Independent
7 - 11 Pharmacy
84b Berners Street, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 0FS
Leicester — England
- Mon–Fri: 8:30am-1pm,2-9pm
- Sat: 9am-1pm,2-9pm
- Sun: 11am-5pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Leicester, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Leicester, the diverse East Midlands city with over 350,000 residents, has 128 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center and surrounding neighborhoods. From the city center to Belgrave, Evington, and Oadby, Leicester pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, multilingual health advice, and diabetes screening. Many Leicester pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm or later, with city center locations providing convenient access for the city's ethnically diverse population (one of the UK's most multicultural cities), students from Leicester's two universities, and residents across this historic city famous for its rich cultural heritage.
Leicester's healthcare system is part of NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, serving over 1.1 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are crucial in supporting Leicester's remarkably diverse population (37% of residents born outside UK), working alongside Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital, and Leicester General Hospital. Leicester 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, diabetes screening, and emergency contraception. Given Leicester's significant South Asian population, high rates of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and multilingual communities, culturally-sensitive pharmacy services are essential.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Leicester residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at Leicester Royal Infirmary (Infirmary Square, city center), Glenfield Hospital (Groby Road, specialist cardiac care), and Leicester General Hospital (Gwendolen Road, northeast Leicester). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Leicester city center near the train station, Gallowtree Gate, and Highcross shopping center offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in Belgrave, Evington, and Oadby stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Leicester has limited 24-hour provision, but some large Asda and Tesco pharmacies offer extended late hours.
Leicester's comprehensive public transport makes pharmacy access straightforward. Arriva and First Leicester buses operate extensive services across the city from St Margaret's Bus Station and Haymarket Bus Station. Leicester Train Station has pharmacies nearby on Gallowtree Gate and around the station area. For suburban areas, regular buses connect outlying pharmacies in Thurmaston, Wigston, and Blaby. Many Leicester pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for elderly residents and large multi-generational households common in Leicester's Asian communities. The compact city center means most pharmacies are within walking distance. Park and Ride facilities allow easier city center access. Leicester's relatively flat geography makes cycling practical.
Yes, Leicester pharmacies excel in multilingual services given the city's diversity. Common languages include Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Polish, Somali, and Arabic. Many pharmacies in areas like Belgrave, Rushey Mead, and Evington have multilingual staff and provide health information in multiple languages. This is particularly important for elderly relatives in multi-generational households. Call ahead to check language availability.
Yes, many Leicester pharmacies specialize in diabetes support given the city's high prevalence (Leicester has one of the UK's highest diabetes rates). Services include blood glucose monitoring, HbA1c testing, diabetes medication reviews, foot care advice, dietary counseling, and diabetes screening. Many pharmacies participate in diabetes prevention programmes. Free NHS Health Checks are available to assess diabetes risk.
Leicester has limited 24-hour pharmacy provision. Some large Asda pharmacies (like Fosse Park) and Tesco stores offer extended hours until late evening or midnight. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. Leicester Royal Infirmary pharmacy serves emergency department patients.
Yes, most Leicester pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone as part of their community service, which is particularly valued by multi-generational families caring for elderly relatives. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery.
Leicester operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Highcross, Fosse Park, and Beaumont Leys often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. Belgrave Road and Narborough Road areas often have Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, pharmacies near the University of Leicester and De Montfort University (particularly on London Road, University 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 extended hours during term time.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of Leicester Station around Gallowtree Gate, Humberstone Gate, and Highcross shopping center. These are convenient for commuters and visitors. Most offer extended weekday opening hours and some have multilingual staff to serve Leicester's diverse traveling population.
Yes, Leicester pharmacies are experienced in serving diverse faith communities during religious festivals like Diwali, Eid, Vaisakhi, and others. Many extend hours during major festivals when the city center is busy. Pharmacies can advise on managing medications during fasting periods (Ramadan, Navratri) and provide health support during festival celebrations. This cultural sensitivity is a strength of Leicester pharmacy services.
Showing 128 pharmacies in Leicester
84b Berners Street, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 0FS
Leicester — England
44 Malabar Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 2PD
Leicester — England
Asda, Narborough Road South, Leicester LE3 2LL
Narborough Road South — England
Within Asda Store, Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AH
Oadby — England
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 8GN
Leicester — England
3 The Parkway, Leicester LE5 2BB
3 The Parkway — England
234 Astill Lodge Road, Anstey Heights, Leicester LE4 1EF
Anstey Heights — England
No website listed
755-757 Aylestone Road, Aylestone, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 8TG
Leicester — England
No website listed
35 St.Stephens Road, Leicester LE2 1GH
35 St.Stephens Road — England
No website listed
Belgrave Health Centre, 52 Brandon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 6AW
Leicester — England
Birstall Medical Centre, 4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire LE4 4EE
Leicester — England
No website listed
5 Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE8 4DW
Leicester — England
No website listed
8 Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FS
8 Blackbird Road — England
30-36 Gallowtree Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 1DD
Leicester — England
212 Uppingham Road, Leicester LE5 0QG
212 Uppingham Road — England
532 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 3DH
Leicester — England
The Health Centre, Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2EQ
Syston — England
Units 38/39, Highcross, Leicester LE1 4FQ
Highcross — England
Unit 2, Fosse Park Shopping Ctr, Leicester LE19 1HJ
Fosse Park Shopping Ctr — England
No website listed
123 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4ND
Birstall — England
22 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PH
22 Humberstone Gate — England
149 Uppingham Rd, Leicester LE5 4BP
149 Uppingham Rd — England
15 Belgrave Boulevard, Leicester LE4 2JD
15 Belgrave Boulevard — England
No website listed
15 Meadvale Road, Knighton, Leicester LE2 3WN
Knighton — England
No website listed
118 Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 5AT
118 Belgrave Road — England
110 London Road, Leicester LE2 0QS
110 London Road — England
272 Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 6BD
Leicester — England
67 Main Street, Cosby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE9 1UW
Leicester — England
16 Central Street, Countesthorpe, Leicester LE8 5QJ
Countesthorpe — England
No website listed
County Hse,14 Stretton Ct, Stretton Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire LE8 9HB
Great Glen — England
No website listed
The 128 pharmacies we list in Leicester, England span 11 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 Leicester 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 Leicester
Our directory lists 128 pharmacies in Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester 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 Leicester. 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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