Independent
Allestree Pharmacy
504 Duffield Rd, Derby DE22 2DL
504 Duffield Rd — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6:30pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Derby, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Derby, the historic East Midlands city with over 260,000 residents, has 62 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center and surrounding neighborhoods. From the city center to Normanton, Chaddesden, and Allestree, Derby pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and occupational health support for manufacturing workers. Many Derby pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm, with city center locations providing convenient access for Rolls-Royce employees, University of Derby students, railway workers, and residents of this engineering city famous for its rail and aerospace heritage.
Derby's healthcare system is part of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, serving around 1 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are crucial in supporting Derby's diverse population and manufacturing workforce, working alongside Royal Derby Hospital (new £334m facility opened 2009) and numerous GP practices. Derby pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccinations, NHS Health Checks, emergency contraception, and stop smoking services. Given Derby's manufacturing industries, shift work patterns, and pockets of deprivation, accessible extended-hours pharmacy services adapted to work schedules are essential.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Derby residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The major emergency department is at Royal Derby Hospital (Uttoxeter Road, north Derby). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Derby city center near the train station, Intu Derby shopping center, and St Peter's Street offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in Normanton, Spondon, and Mickleover stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Derby has limited 24-hour provision, but Asda pharmacy in Spondon offers extended late hours until 11pm.
Derby's excellent public transport makes pharmacy access straightforward in this compact city. Nottingham City Transport and Trent Barton buses operate comprehensive services from Derby Bus Station. Derby Train Station (major Midland Main Line hub) has pharmacies nearby on Victoria Street and around the station area. For outlying areas, regular buses connect to pharmacies in Allestree, Chellaston, and Littleover. Many Derby pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for shift workers and elderly residents. The relatively flat city center makes walking easy. Park and Ride facilities allow easier city center access given limited parking. Derby's developing cycle network includes routes to major employment areas.
Yes, recognizing Derby's engineering and manufacturing industries (Rolls-Royce, Bombardier, Toyota), several pharmacies offer extended hours and early opening to serve shift workers. Some pharmacies near industrial areas have adapted opening times. Delivery services help workers who can't visit during hours. Many pharmacies understand occupational health needs and can provide health screening and advice for manufacturing workers.
Derby has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Asda pharmacy in Spondon offers 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. Royal Derby Hospital pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not generally open to the public for community prescriptions.
Yes, most Derby pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone within their catchment area as part of community service. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. This is particularly useful for shift workers and residents in outer areas like Chellaston, Allestree, and Oakwood. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery.
Derby operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Intu Derby, Asda, and Tesco locations often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. The city center and Kingsway Retail Park usually have Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, pharmacies near the University of Derby (particularly on Kedleston Road, Uttoxeter Road, and the city center) specialize in serving student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and prescription services. Many offer convenient hours for students during term time.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of Derby Station around Victoria Street, St Peter's Street, and Intu Derby shopping center. These are convenient for commuters to Nottingham, Birmingham, London, and Sheffield. Most offer extended weekday opening hours. The station is on the Midland Main Line, making Derby well-connected.
Yes, given Derby's diverse population, many pharmacies have multilingual staff. Common languages include Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Polish, Slovak, and Arabic. Pharmacies in areas like Normanton, Peartree, and Derwent often advertise multilingual services. Call ahead to check language availability or ask about interpreter services.
While not specifically tourism-focused, Derby pharmacies near the Derby Roundhouse (railway museum) and Pride Park are accustomed to serving visitors. They can provide over-the-counter medications, travel health advice, and emergency prescriptions for tourists. Derby's railway heritage attracts visitors year-round, and pharmacies provide helpful service to rail enthusiasts and tourists.
Showing 62 pharmacies in Derby
504 Duffield Rd, Derby DE22 2DL
504 Duffield Rd — England
Derby Rd, Spondon, Derby DE21 7LW
Spondon — England
Sinfin Shopping Centre, Arleston Ln, Sinfin, Derby DE24 3DS
Sinfin — England
832-834 Osmaston Rd, Allenton, Derby DE24 9AA
Allenton — England
6 Church Gate, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2ED
Kegworth — England
46 Station Rd, Mickleover, Derby DE3 9GH
Mickleover — England
Park Farm Centre, Park Farm Dr, Allestree, Derby DE22 2QN
Allestree — England
5 Shardlow Rd, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0JG
Alvaston — England
Unit 12, 20 St Mark's Rd, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6AH
Chaddesden — England
No website listed
22 Chapel St, Spondon, Derby DE21 7JP
Spondon — England
No website listed
Suite 202, The Old Court House, 18-22 St Peter's Churchyard, Derby DE1 1NN
18-22 St Peter's Churchyard — England
5 Wilson St, Derby DE1 1PG
5 Wilson St — England
No website listed
93 Macklin St, Derby DE1 1JX
93 Macklin St — England
No website listed
692-694 Osmaston Rd, Allenton, Derby DE24 8GT
Allenton — England
Unit 2, Heatherton District Centre, Hollybrook Way, Littleover, Derby DE23 3TZ
Littleover — England
73-75 Prince Charles Ave, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4BG
Mackworth — England
95 Upper Dale Rd, Derby DE23 8BP
95 Upper Dale Rd — England
No website listed
26A North St, Derby DE1 3AZ
26A North St — England
15 +, 19 Crayford Rd, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0HL
Alvaston — England
No website listed
104 Keldholme Ln, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0RY
Alvaston — England
No website listed
4-6 Chestnut Grove, Etwall, Derby DE65 6NG
Etwall — England
No website listed
11 Wilsthorpe Rd, Breaston, Derby DE72 3EA
Breaston — England
57 Borough St, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2LB
Castle Donington — England
60 Station Rd, Hatton, Derby DE65 5EL
Hatton — England
Welland Rd, Hilton, Derby DE65 5GZ
Hilton — England
210 Osmaston Rd, Derby DE23 8JX
210 Osmaston Rd — England
200-202 St Thomas Rd, Normanton, Norman99ton, Derby DE23 8SX
Norman99ton — England
60 Coleman St, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8NL
Alvaston — England
200 Normanton Rd, Derby DE23 6UX
200 Normanton Rd — England
No website listed
2 Barley Cl, Little Eaton, Derby DE21 5DJ
Little Eaton — England
The 62 pharmacies we list in Derby, England span 10 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 Derby 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 Derby
Our directory lists 62 pharmacies in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby, 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 Derby. 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 Derby 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 Derby. 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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