ASDA
Asda Pharmacy
Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park, Wolstanton, Newcastle,Staffordshire ST5 0AY
Newcastle — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-8pm
- Sat: 9am-8pm
- Sun: 10am-4pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Newcastle, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Newcastle upon Tyne, the vibrant North East capital with over 300,000 residents, has 14 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, Quayside, Gosforth, and Byker. From Northumberland Street to Jesmond, Heaton, and Walker, Newcastle pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and substance misuse support. Many Newcastle pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm or later, with city center locations serving the bustling nightlife economy, students from Newcastle and Northumbria universities, and residents across this historic riverside city.
Newcastle's healthcare system is part of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, serving over 3 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are crucial in supporting Newcastle's mix of affluent suburbs, areas of deprivation, and large student population, working alongside Royal Victoria Infirmary, Freeman Hospital, and numerous GP practices. Newcastle pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, stop smoking services, and supervised methadone consumption. Given Newcastle's health challenges including higher-than-average rates of alcohol-related illness and smoking, accessible pharmacy services are vital.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Newcastle residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at Royal Victoria Infirmary (Queen Victoria Road, city center) and Freeman Hospital (High Heaton). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Newcastle city center near Central Station, Northumberland Street, and Haymarket offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in Gosforth, Jesmond, and Byker stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Newcastle has limited 24-hour provision, but large Asda pharmacies in Gosforth and Byker offer extended late hours.
Newcastle's excellent public transport makes pharmacy access straightforward. The Metro system connects the city center to Gateshead, North Shields, South Shields, Airport, and coastal areas, with Metro stations near major pharmacy clusters. Frequent Go North East and Stagecoach buses serve all areas from Eldon Square and Haymarket bus stations. Newcastle Central Station has pharmacies nearby on Neville Street and around the station area. For coastal communities, the Metro provides quick access to city center pharmacies. Many Newcastle pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for residents in high-rise flats and elderly residents in areas like Kenton and Cowgate. The compact city center means most pharmacies are within walking distance of each other.
Newcastle has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Some large Asda pharmacies in Gosforth and Byker offer extended hours until 10-11pm. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. Royal Victoria Infirmary pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not open to general public for community prescriptions.
Yes, most Newcastle pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone within their catchment area as part of their community commitment. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery to all Newcastle addresses.
Newcastle operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Asda and Tesco locations often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. The Eldon Square and Monument areas typically have Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, pharmacies in Jesmond, Heaton, and the city center near both universities (particularly on Osborne Road, Chillingham Road, and Haymarket) specialize in serving student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and prescription services. Many understand typical student health concerns and offer convenient opening hours.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5 minutes' walk of Central Station around Neville Street, Westgate Road, and the main shopping areas. These are convenient for commuters and visitors from across the North East. Most offer extended weekday opening hours and can help with emergency prescription needs.
Yes, many Newcastle pharmacies provide support for alcohol-related health concerns including liver health advice, vitamin supplementation (thiamine for alcohol-related deficiency), signposting to alcohol support services, and health screening. Pharmacists can provide confidential advice and refer you to specialist services like Newcastle's alcohol support teams if needed.
Yes, many Newcastle pharmacies provide supervised consumption of methadone and buprenorphine, needle exchange schemes, naloxone supply, and drug testing services as part of rehabilitation programmes coordinated by Lifeline and other drug services. These services are confidential and free on the NHS. Your drug support worker will arrange a suitable pharmacy.
Yes, if you have a paper prescription, you can take it to any pharmacy in England. For electronic prescriptions, they go to your "nominated pharmacy" which can be in either Newcastle or Gateshead - change your nomination anytime through the NHS App or by asking a pharmacy. Many people living near the bridges use pharmacies on both sides of the Tyne.
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Showing 14 pharmacies in Newcastle
Asda Superstore, Wolstanton Retail Park, Wolstanton, Newcastle,Staffordshire ST5 0AY
Newcastle — England
111 Hanbridge Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 8HX
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
No website listed
11 High Street, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 1RB
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
117-119 High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 0EP
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
5 The Parade, Silverdale, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 6LQ
Newcastle — England
Higherland Surgery, 3 Orme Road, Poolfields, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 2UE
Poolfields — England
No website listed
Kingsbridge House, Kingsbridge Ave,Clayton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 3HP
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
Unit 18, Croft Road Industrial Est, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 0TW
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
58-60 King Street, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 1HX
Newcastle — England
No website listed
65 Milehouse Lane, Cross Heath, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 9JZ
Newcastle — England
Milehouse Prim Care Ctr, Lymebrook Way,Milehouse, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 9GA
Newcastle-Under-Lyme — England
Goose Street, Off Brook Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 3HY
Newcastle Under Lyme — England
21-23 London Road, Chesterton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire ST5 7EA
Newcastle Under Lyme — England
7 The Westbury Centre, Westbury Road, Clayton, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 4LY
Newcastle — England
The 14 pharmacies we list in Newcastle, England span 1 postcode district.
14 pharmacies listed in Newcastle.
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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle
Our directory lists 14 pharmacies in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle, 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 Newcastle. 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle. 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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