Independent
Abrar Rehman Pharmacy
Ashwell Medical Centre, Ashwell Rd, Manningham, Bradford BD8 9DP
Manningham — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-12pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Bradford, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Bradford, the diverse West Yorkshire city with over 540,000 residents, has 97 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, suburbs, and surrounding towns. From the city center to Keighley, Shipley, and Ilkley, Bradford pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, multilingual health advice, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, diabetes screening, and flu vaccinations. Many Bradford pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm, with city center locations providing convenient access for the city's large South Asian population (over 25% Pakistani heritage), University of Bradford students, and residents of this multicultural city with rich textile heritage.
Bradford's healthcare system is part of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, serving over 1.5 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are crucial in supporting Bradford's diverse population and addressing significant health challenges including very high diabetes rates in South Asian communities, cardiovascular disease, and health inequalities, working alongside Bradford Royal Infirmary, Airedale Hospital, and numerous GP practices. Bradford pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), NHS Health Checks, diabetes screening and management (a major priority), seasonal flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, and stop smoking services. Given Bradford's extraordinary cultural diversity, high diabetes prevalence, and multilingual communities, culturally-sensitive pharmacy services are essential.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Bradford residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at Bradford Royal Infirmary (Duckworth Lane, city center) and Airedale Hospital (Steeton, between Bradford and Skipton). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Bradford city center near Forster Square and Kirkgate Centre, and in Keighley town center, offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in areas like Manningham, Heaton, and Thornbury stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Bradford has limited 24-hour provision, but Asda pharmacies offer extended late hours.
Bradford's comprehensive public transport makes pharmacy access good despite hilly terrain. First Bradford and Keighley Bus Company operate extensive services from Bradford Interchange. Bradford Forster Square and Bradford Interchange train stations both have pharmacies nearby. For outlying areas including Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, and Ilkley, regular trains and buses connect to pharmacy clusters. Many Bradford pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly valuable given the city's hills and for elderly residents in multi-generational households. The city center is compact with good pharmacy provision. Park and Ride facilities allow easier city center access. Bradford's cycle network is developing though hilly terrain presents challenges.
Yes, Bradford pharmacies are exceptional for multilingual services given the city's diversity. Common languages include Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Mirpuri, Polish, and Arabic. Many pharmacies in areas like Manningham, Girlington, Great Horton, and Keighley have multilingual staff and provide health information in multiple languages. This is vital for elderly relatives who may have limited English. Bradford probably has England's best Urdu/Punjabi pharmacy provision.
Yes, diabetes services are a major focus in Bradford given exceptionally high rates, particularly in Pakistani and South Asian communities (up to 6 times higher than white British population). Services include blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c testing, diabetes medication reviews, culturally-appropriate dietary counseling, foot care advice, retinopathy screening referrals, and diabetes prevention programmes. Many pharmacies have Pakistani/Indian pharmacists who understand cultural dietary considerations essential for diabetes management. This is arguably Bradford's most important pharmacy service.
Bradford has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Some Asda pharmacies offer extended hours until 10-11pm on most days. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. Bradford Royal Infirmary pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not generally open to the public for community prescriptions.
Yes, most Bradford pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies, particularly in areas with large South Asian communities, provide free delivery to everyone as community service, highly valued by multi-generational families caring for elderly relatives. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery.
Bradford operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Asda and Tesco locations often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. City center and Keighley usually have Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, pharmacies near the University of Bradford (particularly on Great Horton Road and in the city center) serve student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and prescription services. Many offer convenient hours during term time for the diverse international student population.
Yes, Bradford has two main stations - Bradford Forster Square (north of city center, serves Leeds/Shipley/Ilkley line) and Bradford Interchange (south of center, serves Halifax/Huddersfield/Leeds). Both have pharmacies within 5-10 minutes' walk in the city center and Kirkgate Centre. Most offer extended weekday opening hours for commuters.
Yes, Bradford pharmacies have exceptional expertise in advising on medication management during Ramadan fasting, given the city's large Muslim population. Pharmacists can advise on timing medications around fasting, whether fasting is safe with certain conditions, and alternative medication schedules. Many pharmacies extend hours during Ramadan and Eid. Similar cultural sensitivity applies to other faith communities' observances. This specialist knowledge makes Bradford pharmacies unique in England.
Showing 97 pharmacies in Bradford
Ashwell Medical Centre, Ashwell Rd, Manningham, Bradford BD8 9DP
Manningham — England
barkerend health centre, Bradford BD3 8QH
barkerend health centre — England
medical centre, 71 Park Rd, Bradford BD5 0SG
71 Park Rd — England
No website listed
Bell Dean Rd, Allerton, Bradford BD15 7WA
Allerton — England
No website listed
Cemetery Rd, Bradford BD7 2QX
Cemetery Rd — England
Rooley Ln, Bradford BD4 7SR
Rooley Ln — England
162 Clayton Rd, Bradford BD7 2RD
162 Clayton Rd — England
Bell Dean Rd, Allerton, Bradford BD15 7WA
Allerton — England
120 City Rd, Bradford BD8 8JT
120 City Rd — England
Town St, Birkenshaw, Bradford BD11 2HX
Birkenshaw — England
No website listed
43 Coventry St, Bradford BD4 7HX
43 Coventry St — England
No website listed
1220 Great Horton Rd, Bradford BD7 4PL
1220 Great Horton Rd — England
2 Craven Ave, Thornton, Bradford BD13 3LF
Thornton — England
Former Windmill Gym, Ebenezer Pl, Bradford BD7 3DZ
Ebenezer Pl — England
Whitefield Pl, Girlington, Bradford BD8 9LB
Girlington — England
No website listed
21 Sticker Ln, Laisterdyke, Bradford BD4 8DP
Laisterdyke — England
Suite 4002, Blenwood Court, 451 Cleckheaton Rd, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0NY
Low Moor — England
28 Buttershaw Ln, Bradford BD6 2DD
28 Buttershaw Ln — England
47 Chelmsford Rd, Bradford BD3 8QN
47 Chelmsford Rd — England
102 City Rd, Bradford BD8 8JT
102 City Rd — England
No website listed
149 New Line, Greengates, Bradford BD10 0BU
Greengates — England
No website listed
392a Little Horton Ln, Bradford BD5 0NX
392a Little Horton Ln — England
Mayfield Medical Centre, 4 Glenholme Park, Pasture Ln, Clayton, Bradford BD14 6NF
Clayton — England
Bowling Hall Medical Centre, Rooley Ln, Bradford BD4 7SS
Rooley Ln — England
66/68 High St, Queensbury, Bradford BD13 2PA
Queensbury — England
Currie's Chemist, Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford BD12 9JQ
Wyke — England
101 Killinghall Rd, Bradford BD3 8AB
101 Killinghall Rd — England
No website listed
40 Main Rd, Denholme, Bradford BD13 4BL
Denholme — England
No website listed
ALBION MILLS BUSINESS CENTRE, Unit 13a, Building 13, Greengates, Bradford BD10 9TQ
Greengates — England
151 King St, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1EJ
Drighlington — England
The 97 pharmacies we list in Bradford, England span 15 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 Bradford 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 Bradford
Our directory lists 97 pharmacies in Bradford, 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 Bradford 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 Bradford, 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 Bradford. 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 Bradford 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 Bradford. 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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