Independent
A.H. Hale - Pharmacy/Chemist
8 Argyle St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BQ
Bathwick — England
No website listed
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-5:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Bath, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Bath, the UNESCO World Heritage city with around 100,000 residents and over 6 million annual visitors, has 21 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Twerton, Oldfield Park, Larkhall, Weston, and surrounding villages. Famous for its Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, and Georgian architecture, Bath's pharmacies serve a uniquely diverse population: local residents, students from the University of Bath and Bath Spa University, and millions of tourists who may need healthcare away from home. Bath pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, travel health advice, and sexual health services. The city's affluent demographic and health-conscious population create strong demand for private health services, specialist skincare, and wellness products alongside NHS care. Many Bath pharmacies stock an extensive range of premium health and beauty products reflecting the city's spa heritage and visitor expectations. Extended opening hours in the city centre accommodate tourists and students needing healthcare outside normal GP hours.
Bath's healthcare is managed by NHS Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, serving around 700,000 people across the region. The Royal United Hospital Bath (RUH) on Combe Park is the major acute hospital, providing emergency, maternity, specialist cancer, and surgical services. Community pharmacies in Bath work closely with the RUH and numerous GP practices serving Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). Bath's relatively affluent and older-than-average permanent population creates demand for chronic disease management, medication reviews, and healthy ageing services. The two universities (University of Bath on Claverton Down with 20,000 students, Bath Spa at Newton Park) create significant demand for sexual health services, mental health support, and emergency contraception. Tourist pharmacy needs include travel sickness, sunscreen, minor injury supplies, and emergency medication when visitors fall ill away from home. Bath pharmacies participate in NHS Pharmacy First, stop smoking programmes, flu vaccination, and health screening services.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Bath residents and visitors should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The Royal United Hospital Bath (RUH, Combe Park, BA1 3NG) provides 24/7 emergency services and is accessible by buses 20, 21, and U1. The RUH also operates an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions. City centre pharmacies, particularly on High Street and in SouthGate shopping centre, offer extended hours serving tourists and students. Boots on Westgate Street provides some of the longest hours in the city. For tourists needing emergency medication, NHS 111 can direct to the nearest open pharmacy or arrange emergency supply. Bath's compact, walkable centre means most pharmacies are easily accessible on foot from the main tourist areas. In genuine emergencies (chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding), always call 999. The RUH has excellent trauma facilities given Bath's cycling and outdoor activity culture. University of Bath's campus has an on-site health centre for students during term time.
Bath's compact Georgian city centre makes pharmacy access excellent on foot, with most central pharmacies within 10-15 minutes' walk of the Roman Baths or Bath Spa railway station. Bath Spa station (served by GWR with direct trains to Bristol Temple Meads in 15 minutes and London Paddington in 90 minutes) has pharmacies within easy walking distance along Southgate Street and in SouthGate shopping centre. The city's hilly topography (built on seven hills) can make walking challenging, particularly for those with mobility issues - bus services operated by First Bus connect hillier residential areas like Odd Down, Combe Down, and Weston to the city centre. The park and ride services (Odd Down, Lansdown, Newbridge, Batheaston) bring visitors and commuters close to city centre pharmacies. Bath has limited parking and high congestion, making public transport or walking preferable. For residents in outlying BANES villages (Norton St Philip, Paulton, Radstock, Midsomer Norton), Bath city pharmacies are typically the most accessible specialist option, though local village pharmacies also serve these communities.
Several Bath city centre pharmacies open on Sundays, including Boots on Westgate Street and pharmacies in SouthGate shopping centre. Larger supermarket pharmacies (Sainsbury's on Green Park Road) also offer Sunday opening. Hours are typically reduced (10am-4pm or 11am-5pm). Use our "Open Now" filter for current availability. The RUH hospital pharmacy serves inpatients but not the general public on Sundays.
Any NHS pharmacy in Bath can dispense NHS prescriptions issued anywhere in the UK. Bring your prescription (paper or electronic via NHS App) to any city centre pharmacy. For private or foreign prescriptions, pharmacies will advise on options. If you've forgotten medication from home, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency supply in many cases. Boots on Westgate Street and central independents are most convenient for visitors.
The University of Bath campus on Claverton Down has a health centre with limited pharmacy services during term time. For full pharmacy services, students travel to Oldfield Park (Moorland Road) or the city centre - both accessible by the U1 university bus. Oldfield Park has several pharmacies popular with students given lower prices and proximity. The University health centre can prescribe and some prescriptions can be collected at local pharmacies.
Yes, several Bath pharmacies offer travel health consultations and vaccinations including hepatitis A/B, typhoid, meningitis ACWY, yellow fever (specialist centres), and malaria prevention. Book in advance as travel clinics fill quickly, especially before summer and winter holidays. The Royal United Hospital travel clinic is another option for complex travel health needs. Many Bath pharmacies stock a wide range of travel health products given the city's international visitor base.
Oldfield Park (Moorland Road and surrounding streets) has several community pharmacies popular with students and local residents. Twerton is served by pharmacies on High Street Twerton. These western Bath areas are well-served compared to some hillier residential areas. Bus services connect these areas to the city centre. Pharmacy opening hours in these areas tend to be traditional Monday-Saturday daytimes.
Bath has a mix of national chains (Boots, Lloyds) and independent pharmacies. Some independents specialise in compounding, homeopathic products, or private health services reflecting Bath's health-conscious and affluent population. The city's spa heritage and wellness culture mean some pharmacies stock extensive premium skincare and supplement ranges. Ask at individual pharmacies about specialist services.
Showing 21 pharmacies in Bath
8 Argyle St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BQ
Bathwick — England
No website listed
27 Holcombe Ln, Bathampton, Bath BA2 6UL
Bathampton — England
33, 35 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EL
35 Westgate St — England
1 Newark St, Bath BA1 1AT
1 Newark St — England
201 London Rd E, Batheaston, Bath BA1 7NB
Batheaston — England
87 Bradford Rd, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5BP
Combe Down — England
No website listed
Whiston Chemist, 38 St James's Square, Bath BA1 2TU
38 St James's Square — England
Oldfield Surgery, 45 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3HT
45 Upper Oldfield Park — England
No website listed
Newbridge Surgery, 129 Newbridge Hill, Bath BA1 3PT
129 Newbridge Hill — England
125 High St, Upper Weston, Bath BA1 4DF
Upper Weston — England
88 Frome Rd, Bath BA2 2RX
88 Frome Rd — England
41 Moorland Rd, Bath BA2 3PN
41 Moorland Rd — England
No website listed
1 St. Saviours Rd, Bath BA1 6RT
1 St. Saviours Rd — England
15 Westgate St, Bath BA1 1EQ
15 Westgate St — England
Royal United Hospital, Bath BA1 3NG
Royal United Hospital — England
15 Bath Rd, Peasedown St John, Bath BA2 8DH
Peasedown St John — England
35 Great Pulteney St, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4BY
Bathwick — England
High Street Timsbury, Timsbury, Bath BA2 0HT
Timsbury — England
3 Claremont Rd, Fairfield Park Rd, Bath BA1 6EH
Fairfield Park Rd — England
2 Hayes Pl, Bath BA2 4QW
2 Hayes Pl — England
No website listed
4A Widcombe Parade, Bath BA2 4JT
4A Widcombe Parade — England
The 21 pharmacies we list in Bath, England span 2 postcode districts.
Services commonly offered by UK pharmacies — check with the pharmacy before visiting.
Free NHS prescription collection and dispensing service. Many pharmacies offer same-day dispensing for repeat prescriptions and urgent medications.
Morning after pill available without prescription at many pharmacies. Private consultation with qualified pharmacist included.
Free blood pressure checks and cardiovascular health monitoring. Many pharmacies offer regular health checks and advice.
Annual flu jabs available at many pharmacies. NHS-funded for eligible patients, private service also available.
Travel vaccines, malaria prevention, and travel health advice for trips abroad. Offered by some pharmacies with travel clinics.
Free NHS service reviewing your medications to ensure they're working effectively and safely. Offered by many NHS pharmacies.
Use the Open Now and 24 Hours filters above to find pharmacies in Bath whose listed hours say they are open. Hours can change, especially on bank holidays, so call ahead before travelling. For urgent medical advice call NHS 111, and in an emergency call 999.
Common questions about pharmacies in Bath
Our directory lists 21 pharmacies in Bath, England, including both independent chemists and pharmacy chains.
Use the "Open Now" filter at the top of this page. It checks each pharmacy's listed opening hours against the current UK time. Hours can change, especially on bank holidays, so call the pharmacy before travelling if you need it urgently.
Yes, all NHS-contracted pharmacies in Bath can dispense NHS prescriptions. This includes repeat prescriptions, acute prescriptions, and emergency supplies. Most pharmacies in our directory are NHS-contracted and offer free prescription dispensing for eligible patients.
For emergency pharmacy services in Bath, look for chemists open late evenings, weekends, or bank holidays. Some pharmacies offer emergency contraception, urgent medicine supplies, and out-of-hours consultations. Call NHS 111 for urgent pharmacy needs outside normal hours.
Every pharmacy we list dispenses NHS prescriptions and sells over-the-counter medicines. Other services commonly offered by UK pharmacies include blood pressure checks, flu vaccinations, travel vaccines, emergency contraception, stop smoking support and Pharmacy First consultations for minor ailments, but these vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, so check with the pharmacy before visiting.
Use our postcode search tool to find the nearest pharmacy to your location in Bath. Enter your full postcode to see nearby chemists with opening hours, contact details, and walking directions. You can also browse by postcode area on this page.
Many UK pharmacies offer vaccinations such as flu jabs, travel vaccines and COVID-19 vaccinations, some by appointment and some walk-in. Our listings don't record which pharmacies offer them, so check with the pharmacy for availability and booking.
Most pharmacies in Bath open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Some supermarket pharmacies have extended hours until 8:00 PM or 10:00 PM. Always check specific opening times before visiting.
Yes, you can collect prescriptions for family members or friends at any pharmacy in Bath. You'll need to know their name, address, and date of birth. For controlled drugs, you may need written authorization from the patient.
Many UK pharmacies offer prescription delivery, which is especially useful for elderly or housebound patients; some deliver free locally while others charge a small fee. Our listings don't record which pharmacies deliver, so contact the pharmacy to ask about delivery options and coverage.
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