Independent
Allied Pharmacy
S Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RX
Heavitree — England
- Mon–Fri: 8:30am-6pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Exeter, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Exeter, the historic cathedral city and Devon county capital with approximately 130,000 residents, has 22 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, St Thomas, Heavitree, Pinhoe, and surrounding villages. As the commercial heart of Devon and home to the University of Exeter, the city's pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and travel health for the region's many tourists. Exeter pharmacies serve a diverse population: students from the Russell Group university, NHS professionals, local residents, farmers and rural workers from surrounding Devon, retirees drawn to the mild South West climate, and millions of holiday visitors en route to Cornwall and the Devon coast. Many pharmacies offer extended hours to serve this varied population.
Exeter's healthcare is managed by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust operates Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (the Wonford site, south Exeter) - the major teaching hospital serving Devon. Community pharmacies work closely with RD&E for outpatient prescriptions and specialist services. Exeter's role as Devon's commercial centre means pharmacies serve not just city residents but rural Devon communities who travel to Exeter for specialist healthcare, shopping, and services. NHS Pharmacy First covers seven conditions for treatment without GP appointments. The University of Exeter brings a young adult population with specific needs: sexual health, mental health support, and minor ailment treatment. Devon has a high proportion of elderly residents, creating strong demand for medication management and chronic disease services.
For urgent healthcare outside GP hours, Exeter residents call NHS 111 (free, 24/7). The main emergency department is at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford, south Exeter). Devon Doctors provides out-of-hours GP services. For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Exeter city centre (High Street, Sidwell Street, Princesshay), near the RD&E on Barrack Road, and in Heavitree offer extended hours. Boots on High Street is centrally located. Supermarket pharmacies at Tesco (Pinhoe), Sainsbury's (Heavitree Road), and other locations provide later opening. For rural Devon residents visiting Exeter, the city offers better late-opening options than local village pharmacies. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy.
Exeter has excellent transport links as Devon's hub city. Exeter St David's and Exeter Central train stations (Great Western and South Western services to London, Bristol, Plymouth, and Cornwall) have pharmacies accessible within the city centre. The city bus network connects suburbs like Heavitree, St Thomas, and Pinhoe to city centre pharmacies. Exeter Bus Station serves regional routes from across Devon. Many rural Devon residents drive to Exeter for pharmacy visits, and city centre parking is available at various car parks. For mobility-impaired patients, Exeter city centre is relatively flat and accessible by car and accessible bus services. Many pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients and paid delivery for others - valuable for rural Devon communities. Students at Streatham and St Luke's campuses use pharmacies in Heavitree, Wonford, and the city centre.
Yes, tourists visiting Devon can use Exeter pharmacies. For lost or forgotten regular medication, pharmacies can often provide emergency supplies - contact them directly explaining your situation or call NHS 111. Visitors from outside England may need to pay for prescriptions. EU visitors should bring their EHIC/GHIC card. Bring details of your regular medications and dosages. Exeter's city centre pharmacies are used to helping tourists heading to Cornwall and Devon coast.
Yes, the University of Exeter campuses (Streatham Park main campus, St Luke's campus near the hospital) are served by nearby pharmacies. Heavitree Road has multiple pharmacies serving students in the Heavitree and Wonford student areas. Buses connect university campuses to city centre pharmacies. Student health services on campus can direct you to appropriate local pharmacies for prescriptions and health advice.
Yes, Exeter pharmacies regularly serve patients from across rural Devon who travel to the city for healthcare. Rural communities from Dartmoor, the Exe Valley, East Devon, and mid-Devon use Exeter pharmacies during hospital appointments or shopping trips. Some Exeter pharmacies offer postal delivery to rural Devon addresses. For rural residents, planning pharmacy visits around other Exeter trips is efficient.
Several Exeter pharmacies open Sundays including supermarket pharmacies (Tesco Pinhoe, Sainsbury's), Boots on High Street (check hours), and pharmacies in Heavitree. Hours are typically reduced (10am-4pm or 12pm-4pm). Use our "Open Now" filter for current availability, or call NHS 111 for the Sunday rota. Exeter's tourism role means some pharmacies maintain better Sunday coverage than similarly-sized non-tourist cities.
Yes, Exeter pharmacies provide comprehensive travel health services including vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and travel health advice. This serves both local residents travelling internationally and businesses in Exeter's professional sector. Some pharmacies near the city centre and hospital areas offer private travel health clinics. Book in advance as appointments fill during peak holiday booking periods (January-March for summer travel).
Yes, multiple pharmacies are located near RD&E on Barrack Road, Heavitree Road, and in the Wonford area. These serve outpatients, hospital staff, and visitors. The hospital has its own pharmacy for inpatients, but community pharmacies nearby provide more convenient hours for outpatient prescriptions. Heavitree, just east of the hospital, has a good concentration of pharmacies.
Showing 22 pharmacies in Exeter
S Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RX
Heavitree — England
59 Fore St, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RJ
Heavitree — England
25 Ide Ln, Alphington, Exeter EX2 8UP
Alphington — England
The Strand, Starcross, Exeter EX6 8PA
Starcross — England
250-251 High St, Exeter EX4 3QD
250-251 High St — England
151, The Retail Precinct, Cranbrook, Exeter EX5 7DR
Cranbrook — England
No website listed
Glasshouse Medical Centre, Glasshouse Ln, Countess Wear, Exeter EX2 7BT
Countess Wear — England
18 Fore St, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HE
Topsham — England
1 Summer Ln, Whipton, Exeter EX4 8BU
Whipton — England
37 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6NS
37 Sidwell St — England
Church Stile, Exminster, Exeter EX6 8DF
Exminster — England
New Valley Rd, Exeter EX4 2AD
New Valley Rd — England
No website listed
Glasshouse Ln, Lower Wear, Exeter EX2 7BT
Lower Wear — England
59 Fore St, Heavitree, Exeter EX1 2RJ
Heavitree — England
37 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6NS
37 Sidwell St — England
67 Cowick St, St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1HW
St Thomas — England
Mount Pleasant Community Pharmacy, Mount Pleasant Rd, Exeter EX4 7BW
Mount Pleasant Rd — England
1a Station Rd, Pinhoe, Exeter EX1 3SA
Pinhoe — England
Athelstan Rd, Exeter EX1 1SB
Athelstan Rd — England
No website listed
70 Cowick St, St Thomas, Exeter EX4 1HW
St Thomas — England
Russell Way, Exeter EX2 7EZ
Russell Way — England
Burnthouse Ln, Wonford, Exeter EX2 6NF
Wonford — England
The 22 pharmacies we list in Exeter, England span 6 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 Exeter 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 Exeter
Our directory lists 22 pharmacies in Exeter, 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 Exeter 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 Exeter, 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 Exeter. 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 Exeter 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 Exeter. 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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