Independent
Allcare Pharmacy
115 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 4HR
Gloucester — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-1pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Gloucester, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Gloucester, the historic cathedral city with approximately 130,000 residents, has 32 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Kingsholm, Hucclecote, Quedgeley, and surrounding areas. Home to the magnificent Norman cathedral (filming location for Harry Potter's Hogwarts corridors) and the nationally significant Gloucester Docks (Britain's most inland port), Gloucester pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services to a diverse population. The city has significant socioeconomic diversity, with some of Gloucestershire's most deprived communities in parts of the city alongside growing suburban development. Many pharmacies serve communities with high levels of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health needs, while also catering to cathedral tourists, Gloucester Rugby fans, and rural Gloucestershire residents visiting the city.
Gloucester's healthcare is managed by NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Great Western Road) is the major trauma centre and specialist hospital serving Gloucestershire and beyond, with Cheltenham General providing district services. Community pharmacies work closely with GRH for outpatient prescriptions. Gloucester has significant health challenges: the city has areas of high deprivation with above-average rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and mental health conditions. NHS Pharmacy First covers seven conditions for GP-free treatment. The city's diverse communities - long-established South Asian and Caribbean communities, growing Eastern European communities - create demand for multilingual pharmacy services. Gloucester docks regeneration brings new residential communities requiring pharmacy access.
For urgent healthcare outside GP hours, Gloucester residents call NHS 111 (free, 24/7). The main emergency department is at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (Great Western Road, central Gloucester - major trauma centre for Gloucestershire). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Gloucester city centre (King's Square, Gloucester Quays, Eastgate), Kingsholm, Quedgeley, and retail parks offer extended hours. Boots on King's Square is centrally located. Supermarket pharmacies at Asda, Tesco, and Gloucester Quays provide later opening. Gloucester Quays outlet centre pharmacies serve shoppers and tourists. On Sundays, a rota operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy.
Gloucester has good transport links with Stagecoach bus services connecting the city and surrounding areas. Gloucester Train Station (Great Western Railway services to London Paddington, Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham) is near the city centre with pharmacies within walking distance. The M5 motorway (junction 11, 12) provides easy car access. Gloucester Quays (the regenerated docks area) has become a major shopping and pharmacy destination with good parking. Many rural Gloucestershire communities (Forest of Dean, Cotswolds villages, Stroud valleys) use Gloucester for specialist pharmacy services. The relatively flat city centre makes cycling practical. Many pharmacies offer free delivery for eligible patients, valuable for residents in tower block communities and less-served areas.
Yes, pharmacies are located near Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Great Western Road and in surrounding central Gloucester areas. Given GRH's role as the county's major trauma and specialist centre, it attracts patients from across Gloucestershire and beyond - pharmacies nearby serve outpatients after specialist appointments. The hospital pharmacy serves inpatients, but community pharmacies offer more convenient hours for outpatient prescriptions.
Yes, Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre (at the regenerated Victorian docks) has pharmacy provision serving the large numbers of shoppers and tourists visiting the area. The docks are also a filming location for Harry Potter scenes and attract significant tourist footfall. Pharmacies in the Quays area provide convenient access for shoppers and tourists exploring this heritage waterfront.
Yes, Gloucester's diverse communities (established South Asian and Caribbean communities, growing Polish, Romanian, and other Eastern European communities) mean some pharmacies offer multilingual services. Pharmacies in areas like Barton, Tredworth, and the city centre may have staff speaking Urdu, Punjabi, Polish, or Romanian. Patient information in multiple languages is available at some pharmacies. Call ahead to confirm language availability.
Yes, most Gloucester pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients. This is particularly important for elderly residents in the city's tower block communities, housebound patients in deprived areas, and rural Gloucestershire residents who use Gloucester as their nearest pharmacy hub. Many independent pharmacies extend delivery to all customers.
Yes, Gloucester city centre pharmacies are within easy walking distance of the magnificent Norman cathedral. King's Square, Eastgate Street, and Westgate Street have pharmacy options convenient for tourists visiting the cathedral (one of England's finest and a filming location for Harry Potter's Hogwarts corridors). Pharmacies in the city centre serve both residents and the significant tourist trade.
Forest of Dean residents (Cinderford, Coleford, Lydney, Newent area) often travel to Gloucester for specialist pharmacy services given limited rural provision. Gloucester city pharmacies serve this rural hinterland. Some Gloucester pharmacies offer delivery to Forest of Dean addresses. When visiting Gloucester for shopping or hospital appointments, combining with pharmacy visits is practical for Forest of Dean residents.
Showing 32 pharmacies in Gloucester
115 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 4HR
Gloucester — England
19 Holmleigh Parade, Tuffley, Gloucestershire GL4 0QU
Tuffley — England
15a Scott Avenue, Podsmead, Gloucestershire GL2 5BD
Podsmead — England
No website listed
Asda Stores Ltd, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DS
Bruton Way — England
Quayside House, Quay Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2TZ
Gloucester — England
New Medical Centre, Rudloe Drive, Kingsway, Gloucestershire GL2 2FY
Kingsway — England
Unit 2 Longford Local Cen, Hosbere Drive, Longford, Gloucestershire GL2 9DH
Longford — England
Aspen Centre, Horton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 3PX
Gloucester — England
Unit B Belgrave House, Glos Business Park, Whittle Way, Brockworth, Gloucestershire GL3 4BJ
Brockworth — England
1 Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0AS
Longlevens — England
12 London Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 3NE
Gloucester — England
33 Morley Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2BL
Churchdown — England
Alvin Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 3EN
Gloucester — England
New Medical Centre, Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester GL3 2JH
Churchdown — England
Units 3-6 Quedgeley R/P, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4NF
Quedgeley — England
No website listed
38-46 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1PU
38-46 Eastgate Street — England
1-2 Abbotswood Centre, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL3 4NY
Gloucester — England
No website listed
5 Brookfield Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester GL3 3HA
Hucclecote — England
No website listed
42 Park Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7AG
Coleford — England
Hadwen Medical Practice, Glevum Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 4BL
Gloucester — England
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western Rd, Gloucester GL1 3NN
Great Western Rd — England
Hucclecote Pharmacy, 7 Glenville Parade, Hucclecote, Gloucestershire GL3 3ES
Hucclecote — England
No website listed
St James', Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4WD
Quedgeley — England
92-94 Linden Road, Gloucester GL1 5HE
92-94 Linden Road — England
No website listed
87 Matson Avenue, Matson, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 6LL
Gloucester — England
Severnvale Surgery, St James, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL2 4WD
Gloucester — England
No website listed
Askwith Road, Saintbridge, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL4 4SH
Gloucester — England
28 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2DP
Gloucester — England
153a Stroud Road, Gloucester GL1 5JJ
153a Stroud Road — England
Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL2 4PF
Gloucester — England
The 32 pharmacies we list in Gloucester, England span 5 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Our directory lists 32 pharmacies in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester. 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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