Independent
A Moore & Co
25e Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9JF
25e Lowndes Street — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-1:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across London, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
London, the UK's largest city with over 9 million residents, has 1,685 community pharmacies listed in our directory across its 32 boroughs. From central London to outer suburbs, pharmacies provide essential NHS services including prescription dispensing, minor ailment treatment through NHS Pharmacy First, flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, and health advice. Many London pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 10pm or midnight, with several 24-hour pharmacies in major transport hubs and city centers.
London's healthcare system is managed by NHS England London region, serving one of the most diverse populations in the world. Pharmacies play a crucial role in reducing pressure on London's busy GP surgeries and A&E departments. With an aging population and high prevalence of conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illness, accessible pharmacy services are vital. London pharmacies participate in advanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, flu vaccination programmes, and emergency contraception supply.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, London residents can call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Emergency departments are located at major hospitals including St Thomas', Royal London, University College Hospital, and King's College Hospital. For prescription emergencies, several 24-hour pharmacies operate in central London near Victoria Station, King's Cross, and Liverpool Street. Late-night pharmacies (open until midnight) are common in areas like Westminster, Camden, Islington, and Southwark. If you run out of regular medication outside normal hours, many pharmacies can provide emergency supplies - call ahead to check availability.
London's extensive public transport network makes accessing pharmacies convenient. Most high-street pharmacies are within walking distance of Tube, Overground, or bus stops. Major train stations including King's Cross, Victoria, Liverpool Street, and Waterloo have pharmacies nearby or inside the station. For mobility-impaired patients, many London pharmacies offer free prescription delivery services, particularly useful given the city's congestion and parking challenges. Santander Cycles (bike hire) docking stations are often near pharmacy clusters. Remember that London pharmacies are often busiest Monday mornings and Friday evenings - consider visiting mid-week or booking appointments where available.
Yes, London has several genuine 24-hour pharmacies, mainly in central areas like Westminster (near Victoria Station), King's Cross, and around Liverpool Street. Asda and Tesco superstore pharmacies in locations like Old Kent Road and Charlton also operate 24/7. Always call ahead to confirm as hours can change, especially on bank holidays.
Most London pharmacies offer prescription delivery, often free for elderly, housebound, or disabled patients. Many independent pharmacies provide same-day delivery within their borough (typically £3-5 fee for non-eligible patients). Online pharmacies like Echo, Pharmacy2U, and Well Pharmacy offer free postal delivery across London, taking 3-5 working days.
Major London hospital pharmacies including St Thomas', Guy's Hospital, Royal London, and University College Hospital provide limited services to the public, mainly for outpatient prescriptions. Opening hours are typically weekday daytimes with reduced weekend hours. For emergency medication outside these hours, use 24-hour community pharmacies instead.
Many London pharmacies open on Sundays with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm or 11am-5pm). Large supermarket pharmacies (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's) commonly operate Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter to see current availability, or call NHS 111 who maintain up-to-date rotas of Sunday pharmacies in each London borough.
Yes, many London pharmacies offer private travel vaccination services including hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and rabies. This is convenient for busy professionals who can't attend GP travel clinics. Costs vary (typically £30-80 per vaccine). Some NHS pharmacies provide free NHS travel vaccines for certain destinations - check with your local pharmacy.
No registration is needed to use a pharmacy for one-off services or to collect prescriptions. However, registering with a local pharmacy for repeat prescriptions (nominating them for electronic prescriptions) makes collection easier and enables free delivery services. You can change your nominated pharmacy anytime through the NHS App or by telling your GP.
NHS prescription charges are the same everywhere in England (£9.90 per item in 2026), regardless of location. Private services like travel vaccines, pregnancy tests, or non-prescription medicines may be slightly more expensive in central London compared to outer boroughs, but the difference is usually minimal. Shop around for over-the-counter medications as prices can vary significantly between chains.
Yes, anyone can use London pharmacies regardless of where they live. Bring your prescription (or give your NHS number for electronic prescriptions). Visitors from outside England may need to pay privately for some services. EU/EEA visitors should bring their EHIC card. International visitors should check whether their travel insurance covers UK healthcare including prescriptions.
Showing 1685 pharmacies in London
25e Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9JF
25e Lowndes Street — England
199 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5NA
199 Old Kent Road — England
No website listed
20 London Road, West Croydon CR0 2TA
20 London Road — England
No website listed
55 South Street, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 7AA
Isleworth — England
No website listed
12a Abbey Parade, Merton High Street, London SW19 1DG
Merton High Street — England
101 Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 1LR
Muswell Hill — England
38 Grovebury Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 9BB
Abbey Wood — England
No website listed
1-3 Ace Parade, Hook Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1DR
Chessington — England
No website listed
273 High Road, Leytonstone, London E11 4HH
Leytonstone — England
No website listed
641 Watford Way, Mill Hill, London NW7 3JR
Mill Hill — England
No website listed
155 High Street, Acton, London W3 6LP
Acton — England
485 Norwood Road, London SE27 9DJ
485 Norwood Road — England
331 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 6RF
Croydon — England
No website listed
392 Long Lane, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 9PG
Hillingdon — England
5 Dollis Parade, 64 Totteridge Lane, London N20 8QG
64 Totteridge Lane — England
36 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 8UF
36 New Cavendish Street — England
15 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 5NT
Beckenham — England
No website listed
14 South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 1LU
Mitcham — England
No website listed
134 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3EE
134 Cricklewood Broadway — England
No website listed
404 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London E7 8NP
Forest Gate — England
8a Rushbrook Crescent, Walthamstow, London E17 5BZ
Walthamstow — England
No website listed
39 Edgware Road, London W2 2JE
39 Edgware Road — England
No website listed
38-40 Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4PN
Palmers Green — England
190 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 9BN
Harrow — England
No website listed
123 The Broadway, Southall, Middlesex UB1 1LW
Southall — England
No website listed
93 Watney Street, Stepney, London E1 2QE
Stepney — England
257 Acton Lane, Chiswick, London W4 5DG
Chiswick — England
28 Englands Lane, London NW3 4UE
28 Englands Lane — England
197 St.James Road, Croydon CR0 2BZ
197 St.James Road — England
331 West Green Road, Tottenham, London N15 3PB
Tottenham — England
The 1,685 pharmacies we list in London, England span 253 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 London 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 London
Our directory lists 1,685 pharmacies in London, 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 London 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 London, 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 London. 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 London 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 London. 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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