with daily closure 2:30-3pm.
Do you deliver medications?
Yes, we offer prescription delivery services for local York residents.
Are you a registered Yellow Fever Centre?
Yes, we are an official Yellow Fever vaccination centre providing required certificates for international travel.
Reviews (4)
Tatia Pasadaki
Oct 10, 2020
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Super friendly staff, amazing to my little one who had her flu jab today (even spoke greek to her ;) ). highly recommended
Louisa Stevens
Apr 18, 2020
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Once again Monkbar Pharmacy have provided exceptional service and gone out of their way to help us. Thank you all for everything you are doing for your community! Can't recommend this pharmacy highly enough.
Christine Cockett
Jan 29, 2020
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The service is exceptional. Not only do they deliver medication, but when medication is found in a store, they contact the person's doctor who conveys the message to known contact numbers and then also ring the customer to check they've got the message and get their property back; this service could save lives, and help people live longer in their own homes. Many thanks!
Lydia Dean
Sep 24, 2019
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We popped in yesterday afternoon on a flying visit to pick up some medication for my daughter. The member of staff behind the till was so helpful, empathetic and friendly, and gave really clear instructions. Really excellent! Thank you 😊
