Independent
Allied Pharmacy Earlham West
42 Earlham West Centre, West Earlham, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 8AD
Norwich — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-5:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Norwich, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Norwich, the historic cathedral city and capital of Norfolk with approximately 215,000 residents, has 60 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Golden Triangle, Thorpe, Earlham, and surrounding villages. As the commercial centre of East Anglia's most rural county, Norwich pharmacies serve a diverse population: city residents, University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts students, Norfolk County Council workers, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital staff, rural Norfolk communities travelling to the city, and tourists visiting the medieval city and Norfolk Broads. Norwich's pharmacy network is important given Norfolk's significant rural population with limited local pharmacy access in villages across the county, making Norwich a hub for pharmaceutical services.
Norwich's healthcare is managed by NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH, Colney, west of Norwich) is the major teaching hospital serving Norfolk and northeast Suffolk. Pharmacies work closely with NNUH, which is one of England's largest district general hospitals. Norfolk has an aging, dispersed rural population, creating challenges for pharmacy access - Norwich pharmacies serve as the hub for specialist services unavailable in rural areas. NHS Pharmacy First covers seven conditions for GP-free treatment. The UEA's medical school (Norwich Medical School) contributes to the city's healthcare research capacity. Norfolk also has health inequalities in deprived urban areas of Norwich (Heartsease, Bowthorpe) requiring targeted pharmacy outreach.
For urgent healthcare outside GP hours, Norwich residents call NHS 111 (free, 24/7). The main emergency department is at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (Colney Lane, west of the city ring road). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Norwich city centre (Gentleman's Walk, Castle Mall, Chapelfield), Anglia Square, and along Unthank Road and Earlham Road offer extended hours. Boots on Gentleman's Walk is centrally located. Supermarket pharmacies at Asda Longwater, Tesco Sprowston, and other locations provide later opening. For rural Norfolk residents visiting Norwich, city pharmacies offer better late-opening options than village chemists. On Sundays, a rota operates - call NHS 111 for the nearest open pharmacy.
Norwich has a good local bus network operated primarily by First East England and Konect Bus. Norwich Train Station (Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street, Ely, Peterborough) is within walking distance of city centre pharmacies on Prince of Wales Road. The ring road system means most pharmacy trips work well by car with parking available. Many rural Norfolk residents drive to Norwich for pharmacy and hospital services, parking in city centre car parks or park-and-ride facilities. Norwich is relatively cycle-friendly in the centre, with many pharmacies accessible by bike. Many pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients, valuable for housebound and elderly city residents.
Yes, Norwich pharmacies regularly serve patients from across rural Norfolk who travel to the city for hospital appointments, shopping, or specialist pharmacy services unavailable locally. Norfolk's rural character means many villages lack pharmacies, making Norwich an essential hub. Some Norwich pharmacies offer postal delivery to rural Norfolk addresses. When visiting Norwich for hospital appointments at NNUH, combining with pharmacy visits is practical.
Yes, pharmacies are located near NNUH at Colney (on Colney Lane and in surrounding areas) and along Unthank Road heading into the city. The hospital has its own pharmacy for inpatients and some outpatients, but community pharmacies nearby offer more convenient hours and full over-the-counter ranges. Pharmacies in the Eaton and Cringleford areas (south of NNUH) also serve hospital visitors.
University of East Anglia students (Earlham area, west Norwich) are served by pharmacies along Earlham Road, in Eaton, and in the city centre accessible by bus. UEA campus has a health centre that can direct you to appropriate pharmacies. The Golden Triangle area (Unthank Road, Newmarket Road) popular with students has good pharmacy coverage. Sexual health, emergency contraception, and mental health pharmacy services are available throughout Norwich.
Yes, several Norwich pharmacies open Sundays including supermarket pharmacies (Asda Longwater, Tesco locations), Boots on Gentleman's Walk, and pharmacies in larger shopping areas. Hours are typically reduced (10am-4pm). Use our "Open Now" filter for current availability or call NHS 111. Norwich has reasonable Sunday coverage for a city of its size.
Yes, the Norwich Lanes (the medieval network of streets behind the market) and the historic city centre have several pharmacies serving shoppers and tourists visiting Norwich's famous medieval architecture. Gentleman's Walk and Castle Mall area have convenient central pharmacy options. These are popular with tourists exploring the cathedral, castle, and medieval churches.
Yes, most Norwich pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). This is particularly important given Norfolk's geography - elderly city residents who can't travel easily, and rural Norfolk patients who need regular medication. Many independents deliver beyond standard eligibility criteria. Online pharmacies provide postal delivery across Norwich and rural Norfolk.
Showing 60 pharmacies in Norwich
42 Earlham West Centre, West Earlham, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 8AD
Norwich — England
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 5DT
Norwich — England
6 Market Place, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 6EH
Norwich — England
No website listed
Beechcroft Surgery, 23 Beechcroft, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 0RS
Norwich — England
University Health Centre, Uni' Drive, Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 7YD
Norwich — England
No website listed
Unit D, Longwater Ret.Pk, Alex Moorhouse Way, New Costessey, Norfolk NR5 0JT
New Costessey — England
No website listed
35 Great Melton Road, Hethersett, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 3AB
Norwich — England
The Castle Mall Shop.Ctr., Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3DD
Norwich — England
34-36 London Street, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1LD
Norwich — England
No website listed
The Old School, The Common, Mulbarton, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 8AE
Norwich — England
5 Riverside Retail Park, Albion Way, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 1WR
Norwich — England
124 Merchants Hall, Lower Ground, Chapelfield, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1SH
Norwich — England
No website listed
Eaton Centre, Church Lane, Eaton, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6NU
Norwich — England
562a Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 8TU
Norwich — England
78 Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3HP
Norwich — England
93 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR3 2HW
Norwich — England
4 The Market Place, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk NR9 4AF
Norwich — England
4 High Street, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 6AH
Norwich — England
68 High Street, Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9AS
Stalham — England
Magdalen Medical Practice, Lawson Rd, Norwich NR3 4LF
Lawson Rd — England
Unit 15, Bowthorpe, Main Shopping Centre, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 9HA
Norwich — England
No website listed
192 Norwich Road, New Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk NR5 0EX
Norwich — England
Drayton Medical Practice, Manor Farm Close, Drayton, Norfolk NR8 6EE
Drayton — England
No website listed
67 North Walsham Road, Old Catton, Norwich, Norfolk NR6 7QA
Norwich — England
No website listed
Memorial Green, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk NR16 2ND
Norwich — England
No website listed
205 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 4AB
Norwich — England
No website listed
143 Unthank Rd, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 2PE
Norwich — England
Cringleford Surgery, Cantley Lane, Cringleford, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6TA
Norwich — England
No website listed
117f Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR4 6LD
Norwich — England
No website listed
30b Wellesley Ave North, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 4NT
Norwich — England
The 60 pharmacies we list in Norwich, England span 16 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 Norwich 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 Norwich
Our directory lists 60 pharmacies in Norwich, 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 Norwich 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 Norwich, 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 Norwich. 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 Norwich 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 Norwich. 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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