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3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 8WU
Southampton — England
- Mon–Fri: 7am-6pm
- Sat: 7am-6pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Southampton, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Southampton, the major South Coast port city with over 250,000 residents, has 63 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, suburbs, and waterfront areas. From the city center to Shirley, Portswood, and Woolston, Southampton pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, travel health services, and sexual health support. Many Southampton pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm, with city center locations and large supermarket pharmacies providing convenient access for cruise passengers, university students, port workers, and residents of this historic maritime city.
Southampton's healthcare system is part of NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, serving over 2 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are essential in supporting Southampton's diverse population, working alongside Southampton General Hospital (University Hospital Southampton), and numerous GP practices. Southampton pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccinations, emergency contraception, travel health services (crucial given the cruise terminal), and stop smoking programmes. Given Southampton's transient student population (over 30,000), cruise industry workers, and maritime community, accessible pharmacy services are vital.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Southampton residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The major emergency department is at Southampton General Hospital (Tremona Road, near university). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Southampton city center near the train station, West Quay shopping center, and Above Bar Street offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in suburbs like Shirley, Portswood, and Bitterne stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. Southampton has limited 24-hour provision, but Asda pharmacy in Shirley offers extended late hours.
Southampton's good public transport makes pharmacy access straightforward. Frequent buses from Southampton Central Bus Station and City Centre reach all areas. Southampton Central Train Station has pharmacies nearby on Above Bar Street and around the West Quay area. Ferry services connect Town Quay to Hythe and Isle of Wight, with pharmacies near departure points. The city's relatively flat geography makes cycling popular, with routes to major pharmacy locations. Many Southampton pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for elderly residents and those in high-rise buildings. Park and Ride facilities at Redbridge, Millbrook, and Adanac Park allow easy city center access. Cruise passengers can access city center pharmacies easily from the Ocean Terminal.
Southampton has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Asda pharmacy in Shirley 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. Southampton General Hospital pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not open to the general public for community prescriptions.
Yes, cruise passengers can easily access Southampton pharmacies. Several pharmacies are located in the city center within 15 minutes' walk or short taxi ride from the cruise terminals. Services include prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications for seasickness and other ailments, and travel health advice. Most accept international prescriptions but may require private payment for non-UK residents.
Yes, many Southampton pharmacies specialize in travel health services given the city's cruise terminal and port. Services include vaccinations for worldwide destinations (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies), antimalarial medication, and travel health consultations. Costs vary (typically £30-70 per vaccine). This is particularly convenient for cruise ship crew and passengers.
Yes, most Southampton pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery to all Southampton addresses, typically taking 3-5 working days.
Southampton operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Large supermarket pharmacies at West Quay, 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 Southampton and Southampton Solent University (particularly in Portswood, Highfield, 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.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of Southampton Central Station around Above Bar Street, West Quay shopping center, and the city center. These are convenient for commuters and visitors. Most offer extended weekday opening hours and can help with emergency prescription needs.
Yes, Southampton pharmacies are experienced in serving the maritime community. Services include travel health for seafarers, medication supplies for extended voyages, health screening, and advice on managing health conditions at sea. Many pharmacies near the port areas are familiar with maritime health requirements and can provide larger quantities of medications for long trips.
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3 Hazel Farm Road, West Totton, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 8WU
Southampton — England
19 Burgess Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 7AP
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Rhino House, 5a-6a Bedford Place, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 2BY
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High Street, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1AB
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62a West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 6TG
Southampton — England
No website listed
Blackthorn Health Centre, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 4NQ
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No website listed
Bitterne Park Medical Ctr, Thorold Rd, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 1JB
Southampton — England
19-29 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7DX
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The Pharmacy, 7 Rownhams Road, North Baddesley, Hampshire SO52 9EF
North Baddesley — England
21 High Street, Hythe, Nr Southampton, Hampshire SO45 6AG
Nr Southampton — England
233 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2NF
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High Street, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1AB
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9-11 Shirley High Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 3NJ
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Unit 3, West Quay Retail Park, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1BA
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2 The Broadway, Midanbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 4QD
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357a Burgess Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 3BD
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Pharmacy Unit, Parkville Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 2JA
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No website listed
Unit 4 Townhill Farm, Local Ctr, Townhill Way, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 3RA
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1a Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4FN
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195 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 2NF
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No website listed
Waterside Health Centre, Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Hampshire SO45 5WX
Hythe — England
Unit 1, Marchwood Village Centre, Main Road,Marchwood, Southampton,Hampshire SO40 4SF
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One Stop Store, 398 Coxford Rd, Lordswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 5LL
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10a Dean Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 6AP
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Southampton Road, Bartley, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 2NA
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44 Bridge Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 7GF
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26 Warsash Road, Warsash, Hampshire SO31 9HX
Warsash — England
77 High Street, West End, Southampton, Hampshire SO30 3DS
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5a St John's Centre, Hedge End, Nr Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4QU
Nr Southampton — England
Unit 11 Locks Heath, District Centre, Locks Heath, Hampshire SO31 6DX
Locks Heath — England
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The 63 pharmacies we list in Southampton, England span 12 postcode districts.
63 pharmacies listed in Southampton.
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 Southampton 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 Southampton
Our directory lists 63 pharmacies in Southampton, 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 Southampton 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton 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 Southampton. 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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