Independent
A & A Pharmacy Ltd
58 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AL
Rusholme — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-10:30pm
- Sat: 9am-10:30pm
- Sun: 10am-10pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Manchester, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Manchester, the vibrant heart of Greater Manchester with a population of over 550,000, has 205 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city. From the Northern Quarter to Didsbury and Chorlton, Manchester pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription collection, NHS Pharmacy First minor ailment treatment, sexual health services, flu vaccinations, and health screenings. The city center has excellent pharmacy provision with many offering extended hours until 8pm or 9pm, and some supermarket pharmacies open until midnight to serve the city's student population and night-time economy workers.
Manchester's healthcare system is part of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, serving a young, diverse, and rapidly growing population. Community pharmacies are essential in managing the health needs of Manchester's large student community (over 100,000 students), homeless population, and areas of deprivation. Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital provide emergency care, but pharmacies handle much primary care through NHS Pharmacy First, New Medicine Service, flu vaccination programmes, and sexual health services including free emergency contraception and chlamydia screening.
For urgent healthcare needs, Manchester residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at Manchester Royal Infirmary (city center), Wythenshawe Hospital (south Manchester), and North Manchester General Hospital. For prescription emergencies, the city center has several late-night pharmacies near Piccadilly Station and Market Street. Large Asda and Tesco pharmacies in Eastlands, Cheetham Hill, and Hulme offer extended hours. On Sundays, many pharmacies in student areas like Fallowfield and Rusholme maintain regular hours. Emergency prescription supplies are available from most pharmacies if you've run out of essential medication - bring your empty packaging as proof.
Manchester's excellent public transport network makes pharmacy access easy. The Metrolink tram system connects the city center to suburbs, with trams to Altrincham, Bury, Rochdale, and Ashton-under-Lyne - most tram stops have pharmacies nearby. Frequent bus services from Piccadilly Gardens reach all areas. Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations have pharmacies within minutes' walk. For cyclists, Manchester's expanding cycle lane network includes routes to major pharmacy locations. Parking in the city center is limited and expensive - consider using park-and-ride facilities or suburban pharmacies with free parking. Many Manchester pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, especially useful for residents in high-rise apartments and areas with limited parking.
Manchester has limited 24-hour pharmacy options. However, several city center pharmacies stay open until 9-10pm on weekdays, particularly near Piccadilly and Market Street. Some large Asda pharmacies (like Eastlands) offer extended hours. For genuine 24-hour service, you may need to travel to nearby Salford or check current availability with NHS 111.
Students are not automatically exempt from prescription charges. However, students on income-related benefits (Universal Credit, Income Support) or with certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, permanent fistula) qualify for free prescriptions. If you pay for 4+ items in 3 months, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (£32.05 for 3 months) saves money.
Pharmacies in student areas like Fallowfield, Withington, and Rusholme often have extended hours until 8-9pm to serve student needs. The city center near Oxford Road has several late-opening options. Supermarket pharmacies in Asda and Tesco near student accommodations typically stay open until 10pm or midnight. Always check current hours as they can change during university holidays.
Yes, Manchester pharmacies provide comprehensive sexual health services including free emergency contraception (morning-after pill) for all ages, free chlamydia testing and treatment, condom distribution schemes, and pregnancy testing. Many pharmacies near universities and colleges specialize in confidential sexual health services for young people. No appointment is needed.
Yes, most Manchester pharmacies offer prescription delivery, often free for elderly, disabled, or housebound patients. Many charge £2-5 for general delivery within Manchester. Some pharmacies offer same-day delivery if your prescription is ready early enough. Online pharmacies like Echo provide free postal delivery to all Manchester addresses.
Yes, both major stations have pharmacies very close by. Piccadilly has pharmacies on nearby Piccadilly Gardens and Portland Street. Victoria Station has pharmacies on nearby Cheetham Hill Road. Both areas have multiple options within 5 minutes' walk, convenient for commuters and visitors needing urgent medication.
Yes, many Manchester pharmacies provide supervised consumption of methadone and buprenorphine as part of drug rehabilitation services coordinated by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. These services are confidential and free. Your drug support worker will arrange a suitable pharmacy close to your home.
If you have a paper prescription, you can take it to any pharmacy in England. For electronic prescriptions, they go to your "nominated pharmacy" - you can change this anytime through the NHS App or by asking the new pharmacy to update your nomination. Many people living on the Manchester/Salford border use pharmacies in either area.
Map of 205 pharmacies
Showing 205 pharmacies in Manchester
58 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AL
Rusholme — England
199 Kirkway, Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester M24 1LW
Middleton — England
No website listed
391 Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester M29 7BY
Tyldesley — England
Davyhulme Medical Centre, 130 Broadway, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 7WJ
Davyhulme — England
104 Sale Rd,Northern Moor, Wythenshaw, Manchester M23 0BX
Wythenshaw — England
400 Alan Turing Way, Beswick, Manchester M11 3BE
Beswick — England
Stanley Grove, Longsight, Manchester M12 4NH
Longsight — England
100 Princess Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5AS
Hulme — England
Asda Superstore, Barton Dock Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M41 7ZA
Trafford Park — England
1 Swan Walk, Civic Centre, Wythenshawe M22 5HZ
Civic Centre — England
Manchester Road, Bolton BL3 2QS
Manchester Road — England
North City Shopping Ctr, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 4DJ
Harpurhey — England
Asda Store, Riverside Retail Park, Pilkington Way,Radcliffe, Manchester M26 3DA
Radcliffe — England
Asda Sport City, Ashton New Road, Bradford, Manchester M11 4BD
Bradford — England
3 Chapel Street, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5DE
Audenshaw — England
No website listed
37 Petersfield Drive, Baguley, Manchester M23 9PS
Baguley — England
NHS Clinic, 828 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RN
Didsbury — England
No website listed
101 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EQ
Chorlton — England
206 Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4QN
Wythenshawe — England
Unit 5, 73 Old Market St, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester M9 8DX
Manchester — England
Manch.Fort Retail Park, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham, Manchester M8 8EP
Cheetham — England
24 The Parade, Swinton, Manchester M27 4BH
Swinton — England
10 Peel Avenue, Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8BD
Trafford Centre — England
Unit 5, Piccadilly Station, Manchester M1 2BN
Piccadilly Station — England
736-740 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2DW
Didsbury — England
Unit 4, Eden Square Shopping Ctr, Urmston, Manchester M41 0NA
Urmston — England
32 Market Street, Manchester M1 1PL
32 Market Street — England
25 Hale Top, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5RN
Wythenshawe — England
No website listed
3a The Circus, Portland Street, Manchester M1 4RL
Portland Street — England
No website listed
Unit 8a, Trafford Retail Park, Urmston, Manchester M41 7FN
Urmston — England
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The 205 pharmacies we list in Manchester, England span 40 postcode districts.
205 pharmacies listed in Manchester.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester
Our directory lists 205 pharmacies in Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester 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 Manchester. 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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