Monkbar Pharmacy Ltd

23/03/2026

🚨 Important: Meningitis (MenB) Vaccination Update 🚨

As you will be aware there has been an outbreak of meningococcal disease linked to Canterbury and the University of Kent.

If you are a student at the University of Kent or the University of Canterbury only, you may be eligible for a free MenB (Bexsero) vaccine (or have recently been in contact with affected groups or locations, including certain halls or a Canterbury nightclub between 5–16 March). Please bring your student ID card when attending.

If you’ve returned home and couldn’t get vaccinated locally, your GP practice can now provide this on request.

👉 Please contact your GP if you think you may be eligible
👉 Bring student identification with you to your appointment
👉 The vaccine requires 2 doses (second dose 28 days after the first)
👉 Vaccination helps protect you and others

Stay aware of symptoms and seek urgent medical help if you feel unwell.

20/03/2026

********MENINGITIS B UPDATE*****
Following the ongoing meningitis B outbreak in the South East of England we have received a large number of enquiries from people:
💉looking for the Meningitis B vaccine
🤒concerned that they may have symptoms of Meningitis

💉All UK supplies of MenB vaccine were initially quarantined awaiting advice from UKHSA.

💉20,000 doses have now been released nationally to pharmacies to provide private vaccinations. This is roughly 2 doses per pharmacy.

💉💉💉💉At Monkbar Pharmacy, we have received 4 doses. These have already been allocated. We are hopeful of more supplies over the coming weeks and are working hard to obtain these.

💉If you would like to go onto our wait list please email contact@monkbarpharmacy.co.uk with the name, DOB, contact email and phone number of the person(s) wanting vaccinating and we will be in touch as soon as we have secured your vaccine.

💉Please note that MenACWY vaccine will NOT provide protection against the Meningitis B strain. MenACWY is offered routinely to Yr9 pupils. This vaccination remains available administration privately but has been temporarily disabled from our website booking due to several bookings made in error. If you would like to book this, please email the pharmacy to arrange this.

🤒Symptoms of meningitis, septicaemia and meningococcal septicaemia can be found via a link in the comments below. If you are concerned that you, or someone you know, may have symptoms of meningitis it is important that you seek urgent medical advice.

👂Also listen out on BBC York radio today, BBC York Breakfast Show on Monday and BBC Look North evening news program on Monday where our Pharmacist, Vikki, will be talking more about this and sharing more information.

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26/11/2025

Ensure ordering your medicines is on your Christmas (To Do) List 💊🎄🎅

With Christmas fast approaching, please be reminded to request your prescriptions well before the holiday period.

Repeat prescriptions should be requested by Monday 15th December 2025 to guarantee that they are available in time for Christmas.

The same 5 working days turnover time applies. Your pharmacy may also need extra time to dispense your medications.

York Medical Group surgeries will be closed on Thursday 25th December and Friday 26th December. We will reopen on Monday 29th December 2025.

Information on how to order prescriptions can be found here >
https://www.yorkmedicalgroup.co.uk/prescriptions/

07/11/2025

🌟 At Monkbar Pharmacy York, we love helping our community stay healthy, whether you’re managing everyday medicines or preparing for an adventure abroad!

Your local pharmacist is always here to help with expert advice on prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and travel health. 🌍✈️

So next time you’re planning a trip, don’t hesitate to . We’re here for you!

📍 Monkbar Pharmacy – your trusted independent pharmacy and travel clinic in the heart of York.

06/11/2025

💚 It’s Week! 💚

Did you know your local pharmacy can now do even more to support your health without needing to see your GP first?

At Monkbar Pharmacy, our pharmacists can help through the NHS Pharmacy First and Pharmacy Contraceptive Services.

💊 Pharmacy First means you can visit us for expert advice and treatment for a range of common conditions, including ear infections (in children), sore throats, sinusitis, uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women under 65 (UTIs), shingles, impetigo and infected insect bites.

💗 Pharmacy Contraceptive Service
We can also provide contraceptive pills, including emergency hormonal contraception whether you’re starting for the first time or continuing your current supply. No GP appointment needed, and everything is handled with care and confidentiality.

This Week, remember that your local pharmacy is often the first place you need to go for friendly, expert care.

04/11/2025

Recently the BBC and ITV has been to visit our little pharmacy to discuss the challenges in community pharmacy and the closures, making York one of the top places hit by pharmacy closures. Our clinical lead pharmacist Vikki has been representing the team and championing the need for change in the sector for years and we are so proud of her, especially as this week is

04/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

03/11/2025

It takes years of training to be a pharmacist, but you can usually get an appointment to speak to one in no time at all at our pharmacy!

30/10/2025

08/10/2025

Do you or someone you know have experience in pharmacy? If so please apply and share!

Monkbar Pharmacy

08/10/2025

📆Mark you calendars!📆 Upcoming NHS App Support Sessions!

📌Acomb: Wednesday 08th October 9am - 12pm
📌Woodthorpe: Thursday 16th October 9am - 12pm
📌Monkgate: Tuesday 21st October 9am - 12pm
📌Tower Court: Friday 24th October 9am - 2pm

Our NHS App ambassadors will be available to assist with any queries, from setting up the app to making the most of its features, including managing appointments, tracking medications, and receiving important messages from the surgery.
If you're interested in learning more or would like to help patients with the NHS App, please let Reception know. We look forward to seeing you there!
Feel free to share this with family and friends who may benefit from attending.

06/10/2025

Do you have experience in Pharmacy and want to work in a small independent community pharmacy?
Monkbar Pharmacy are recruiting for experienced dispensers!
Please send us a cv to contact@monkbarpharmacy.co.uk