ASDA
ASDA Pharmacy Plymouth
Leypark Dr, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8TB
Estover — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-9pm
- Sat: 9am-9pm
- Sun: 10am-4pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Plymouth, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Plymouth, the historic naval port city with over 260,000 residents, has 52 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, waterfront, and surrounding areas. From the city center to Mutley, Plympton, and Plymstock, Plymouth pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, travel health for naval personnel, and sexual health services. Many Plymouth pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm, with city center locations providing convenient access for Royal Navy personnel, University of Plymouth students, dockyard workers, and residents of this maritime city famous for its naval history and ocean gateway location.
Plymouth's healthcare system is part of NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, serving over 1.2 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are crucial in supporting Plymouth's unique population including naval personnel, students, and maritime workers, working alongside Derriford Hospital (major trauma center serving Devon and Cornwall) and numerous GP practices. Plymouth pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccinations, travel health services (vital for naval deployments), emergency contraception, and stop smoking programmes. Given Plymouth's military population, student community, and maritime industry, accessible pharmacy services adapted to deployment schedules are essential.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Plymouth residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The major emergency department is at Derriford Hospital (Derriford Road, north Plymouth - major trauma center for the South West). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Plymouth city center near the train station, Drake Circus shopping center, and Royal Parade offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in Mutley, Plympton, and Plymstock stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Plymouth has limited 24-hour provision, but Asda pharmacy in Estover offers extended late hours until 11pm.
Plymouth's comprehensive public transport makes pharmacy access manageable despite the city's hilly terrain. Plymouth Citybus operates extensive services across the city from Royal Parade and Bretonside Bus Station. Plymouth Train Station has pharmacies nearby on Royal Parade and around Drake Circus. For naval personnel, buses connect HMNB Devonport to city center pharmacies. Ferry services to Brittany (Roscoff and St Malo) and the Tamar crossings connect Plymouth to Cornwall. Many Plymouth pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly valuable given the city's hills and for naval families when personnel are deployed. Park and Ride facilities at Milehouse and George Junction allow easier city center access. The waterfront location and hills make some areas challenging for those with mobility issues - delivery services are well-used.
Yes, Plymouth pharmacies are highly experienced serving the Royal Navy community. Services include travel health for deployments, extended medication supplies for sea voyages, emergency prescriptions when returning from deployment, coordination with base medical services, and support for military families during deployments. Many pharmacies near Devonport and in Torpoint understand military health requirements. Some can arrange special dispensing for submarines and ships.
Plymouth has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Asda pharmacy in Estover offers extended hours until 10-11pm on most days. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. Derriford Hospital pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not generally open to the public for community prescriptions.
Yes, several Plymouth pharmacies specialize in military travel health. Services include vaccinations for worldwide deployments, antimalarial medication, travel health consultations understanding naval requirements, and advice on medication storage in maritime environments. Some pharmacies work directly with base medical services. This expertise is a distinctive strength of Plymouth pharmacy services given the city's naval heritage.
Yes, most Plymouth pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many provide free delivery to everyone, which is particularly valued given Plymouth's hilly geography and by military families during deployments. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. Delivery services to HMNB Devonport and military housing are common. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery across Plymouth.
Plymouth operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at Drake Circus, Asda, and Tesco locations often have regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. The city center usually has Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, pharmacies near the University of Plymouth (particularly in Mutley Plain, North Hill, and the city center) specialize in serving student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and prescription services. Many offer extended hours during term time and understand student health concerns including mental health support signposting.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of Plymouth Station around Royal Parade, Armada Way, and Drake Circus shopping center. These are convenient for commuters to Exeter, Bristol, and London, and visitors to the city. Most offer extended weekday opening hours. The station area has good pharmacy provision.
Yes, Plymouth pharmacies have particular expertise in maritime health issues given the city's location and industries. Services include seasickness medication and advice, travel sickness remedies, motion sickness prevention, recommendations for ferry passengers to France, and understanding medication needs for maritime workers. This specialized knowledge reflects Plymouth's unique maritime character.
Showing 52 pharmacies in Plymouth
Leypark Dr, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8TB
Estover — England
Leypark Dr, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8TB
Estover — England
17 Morshead Rd, Plymouth PL6 5AD
17 Morshead Rd — England
3 St Stephen Rd, Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 2ZN
Plympton — England
59 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JH
Mutley — England
76 New George St, Plymouth PL1 1RR
76 New George St — England
Hospital, 15-17 Derriford Rd, Plymouth PL6 5FP
15-17 Derriford Rd — England
20 The Broadway, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 7AU
Plymstock — England
91 Church Rd, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9AX
Plymstock — England
Newton Hill, Newton Ferrers, Plymouth PL8 1AB
Newton Ferrers — England
206 Saltash Rd, Keyham, Plymouth PL2 2BD
Keyham — England
61A Ebrington St, Plymouth PL4 9AA
61A Ebrington St — England
Church Road Pharmacy, 91 Church Rd, Plymouth PL9 9AX
91 Church Rd — England
20 Bishops Place, Plymouth PL1 3BW
20 Bishops Place — England
Surgery, Glenside Rise, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4DR
Plympton — England
51 Damerel Cl, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4JZ
Devonport — England
17 Wolseley Rd, Plymouth PL2 3AA
17 Wolseley Rd — England
No website listed
8 Honicknowle Grn, Honicknowle, Plymouth PL5 3PY
Honicknowle — England
71-73 Hyde Park Rd, Peverell, Plymouth PL3 4JN
Peverell — England
140 King St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 5JE
Stonehouse — England
29 Marlborough St, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4AE
Devonport — England
No website listed
17 Wolseley Rd, Plymouth PL2 3AA
17 Wolseley Rd — England
No website listed
Pomphlett Rd, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 7BH
Plymstock — England
C2 – D, Phoenix Mill Business Park, Estover Rd, Plymouth PL6 7PY
Estover Rd — England
UNIT B1, Apollo Court, Neptune Park, Cattedown, Plymouth PL4 0SJ
Cattedown — England
51 Damerel Cl, Devonport, Plymouth PL1 4JZ
Devonport — England
8 Leypark Dr, Estover, Plymouth PL6 8UD
Estover — England
24 Springfield Rd, Elburton, Plymouth PL9 8EN
Elburton — England
No website listed
20 Bishops Place, W Hoe Rd, Plymouth PL1 3BW
W Hoe Rd — England
No website listed
91 Church Rd, Plymstock, Plymouth PL9 9AX
Plymstock — England
No website listed
The 52 pharmacies we list in Plymouth, England span 9 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
Our directory lists 52 pharmacies in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth. 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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