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Paul Darling OBE KC

15th March 1960 – 2nd August 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden death of our much-loved Director, Paul Darling. Paul died suddenly on Friday, and Darling’s Pharmacy offers its condolences to his brother Ian, his wife Camilla, and his whole family. Paul was part of Darlings for his whole life; he loved his home, and he was fiercely proud of his roots here in the North-East. He was, of course, also a passionate NUFC supporter and was rarely happier than when in the stands at St James Park. 

There will be a condolences book in all three pharmacies for those who wish to remember Paul.

Darling’s Pharmacy – South Tyneside’s family pharmacy for over 100 years!

We offer many services including a free prescription ordering and delivery service covering the whole of South Tyneside. Please see our “Services” page for more information.

Our Services 

Flu jabs

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UTI Service

All 3 of our branches are offering a UTI (urinary tract infection) service for females aged 16 - 65. Just pop into one of our branches and talk to our Pharmacists who will be able to issue antibiotics if suitable.

New Medication Service

New Medicine Service (NMS) If you're prescribed a medicine to treat a long-term condition for the first time, you may be able to get extra help and advice about your medicine from your Darling's pharmacy.

Monitored Dosage Systems

At Darling's Pharmacy we offer a Monitored Dosage System that can help patients who take a lot of different medications at different times of day.

Online Prescriptions

You can now order your NHS repeat prescriptions online with Darling's. Ordering your NHS prescriptions online with Darling's takes the hassle out repeat prescriptions.

Stop Smoking Service

Your Local Darling's Pharmacy can advise you of the products available to prevent your cravings and can signpost you to your nearest stop smoking service.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if the contraception you have used has failed – for example, a condom has split or you have missed a pill.

"Think Pharmacy 1st" Minor Ailments Service

The "Think Pharmacy 1st" Minor Ailments Service aims to enable more patients to access NHS treatment and advice without requiring a GP or A&E.

FREE Prescription Delivery Service

We over a prescription delivery service free of charge across South Tyneside. 

We aim to deliver your prescription to you within 24 hours of us receiving it from your GP. We also offer a late afternoon service for any urgent medications such as antibiotics. 

For patients who receive a Monitored Dosage System, this will be delivered on the same day of the week each time. If you have multiple deliveries in a week, we will combine these into one but only if it is safe and appropriate to do so.

If you have any queries, please contact us on 0191 455 4551 or by emailing your nominated branch.

then and now

A Simple, Affordable Approach to Health Care

Darling’s operate three branches. Stepping off the Metro at Chichester, you will be greeted by the familiar, friendly sight of Darling’s on Chichester Corner – the beating heart and the original branch. From here we expanded to open our Dean Road branch and our branch next to Farnham Medical Centre.

Darling’s Chichester

1 Stanhope Parade
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4BB

0191 455 4551 opt 2

Darling’s Dean Road

88 Dean Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4AR

0191 455 4551 opt 3

Darling’s Farnham

433 Stanhope Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4QY

0191 455 4551 opt 4

“After having breast cancer and lots of problems with Medication the pharmacist showed excellent customer service skills and caring he put himself out and gave excellent customer service ringing around and getting me medication that suited me in time for my wedding trip to Canada.I was so happy , he saved the day and what a fantastic attitude.I cannot praise him or the practice enough, the staff are very busy but always very helpful .”

Customer Service Above and beyond

Debra

Better Health Care is Our Mission

Free prescription ordering and delivery service covering the whole of South Tyneside

Darling’s Farnham

433 Stanhope Road
South Shields
NE33 4QY

0191 455 4551 opt 4

Farnham Road

Darling’s Dean Road

88 Dean Road
South Shields
NE33 4AR

0191 455 4551 opt 3

Dean Road

Darling’s Chichester

1 Stanhope Pde
South Shields
NE33 4BB

0191 455 4551 opt 2