Independent
Ahmeys Late Night Pharmacy
150 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2EA
Oxford — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 9am-1pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Oxford, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Oxford, the historic university city with over 170,000 residents (rising significantly with students), has 30 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Cowley, Headington, Botley, and surrounding villages. Home to the world's oldest English-speaking university and renowned hospitals including the John Radcliffe, Oxford pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and travel health consultations. Many Oxford pharmacies offer extended opening hours to serve the city's large student population (over 24,000 university students alone), academic staff, hospital workers, and international visitors to this globally significant city known for its dreaming spires.
Oxford's healthcare is managed by Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board. The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Horton General) is one of England's largest teaching hospital trusts, serving as a regional and national referral centre. Community pharmacies in Oxford work closely with these hospitals, particularly for outpatient prescription collection. Oxford's diverse population includes students from 100+ countries, academic and research staff, hospital workers, tourists, and longstanding residents - creating diverse pharmacy needs. NHS Pharmacy First covers seven conditions, allowing treatment without GP appointments. Many Oxford pharmacies offer specialist services including travel health, sexual health (important for the student population), and medication reviews.
For urgent healthcare outside GP hours, Oxford residents call NHS 111 (free, 24/7). The main emergency department is at the John Radcliffe Hospital (Headington, east Oxford - major trauma centre for Oxfordshire and Thames Valley). The Churchill Hospital specialises in cancer and renal services. For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Oxford city centre (High Street, Cornmarket, Cowley Road), Westgate Shopping Centre, and Headington (near John Radcliffe) offer extended hours. Boots on Cornmarket Street is one of the central options. Supermarket pharmacies at Tesco Cowley and other locations provide later opening. On Sundays, multiple pharmacies operate with reduced hours - use the "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111. Oxford's student population means Cowley Road pharmacies often have younger-oriented extended services.
Oxford has excellent public transport via the Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach Oxford, with frequent services connecting the city centre, Cowley, Headington, and suburban areas. Oxford Train Station (services to London Paddington, Birmingham, Worcester) has pharmacies in the city centre within walking distance. The city's famous park-and-ride system at five sites around the city provides easy access to city centre pharmacies without driving into the congested centre. Oxford is one of England's most cycle-friendly cities - most pharmacies are on or near dedicated cycle routes, and many cyclists use pharmacies en route. For mobility-impaired patients, most city centre pharmacies are on flat ground and accessible. Many Oxford pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients. Students often use delivery services from national online pharmacies.
Several pharmacies serve the university area. Boots on Cornmarket Street and Boots on the High Street (near the Radcliffe Camera) are centrally located. Pharmacies on Cowley Road, Headington, and near the various college sites serve students throughout the city. The John Radcliffe Hospital area in Headington has pharmacies serving medical students and hospital staff. For students in self-catering accommodation, local pharmacies offer prescription registration and minor ailment services.
Yes, emergency contraception (morning-after pill) is available from Oxford pharmacies without a prescription. Given the large student population, pharmacies across the city stock emergency contraception. Many pharmacies in the Cowley Road area, city centre, and near student accommodation have staff trained in sexual health consultations. Some provide it free through NHS schemes. Most pharmacies offer private consultation rooms for confidential discussions.
Yes, many Oxford pharmacies are experienced with international patients given the university's global student body and international tourist visitors. Staff often speak multiple languages. EU citizens should bring their EHIC/GHIC card for NHS services. International students should register with an Oxford GP and nominate a pharmacy for prescriptions. Over-the-counter medicines are available to all visitors. International visitors on private healthcare should check their insurance coverage.
Yes, multiple pharmacies are located in Headington near John Radcliffe Hospital, serving outpatients, hospital staff, and visitors. These are particularly busy during clinic hours. The hospital itself has an outpatient pharmacy for certain prescriptions, but community pharmacies nearby offer more convenient hours and over-the-counter services. Pharmacies on Old High Street and London Road, Headington, are most convenient.
Yes, Oxford pharmacies maintain their usual opening hours regardless of university term dates. However, some pharmacies near student accommodation may be slightly quieter during vacation periods. City centre pharmacies and those near John Radcliffe Hospital maintain full service year-round. For students remaining in Oxford during vacations, pharmacy services continue normally.
Yes, many Oxford pharmacies offer travel health services given the highly mobile academic and professional population. Services include hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and travel health certificates. With Oxford academics and students frequently travelling internationally for research and conferences, pharmacy travel clinics are well-used. Book ahead as appointments fill quickly before popular travel periods.
Showing 30 pharmacies in Oxford
150 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2EA
Oxford — England
1 The Pound, Cholsey, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 9NS
Wallingford — England
17 Ivy Close, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2NB
Oxford — England
1 Henley Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4DH
Oxford — England
6 Underhill Circus, Barton, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 9LU
Oxford — England
No website listed
221 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7HQ
Oxford — England
6-8 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3HL
Oxford — England
96 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire OX3 9AJ
Headington — England
Oxford Retail Park, Ambassador Avenue, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 6XJ
Oxford — England
151a Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Oxford — England
60 High Street, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire OX44 7SS
Chalgrove — England
No website listed
258 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 1UH
Oxford — England
Bury Knowle Health Centre, 207 London Road, Headington, Oxfordshire OX3 9JA
Headington — England
116 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6AJ
Oxford — England
No website listed
172 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 5PG
Oxford — England
57 Osler Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 9BH
Oxford — England
227 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 7HQ
Oxford — England
9 West Way Square, Botley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 9TJ
Oxford — England
No website listed
6 Gloucester Street, Oxford OX1 2BN
6 Gloucester Street — England
No website listed
Unit 1c Templars Shp Park, Between Towns Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 3JP
Oxford — England
Blackbird Leys Health Ctr, Dunnock Way, Greater Leys, Oxfordshire OX4 7EX
Greater Leys — England
100 Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 6HS
Oxford — England
13 Atkyns Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 8RA
Oxford — England
3 The Roundway, Green Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8DH
Headington — England
6a Courtland Road, Rose Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4JA
Oxford — England
11 Old Marston Road, Marston, Oxford OX3 0JR
Marston — England
190 Abingdon Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4RA
Oxford — England
Morland Close, Wheatley, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX33 1DP
Oxford — England
82 Botley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0BU
Oxford — England
No website listed
59 Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6HJ
Oxford — England
No website listed
The 30 pharmacies we list in Oxford, England span 7 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 Oxford 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 Oxford
Our directory lists 30 pharmacies in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford. 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 Oxford 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 Oxford. 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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