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Dispensing Practice

Dean Medical Practice is a dispensing practice.

Dispensing practices differ from standard GP surgeries by directly providing medications to eligible patients, improving access in rural areas where pharmacies are scarce. This integration streamlines care and reduces the burden on external pharmacies.

Patients are only eligible for dispensing services if they live at least 1.6 km (1 mile) from the nearest pharmacy.

Dean Medical Practice has three dispensaries, they are located at the following sites:

Blakeney Surgery

Coleford Medical Practice

Lydbrook Health Centre

Dispensary Opening Hours

Blakeney Surgery dispensary, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1pm & 2pm to 6.30pm

Coleford Medical Practice dispensary, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:45pm & 1:30pm to 6pm

Lydbrook Health Centre dispensary, Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:45pm & 1:30pm to 6pm

All of our sites are closed on bank holidays

Important: Dispensing Service

If you would like to use this service, please check with reception to see if you are eligible.

Page published: 17 October 2025
Last updated: 17 October 2025