How do I order my prescription online from Kingfisher Pharmacy in Wakefield?

Use our online prescription request form. Enter your details and select your Wakefield GP surgery. We collect your prescription from the surgery and contact you when ready for collection or local delivery.

How do I nominate Kingfisher Pharmacy as my pharmacy in Wakefield?

Telephone 01924 291898 or visit 192 Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1UE. Once nominated, we collect your prescriptions from your GP and have them ready and waiting.

What travel vaccinations are available in Wakefield?

Kingfisher Pharmacy Wakefield offers Hepatitis A (£55), Hepatitis B (£45/dose), Typhoid (£35), Meningitis ACWY (£55), Rabies (£65/dose), Japanese Encephalitis (£85/dose), Yellow Fever (£75), and seasonal flu jabs.

Flu Jabs in Horbury | kingfisher

Name: Kingfisher Pharmacy
Address: 192 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1UE, GB
Telephone: 01924 291898

Getting flu jabs in Horbury shouldn't mean a weeks-long wait at a walk-in clinic or a GP appointment you can't get until October. Kingfisher Pharmacy books flu jabs year-round and can usually fit you in within a few days—often the same day. We're in Wakefield city centre (WF1), a short trip from Horbury (WF4), and we keep it simple: free if you're NHS-eligible, £15 if you're paying privately. No hassle. Just protection.

Why Flu Jabs in Horbury Matters

Every autumn, hundreds of Horbury residents (postcode WF4) queue for flu jabs at their GP or a community clinic. Most GPs in the area run influenza clinics in September and October, but waiting lists fill fast. Kingfisher sits right in Wakefield city centre and can offer you a slot when it suits you—evenings, weekdays, no registration needed beyond a quick phone call. We stock the seasonal flu vaccine year-round and update to the new strain each autumn. If you're over 50, pregnant, immunocompromised, or have a long-term health condition, the NHS picks up the cost. If you're private, £15 is a straightforward, no-hidden-extras fee.

What's Included

A licensed pharmacist administers your jab — We're trained and registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You get a professional health check before the injection and confirmation that you're safe to have the vaccine, given any medicines or allergies you're on.
Quick in-and-out service — Call ahead or walk in. You're usually done within 15–20 minutes, from check-in to the needle and a cup of water.
Clear cost upfront — We'll tell you immediately whether the NHS covers it or it's £15 private. No surprises at the till.
Post-jab guidance — A sore arm, tiredness, or a low-grade temperature for a day or two is normal. We explain what to expect and when to contact your GP if something feels wrong.
Your GP is updated — We send confirmation to your registered doctor so they know you're protected and have the jab on your record.

Pricing & Process

Free flu jabs for NHS-eligible groups: over 65, pregnant or within a month of giving birth, immunocompromised, or on the long-term health condition list. Not sure if you qualify? Call us on 01924 291898 and we'll check.

Private flu jabs cost £15, cash or card, no appointment needed.

How to get yours: Ring us on 01924 291898, or just walk in when it suits you—most days we can fit you in the same day. Visit Kingfisher Pharmacy, 192 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1UE. Bring your NHS number if you have it (speeds things up), or your postcode will do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I'm over 50 but not sure if I'm on the NHS list. Do I have to pay?

A: If you're 65 or older, you automatically qualify free. If you're 50–64, you'll usually be eligible in the autumn when the NHS programme expands, but we can check on the day. If we can't verify your eligibility on the spot, we offer the private jab at £15 so you're not left unprotected. Speak to your pharmacist or GP if you're unsure whether a flu jab is right for you, given your health.

Q: Will it hurt? I really don't like needles.

A: It's tiny and quick—most people barely feel it. It goes into your upper arm and is done in a second or two. If you're nervous, let us know when you call or arrive, and we'll make sure you're sitting down and we'll talk you through it. You've had jabs before; this one's the same.

Q: I'm pregnant. Is it safe?

A: Yes. Flu jabs are safe in pregnancy and protect both you and your baby after birth. Pregnant people qualify for a free NHS jab. If you have concerns about any of the ingredients, speak to your pharmacist or GP, but the standard advice is clear—flu in pregnancy carries real risk, and the vaccine doesn't.

Q: When should I come in?

A: Flu season typically runs October through March. October or November is ideal, before the worst of winter. If it's December or later, you can still get protected—late-season jabs work well. Summer stocks dwindle, so give us a ring to check availability.

Q: Do I need an appointment?

A: No. You can walk in anytime. A quick call to 01924 291898 lets us know you're coming and means we have the vaccine ready—takes 30 seconds and saves you a wait.

Ready to book? Call 01924 291898 or visit Kingfisher Pharmacy, 192 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1UE to get your flu jab today. From Horbury, it's a short trip into town—we'll have you in and out in 20 minutes.