1000+ Happy Patients

Top-Rated Local Pharmacy in Colchester

Your independent community pharmacy on the High Street in Dedham, serving Colchester and the surrounding Essex villages with NHS and private healthcare services since 2015.

Travel Vaccine

Weight Loss Service

Earwax Removal

Vitamin B12 Injections

We are Regulated by
leading clinical authorities

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Offering Healthcare Solutions to the
Community for 10+ Years

Dedham Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy on the High Street in the historic village of Dedham, Essex. Serving patients across Colchester and the wider north Essex area, we provide a full range of NHS and private services from a purpose-built consultation room.

Whether you need a repeat prescription collected, a travel vaccine before your next trip, or a private appointment with a pharmacist, our experienced team is here for you.

Our Social Handels

Working Hours

Monday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
10+

Years of Experience

6 Days

Open Every Week

Services We Offer at Dedham Pharmacy

Travel Vaccine

We offer expert travel vaccinations and antimalarial prescriptions to keep you safe on your journey.

Weight Loss Service

Clinically supported weight management consultations, including access to prescription-only treatments.

Ear Wax Removal

Microsuction ear wax removal carried out by a trained clinician in our private consultation room.

Allergy Test

Identify specific allergens through a clinically supervised test, helping you manage symptoms and plan your care with confidence.

Vitamin B12 Injections

Private B12 injections administered in our consultation room, suitable for those with deficiency or seeking to supplement their levels.

Erectile Dysfunction

Discreet consultations with a pharmacist to discuss treatment options and access appropriate medication, without the wait for a GP.

Altitude Sickness Treatment

Get access to appropriate preventive medication before travelling to high-altitude destinations, assessed by our trained pharmacist.

Period Delay

Prescription-strength period delay tablets available via a short private consultation with our pharmacist.

NHS Blood Pressure Checking

A free NHS service to check your blood pressure and help identify hypertension early, no appointment needed.

NHS Contraception Service

Access ongoing contraception support and supply through the NHS, without needing a GP referral.

Prescriptions Service

We dispense NHS and private prescriptions, including repeat prescriptions with free home delivery across the local area.

New Medicine Service

If you have been prescribed a new medicine for a long-term condition, our pharmacist will support you through the first few weeks of treatment.

Our Effortless Prescription Service at Dedham Pharmacy

Dispensing NHS and private prescriptions across Colchester and north Essex, with flexible collection and free home delivery options.

Collect In Store

Walk in during opening hours and collect your prescription the same day. Our team will have it ready and waiting.

Order Online or Via App

Manage your repeat prescriptions online or through the NHS App -- request, track, and collect without calling the surgery.

Electronic Prescription Service

We are fully set up for EPS, meaning your GP can send your prescription directly to us electronically. No paper needed.

Vaccinations We Offer at
Dedham Pharmacy

We offer both NHS-funded and private vaccinations at our Dedham pharmacy.

Travel Vaccines

Destination-specific vaccinations administered at our in-house travel clinic, covering a wide range of routes and travel types.

Private Flu Vaccine

If you do not qualify for the free NHS vaccine, our private flu jab is available throughout the autumn and winter season.

HPV Vaccine

Protection against the human papillomavirus strains most commonly linked to cervical cancer and genital warts, available privately.

Chickenpox Vaccine

A two-dose private vaccine for children and adults who have not had chickenpox, reducing the risk of a potentially severe infection.

NHS Flu Vaccine

Free flu vaccination for eligible patients including over 65s, pregnant women, and those with long-term health conditions.

Our Travel Health Clinic

Dedham Pharmacy runs an established travel health clinic from the High Street in Dedham, serving Colchester and the surrounding Essex area.

We offer destination-specific vaccines, antimalarial prescriptions, yellow fever vaccinations with same-day certificates, and altitude sickness treatment, all assessed by our trained travel pharmacist.

Destinations Our Travel Clinic Covers

Why Patients Choose Dedham Pharmacy

As an independent pharmacy, we have the flexibility to offer services that larger chains simply cannot, delivered personally by a team that knows its patients.

How to Get the Most Out of
Dedham Pharmacy

Register for Your NHS Prescriptions

Nominate Dedham Pharmacy as your chosen dispenser and we will collect your repeat prescriptions directly from your GP surgery, including free home delivery to your door.

Step 01

Access Free NHS Services

From blood pressure checks and flu jabs to the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, a number of NHS-funded services are available here without needing a GP appointment.

Step 02

Book a Private Consultation

Our private services, from ear wax removal and B12 injections to travel vaccines and weight management, are available to book online or by calling the pharmacy directly.

Step 03

Ask the Pharmacist

Our pharmacist is available in store throughout opening hours for advice on medication, symptoms, over-the-counter treatments, and whether a GP referral is genuinely needed.

Step 04

Meet the Man Behind Dedham Pharmacy

Mandeep Sandhu

Superintendent Pharmacist

Mandeep Sandhu is the superintendent pharmacist and owner of Dedham Pharmacy, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under registration number 2064849. 

With over a decade of experience in community pharmacy practice, Mandeep leads the clinical services at Dedham including the travel health clinic, weight management programme, and private consultation services.

What Our Patients Say About Dedham Pharmacy

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Very friendly but thorough discussion around vaccination requirements. Vaccinations administered with minimal fuss. Very good experience!
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Kevin Ramplin
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Ear wax removal - very efficient and friendly service.
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Mark & Anne-Marie Perkins
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Great service, very kind, sensitive and knowledgeable
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Robert Gamble
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Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Madeline
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Andrew Smith
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Fantastic service. Had blood taken and the phlebotomy person was great. Pain free extract. Thankyou.
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David Couldrey
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Had a great experience for my initial consultation and allergen testing. The staff were incredibly welcoming, explained every step clearly, and made the whole process quick and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
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Dan Bagley
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Wonderful service, gentle and professional
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Caroline Dowding
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lovely staff and so efficient and friendly. I can't rate them highly enough
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Paul sharland
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Very clean good service for ear wax removal would highly recomend
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Lynette Burgess
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Very helpful pre-visit information and questions answered, all on email, thank you. Lovely location in Dedham and handy, nearby, free parking. Not sure about buses as it’s a rural location. Level access in the pharmacy itself and we were seen promptly. Friendly service. A mix up on cost which was eventually sorted loses it one star.

Serving Colchester and the Surrounding Areas

Dedham
Ardleigh
East Bergholt
Langham
Manningtree
Great Horkesley
West Bergholt
Mile End
Lexden
Lawford
Mistley
Boxted
Higham
Brantham
Wivenhoe
Stratford St Mary
Little Horkesley
Cattawade
Copford

Find Dedham Pharmacy in Colchester

Opening Hours

Monday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

Order Your Prescription

Skip the queue and manage your repeats online through our secure patient portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dedham Pharmacy offer same-day prescriptions?

Yes. We dispense NHS and private prescriptions during opening hours. Repeat prescriptions can also be ordered online and collected in store or delivered free.

No. Most private services at Dedham Pharmacy, including ear wax removal, B12 injections, and travel vaccinations, are available to book directly without a GP referral.

Yes. We are a designated yellow fever centre and can issue same-day International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) following the appointment.

You can nominate us as your preferred pharmacy through your GP surgery, via the NHS App, or by speaking to our team in store. We handle the rest.

We cover a wide range of destinations and vaccines including yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis ACWY, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and antimalarials. A travel health consultation is required first.

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