Independent
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566-568 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham B11 4AN
Sparkhill — England
No website listed
- Mon–Fri: 9am-7pm
- Sat: 10am-1pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Birmingham, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city with over 1.1 million residents, has 270 community pharmacies listed in our directory across its diverse neighborhoods. From the city center to suburbs like Edgbaston, Erdington, and Selly Oak, Birmingham pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and smoking cessation support. Many Birmingham pharmacies offer extended hours until 8pm or 9pm, with several late-night options in the city center and major shopping areas like Bull Ring and New Street Station.
Birmingham's healthcare is managed by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board, serving one of the youngest and most ethnically diverse populations in Europe. Community pharmacies play a vital role in reducing pressure on Birmingham's busy GP practices and emergency departments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, and Good Hope Hospital. Birmingham has high rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and childhood obesity, making accessible pharmacy services crucial. Local pharmacies participate in advanced NHS services including minor ailment schemes, emergency contraception, needle exchange programmes, and supervised methadone consumption for drug rehabilitation.
For urgent healthcare advice outside GP hours, Birmingham residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7). Emergency departments are at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Edgbaston), Heartlands Hospital (Bordesley Green), Good Hope Hospital (Sutton Coldfield), and Birmingham Children's Hospital (city center). For prescription emergencies, late-night pharmacies operate in the city center near New Street Station and in major supermarkets. Some Asda and Tesco pharmacies offer extended hours until 10pm or midnight. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Emergency prescription supplies can usually be arranged if you've run out of essential medication.
Birmingham's extensive bus network and West Midlands Metro tram system make accessing pharmacies straightforward. Most high-street pharmacies are near bus stops, with frequent services from Birmingham city center. New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill train stations all have pharmacies nearby. The Metro tram connects the city center to West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, and Edgbaston, with stops near pharmacy clusters. For those driving, parking can be challenging in the city center - consider using park-and-ride facilities or visiting suburban pharmacies with free parking. Many Birmingham pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for elderly residents in areas like Hall Green, Moseley, and Kings Heath.
Birmingham has limited true 24-hour pharmacy options. Some Asda pharmacies (like Queslett) and large Tesco stores offer extended hours until late evening or midnight, but few operate 24/7. The city center has several pharmacies open until 8-9pm on weekdays. For genuine emergencies overnight, call NHS 111 who can direct you to the nearest available service or arrange emergency medication supply.
Yes, most Birmingham pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled, or shielding). Many independent pharmacies provide same-day delivery within their local area. Some charge a small fee (£2-5) for non-eligible patients. Online pharmacies like Echo and Pharmacy2U offer free postal delivery to all Birmingham addresses, typically taking 3-5 working days.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, and Birmingham Children's Hospital all have pharmacies primarily serving outpatients. These are not generally open to walk-in public use for community prescriptions. For regular prescriptions, use community pharmacies which offer better availability and often extended hours.
Yes, given Birmingham's diverse population, many pharmacies have multilingual staff. Common languages include Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Bengali, Polish, and Arabic. Some pharmacies in areas like Sparkbrook, Alum Rock, and Lozells specifically advertise multilingual services. Call ahead to check if staff speak your preferred language.
Birmingham operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies in Asda and Tesco often open Sundays. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday opening pharmacies in your area. The rota changes, so always check before traveling.
Yes, many Birmingham pharmacies provide supervised consumption services for methadone and buprenorphine as part of drug rehabilitation programmes. They also offer needle exchange schemes and drug dependency support. These services are confidential and free on the NHS. Your GP or drug support service will nominate a suitable pharmacy.
Yes, NHS prescription charges are fixed at £9.90 per item (2026 rate) throughout England, including Birmingham. However, many Birmingham residents qualify for free prescriptions due to benefits, age (60+), or medical conditions. If you pay for multiple prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money.
Many Birmingham pharmacies provide private travel vaccination services and travel health consultations. This includes vaccines for destinations worldwide and malaria prevention tablets. Costs vary by vaccine (typically £30-70 each). Some pharmacies also offer yellow fever vaccination which requires official certification for certain countries.
Showing 270 pharmacies in Birmingham
566-568 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham B11 4AN
Sparkhill — England
No website listed
Units 5-6,1160 Warwick Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 6BP
Acocks Green — England
No website listed
311 Bordesley Green East, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands B33 8QF
Birmingham — England
164 Lozells Road, Lozells, Birmingham B19 2SX
Lozells — England
No website listed
674 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands B10 0UU
Birmingham — England
4 Hangleton Dr, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 2QA
Sparkbrook — England
6 Erminton Crescent, Hodge Hill, Birmingham B36 8AP
Hodge Hill — England
Ley Hill Surgery, 228 Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2UE
Sutton Coldfield — England
808-810 Pershore Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7LS
Selly Park — England
Fox & Goose Shopping Ctr, 898-902 Washwood Heath Rd, Ward End, Birmingham B8 2NB
Ward End — England
7-8 The Square, Alvechurch, Birmingham B48 7LA
Alvechurch — England
No website listed
Walsall Rd, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1AB
Perry Barr — England
Bosworth Drive, Birmingham B37 5EX
Bosworth Drive — England
No website listed
Walmley Ash Road, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B76 1XL
Sutton Coldfield — England
No website listed
One-Stop Shopping Ctr, Walsall Rd, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 1AA
Perry Barr — England
Asda Stores, Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0HH
Small Heath — England
Old Horns Crescent, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7HA
Great Barr — England
1534 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2NW
Stirchley — England
Alvi House, 38d Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B8 1JA
Birmingham — England
146 Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6AA
Kings Heath — England
No website listed
4 Shenley Green, Shenley Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 4HH
Selly Oak — England
No website listed
Attwood Green Hlth Ctr, 30 Bath Row, Birmingham, West Midlands B15 1LZ
Birmingham — England
131 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP
Moseley — England
43 Edward Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LP
Balsall Heath — England
775 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham B11 4DG
Sparkhill — England
32 Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B45 8NE
Birmingham — England
No website listed
81 Collingwood Drive, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7JW
Great Barr — England
81 Thornbridge Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham B42 2PW
Great Barr — England
No website listed
69 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7NX
Edgbaston — England
No website listed
698 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, Birmingham B13 0HY
Billesley — England
No website listed
The 270 pharmacies we list in Birmingham, England span 48 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham
Our directory lists 270 pharmacies in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham. 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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