Independent
Abbotswood Pharmacy (Incl. Bristol Travel Clinic)
38 Abbotswood, Yate, Bristol BS37 4NG
Yate — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Bristol, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Bristol, the vibrant South West city with over 460,000 residents, has 136 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, Clifton, Southville, and surrounding areas. From Broadmead shopping center to Gloucester Road, Whiteladies Road, and Bedminster, Bristol pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, and health screening services. Many Bristol pharmacies offer extended opening hours, with city center locations often open until 7pm or 8pm, and some large supermarket pharmacies providing late evening service to accommodate the city's student population and busy professionals.
Bristol's healthcare system is part of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, serving over 1 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are essential in supporting Bristol's diverse population, working alongside Bristol Royal Infirmary, Southmead Hospital, and numerous GP practices. Bristol pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccination, emergency contraception supply, stop smoking services, and substance misuse support. Given Bristol's environmental focus and health-conscious population, many pharmacies also offer eco-friendly services and health promotion initiatives.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Bristol residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at Bristol Royal Infirmary (city center), Southmead Hospital (north Bristol), and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (Paul O'Gorman Building). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Bristol city center near Temple Meads Station and Broadmead offer extended hours. Some pharmacies on Gloucester Road, Whiteladies Road, and North Street (Bedminster) stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Bristol has limited 24-hour provision, but Asda Longwell Green pharmacy offers extended late hours.
Bristol's excellent public transport network makes pharmacy access convenient. FirstBus operates comprehensive services across the city, with the MetroBus rapid transit connecting key areas. Temple Meads and Bristol Parkway train stations both have pharmacies nearby. Bristol's extensive cycle network, including the Bristol & Bath Railway Path, provides car-free routes to many pharmacy locations - the city has the UK's highest cycling levels. Park and Ride facilities at Portway, Brislington, and Long Ashton allow easy city center access. Many Bristol pharmacies offer prescription delivery, and some participate in eco-friendly cargo bike delivery schemes. For hillside areas like Clifton, Totterdown, and Southville, delivery services are particularly valuable.
Bristol has limited 24-hour pharmacy options. Asda Longwell Green pharmacy (east Bristol) offers extended hours until midnight most days. Some city center pharmacies stay open until 8pm on weekdays. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. Hospital pharmacies serve emergency department patients but are not generally open to the public.
Yes, most Bristol pharmacies offer prescription delivery, often free for elderly, housebound, or disabled patients. Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone. Some Bristol pharmacies use eco-friendly cargo bike delivery as part of the city's sustainability initiatives. Online pharmacies also offer free postal delivery to Bristol addresses, typically taking 3-5 working days.
Bristol operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury's often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. The rota changes, so always check before traveling.
Yes, reflecting Bristol's environmental values, many pharmacies offer eco-friendly initiatives including recycling schemes for medicine packaging and inhalers, reduced plastic prescription bags, cargo bike delivery services, and sustainable product ranges. Some pharmacies participate in medicine waste reduction programmes. Ask your local pharmacy about their sustainability initiatives.
Yes, many Bristol pharmacies provide private travel health consultations and vaccinations for worldwide destinations. This is convenient for Bristol's many international travelers and students. Services include hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, and Japanese encephalitis vaccines, plus antimalarial medication. Costs vary (typically £30-70 per vaccine). Some pharmacies offer NHS travel vaccines for certain destinations.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of Temple Meads Station in the city center and Old Market area. These are convenient for commuters and visitors. Some city center pharmacies near Broadmead and Cabot Circus shopping centers are also easily accessible from the station via bus or walking.
Yes, pharmacies near the University of Bristol (particularly on Whiteladies Road, Park Street, and Queens Road) and UWE Bristol are experienced in serving student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and mental health support signposting. Many offer extended hours during term time.
Yes, many Bristol pharmacies provide supervised consumption of methadone and buprenorphine, needle exchange schemes, naloxone supply, and drug testing services. These are coordinated by Bristol Drug Project and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership. Services are confidential and free on the NHS. Your drug support worker will arrange a suitable pharmacy.
Showing 136 pharmacies in Bristol
38 Abbotswood, Yate, Bristol BS37 4NG
Yate — England
Kenn Rd, Bristol BS5 7PD
Kenn Rd — England
No website listed
2 Greenhill Rd, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3LU
Alveston — England
Highwood Ln, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5TL
Patchway — England
Highwood Ln, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5TL
Patchway — England
Oatlands Ave, Bristol BS14 0ST
Oatlands Ave — England
East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4JY
Bedminster — England
Craven Way, Barrs Court, Bristol BS30 7DY
Barrs Court — England
97-99 Ashley Down Rd, Bishopston, Avon, Bristol BS7 9JT
Avon — England
3a St Peter's Rise, Bristol BS13 7LU
3a St Peter's Rise — England
Avonmouth Pharmacy, 205 Avonmouth Rd, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9EG
Avonmouth — England
No website listed
45-47 Filwood Broadway, Bristol BS4 1JL
45-47 Filwood Broadway — England
4-6 Cannon St, Bedminster, Avon, Bristol BS3 1BN
Avon — England
St Marks Rd, Easton, Bristol BS5 6HX
Easton — England
No website listed
5A, Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8LP
Kingswood — England
135 Church Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8JZ
Bishopsworth — England
No website listed
90-96 East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EY
Bedminster — England
5 Langton Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4EW
Brislington — England
Unit D, Gallagher Retail Park, Aldermoor Way, Longwell Green, Bristol BS30 7ES
Longwell Green — England
59 Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3EA
59 Broadmead — England
Centre, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8EF
Bradley Stoke — England
43 High St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AR
Thornbury — England
5 Langton Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4EW
Brislington — England
9 Clifton Down Shopping Ctr, Whiteladies Rd, Bristol BS8 2NN
Whiteladies Rd — England
Unit E, Eastgate Retail Park, Eastgate Rd, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6XX
Eastville — England
Imperial Park, Wills Way, Bristol BS13 7TJ
Wills Way — England
66 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1QU
Clifton — England
1A, The Village, Emerson Way, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7AE
Emersons Green — England
116, Shopping C, The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5UP
Patchway — England
55 Henleaze Rd, Henleaze, Bristol BS9 4JT
Henleaze — England
The 136 pharmacies we list in Bristol, England span 28 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 Bristol 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 Bristol
Our directory lists 136 pharmacies in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol 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 Bristol. 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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