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ASDA Pharmacy Worcester
Silver St, Worcester WR1 2DA
Silver St — England
- Mon–Fri: 9am-9pm
- Sat: 9am-9pm
- Sun: 11am-5pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Worcester, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Worcester, the historic cathedral city with over 100,000 residents, has 22 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, suburbs, and surrounding areas. From the historic center near Worcester Cathedral to St John's, Warndon, Ronkswood, and Rainbow Hill, Worcester pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, travel health advice, and sexual health services. Many Worcester pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 8pm, with city center locations providing convenient access for shoppers, workers, and residents of this beautiful city on the River Severn, famous for its cathedral, Royal Worcester porcelain, and Worcestershire sauce. Worcester's mix of historic city center, Victorian suburbs, and modern estates means pharmacies serve diverse communities from affluent areas to more deprived neighborhoods. The city's location in rural Worcestershire, aging population, and role as a market town create specific healthcare needs including services for elderly residents, rural communities, and agricultural workers.
Worcester's healthcare system is part of NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, serving over 800,000 people across both counties. Community pharmacies are essential in supporting Worcester's population, working alongside Worcestershire Royal Hospital (major acute hospital on Charles Hastings Way) and numerous GP practices across the city. Worcester faces health challenges including an aging population (particularly in some suburban areas with higher proportions of elderly residents), health inequalities between affluent and deprived areas, cardiovascular disease, and rural health access issues for surrounding villages. Pharmacies provide vital services including medication reviews for elderly patients, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening, stop smoking support, and chronic disease management. The city's aging demographic means many pharmacies specialize in care home services, dementia support, and mobility aid supplies. Worcester's role as a county town means pharmacies serve not just city residents but also people from surrounding rural Worcestershire villages where pharmacy access is limited. Some pharmacies offer agricultural health services supporting the farming community. The city's relatively compact size and close-knit community mean pharmacies often have long-term relationships with patients across generations.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Worcester residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The major emergency department is at Worcestershire Royal Hospital (Charles Hastings Way, northeast Worcester, accessible by First Bus routes 31, 32, 33, and others). The hospital also has a Minor Injuries Unit for non-life-threatening injuries. Several Worcester pharmacies participate in extended hours rotas, particularly in the city center. For emergency prescriptions, NHS 111 can direct you to the nearest open pharmacy. Worcester's rural location means ambulance response times can vary - city residents have good access, but surrounding villages may have longer waits. In genuine emergencies (chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, suspected stroke), always call 999. For urgent but non-emergency needs, NHS 111 can book appointments at the hospital's Minor Injuries Unit or direct you to late-opening pharmacies. Some city center pharmacies offer late hours until 8pm weekdays. Worcester's position as a market town serving rural Worcestershire means city pharmacies often handle emergency needs for surrounding villages, particularly on Saturdays when rural GP surgeries are closed. The city's historic street layout can make navigation challenging for ambulances in the medieval center.
Worcester's compact size makes pharmacy access generally good for city residents, though car-dependent for surrounding villages. First Bus operates services across the city with Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street stations both within walking distance of city center pharmacies. Worcester Shrub Hill (main station with services to London Paddington, Birmingham, and Hereford) is about 15 minutes' walk from city center pharmacies. Foregate Street station (closer to the city center and cathedral) has pharmacies within 5 minutes' walk. The city's historic center is pedestrian-friendly, with pharmacies clustered around High Street, The Cross, and Foregate Street. Parking in the city center can be challenging (use Crowngate car park, Cathedral Plaza, or Croft Road multi-story). Suburban pharmacies in St John's, Warndon, and other areas typically have easier parking. Many pharmacies offer delivery services, essential for elderly residents and those in rural areas. The River Severn divides the city, with bridges connecting the main city to St John's on the west bank. For those in outlying areas or surrounding villages like Droitwich, Malvern, or Pershore, Worcester city pharmacies are often the nearest option. The city's relatively flat topography (except near the cathedral) makes walking and cycling practical, with bike parking at many pharmacies.
Several pharmacies are located in the historic city center around High Street, The Cross, Foregate Street, and the Crowngate shopping area. These offer extended hours (many until 7-8pm weekdays, plus Saturdays) and serve shoppers, workers, and residents. The city center is compact and walkable, within 5-15 minutes of both railway stations.
Yes, pharmacies in the city center around College Street, High Street, and nearby areas are within 5-10 minutes' walk of Worcester Cathedral. These serve cathedral visitors (the cathedral attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually), city center residents, and office workers. The medieval street layout is charming but can be confusing - ask locals for directions.
Yes, given Worcester's aging population, many pharmacies specialize in elderly care including medication reviews, care home deliveries, dementia support, mobility aids, and chronic disease management. Suburban pharmacies in areas like St John's and Rainbow Hill often have strong relationships with elderly patients and offer home delivery for those with limited mobility.
Pharmacies are located near Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Charles Hastings Way in northeast Worcester and in nearby Ronkswood. These are convenient for hospital visitors, outpatients collecting prescriptions after appointments, and residents of east Worcester. The hospital pharmacy serves inpatients, but community pharmacies nearby help with over-the-counter needs and post-discharge prescriptions.
Yes, St John's (west of the River Severn, across the bridge from the main city) has several pharmacies along Bromyard Road and St John's high street. These serve the substantial population in west Worcester and typically have easier parking than the city center. Regular buses connect St John's to the city center and hospital.
Yes, many Worcester pharmacies offer delivery to surrounding villages and rural areas in Worcestershire, essential for elderly residents and those without transport. Some pharmacies specialize in serving rural communities. Delivery radius and fees vary - ask your chosen pharmacy about coverage for your specific village.
Worcester Shrub Hill (main railway station) is about 15 minutes' walk from city center pharmacies. Foregate Street Station (smaller, closer to the center) has pharmacies within 5 minutes. For commuters to Birmingham, London, or Hereford, city center pharmacies along Foregate Street offer the most convenient access.
Warndon (large modern estate in southeast Worcester) has pharmacies serving the substantial population in this newer area. These typically have parking and modern facilities. Regular buses connect Warndon to the city center and hospital. Warndon pharmacies are convenient for residents of east Worcester's newer housing developments.
Showing 22 pharmacies in Worcester
Silver St, Worcester WR1 2DA
Silver St — England
Silver St, Worcester WR1 2DA
Silver St — England
72-74 High St, Worcester WR1 2EU
72-74 High St — England
12 High St, Upton upon Severn, Worcester WR8 0HB
Upton upon Severn — England
153 Ombersley Rd, Worcester WR3 7BX
153 Ombersley Rd — England
18-20 St Johns, St John's, Worcester WR2 5AH
St John's — England
No website listed
20-22 Cranham Dr, Worcester WR4 9PA
20-22 Cranham Dr — England
177 Bath Rd, Worcester WR5 3AQ
177 Bath Rd — England
12 Broad St, Worcester WR1 3LH
12 Broad St — England
St Peters Drive, 3-4 Tescos Complex, Worcester WR5 3TA
3-4 Tescos Complex — England
The Halt Pharmacy, 1A Ingles Dr, Henwick Rd, Halt, Worcester WR2 5HL
Halt — England
No website listed
Barbourne Health Centre, 4 Droitwich Rd, Worcester WR3 7LH
4 Droitwich Rd — England
Turnpike House Medical Centre, 35 Newtown Rd, Worcester WR5 1HG
35 Newtown Rd — England
St Johns Medical Centre, 299 Bromyard Rd, Worcester WR2 5FB
299 Bromyard Rd — England
Elbury Moor Health Centre, Fairfield Cl, Worcester WR4 9TX
Fairfield Cl — England
Next to, Spring Gardens Medical Practice, Spring Gardens, Worcester WR1 2BS
Spring Gardens — England
No website listed
42 Astwood Rd., Worcester WR3 8EZ
42 Astwood Rd. — England
No website listed
37-38 Upper Tything, Worcester WR1 1JZ
37-38 Upper Tything — England
No website listed
27 Lichfield Ave, Worcester WR5 1NW
27 Lichfield Ave — England
No website listed
St Peters Drive, Unit 3-4 Tescos Complex, Worcester WR5 3TA
Unit 3-4 Tescos Complex — England
No website listed
Mill Wood Dr, Worcester WR4 0UJ
Mill Wood Dr — England
1A Ingles Dr, Henwick Rd, Halt, Worcester WR2 5HL
Halt — England
No website listed
The 22 pharmacies we list in Worcester, England span 6 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 Worcester 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 Worcester
Our directory lists 22 pharmacies in Worcester, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, 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 Worcester. 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 Worcester 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 Worcester. 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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