💊 How to Find a Pharmacy Near You (24-Hour & NHS)
Pharmacies offer far more than prescription dispensing. Here is how to find one near you and make the most of their services.
What Can a Pharmacist Do?
- Prescriptions — Dispense NHS and private prescriptions
- Pharmacy First — Treat 7 common conditions without a GP appointment (sore throat, UTI, earache, sinusitis, shingles, infected insect bites, impetigo)
- Vaccinations — Flu jab (£15–£25), travel vaccines, COVID boosters
- Medicine Use Reviews — Free review of all your medications
- Blood pressure checks — Quick, free, no appointment needed at most pharmacies
- Stop smoking support — Free NHS support with nicotine replacement therapy
- Emergency contraception — Available without prescription
Prescription Charges 2026
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single NHS prescription item | £9.90 |
| 3-month prepayment certificate (PPC) | £32.05 |
| 12-month PPC | £114.50 |
| Exempt groups (60+, under 16, benefits, maternity) | Free |
Finding a 24-Hour Pharmacy
Search Bookora for pharmacies near you with their opening hours displayed. Many supermarket pharmacies (Boots, Lloyds, Tesco) have extended or 24-hour services. In an emergency, NHS 111 can direct you to the nearest open pharmacy.
Can I get antibiotics from a pharmacist?
Some antibiotics (e.g. for UTIs or throat infections) are now available via Pharmacy First without a GP prescription. Ask your pharmacist — it is faster than waiting for a GP appointment.
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