Independent
Acomb Pharmacy
67 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BR
Acomb — England
- Mon–Fri: 8:30am-5:30pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across York, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
York, the historic cathedral city with over 150,000 residents, has 44 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, suburbs, and surrounding villages. From the medieval city center to Acomb, Clifton, and Tang Hall, York pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS services including prescription dispensing, NHS Pharmacy First for minor ailments, flu vaccinations, travel health advice, and sexual health services. Many York pharmacies offer extended opening hours until 7-8pm, with city center locations providing convenient access for the city's large tourist population, University of York students, and residents of this beautiful walled city famous for its Roman and Viking heritage.
York's healthcare system is part of NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, serving over 1.7 million people across the region. Community pharmacies are essential in supporting York's mix of historic city residents, student population, and rural communities, working alongside York Hospital (a major district general hospital) and numerous GP practices. York pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS services including NHS Pharmacy First (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), New Medicine Service, seasonal flu vaccinations, NHS Health Checks, emergency contraception, and stop smoking services. Given York's tourism economy, aging population in some areas, and student community, accessible pharmacy services adapted to varied needs are important.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, York residents should call NHS 111 (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. The major emergency department is at York Hospital (Wigginton Road, north York). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in York city center near the train station, Coney Street, and Coppergate offer extended hours until 7-8pm. Some pharmacies in Acomb, Huntington, and Haxby stay open late. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. York has limited 24-hour provision, but Tesco pharmacy at Clifton Moor offers extended late hours until 10pm.
York's compact size and excellent public transport make pharmacy access straightforward. First York buses operate comprehensive services from York Station and Rougier Street. York Train Station (major East Coast Main Line hub) has pharmacies nearby in the city center within 5-10 minutes' walk. The historic city walls and pedestrianized center mean many pharmacies are within walking distance for city residents. For outer areas like Haxby, Strensall, and Copmanthorpe, regular buses connect to city center pharmacies. Many York pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for elderly residents and those in rural villages surrounding York. The city's park-and-ride facilities at Askham Bar, Monks Cross, and Rawcliffe make city center pharmacy access easy despite limited parking in the historic core.
Yes, several pharmacies are located within 5-10 minutes' walk of York Station in the city center around Coney Street, Coppergate, and Piccadilly. These are convenient for commuters to Leeds, London, and Edinburgh, and for the millions of tourists visiting York annually. Most offer extended weekday opening hours.
York has no true 24-hour pharmacies. Tesco pharmacy at Clifton Moor offers extended hours until 10pm on most days. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. York Hospital pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not generally open to the public for community prescriptions.
Yes, most York pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). Many independent pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone within their catchment area, including surrounding villages. Some charge £2-5 for same-day delivery. This is particularly useful for residents in rural villages like Bishopthorpe, Dunnington, and Poppleton. Online pharmacies offer free postal delivery.
York operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 10am-4pm). Tesco pharmacy at Clifton Moor often has regular Sunday hours. Use our "Open Now" filter or call NHS 111 for current Sunday availability. City center and Monks Cross areas usually have Sunday pharmacy options.
Yes, York pharmacies are very experienced serving tourists (York receives millions of visitors annually). Pharmacies can provide over-the-counter medications, emergency prescriptions (if you have a valid UK or European prescription), travel health advice, and first aid supplies. City center pharmacies near attractions like York Minster and the Shambles are particularly accustomed to helping visitors.
Yes, pharmacies in the city center and near the University of York campus (Heslington area) serve student health needs. Services include emergency contraception, sexual health advice, travel vaccinations, minor ailment treatment, and prescription services. Some pharmacies offer student-friendly hours during term time. The university has its own health services, but pharmacies complement these.
Yes, many York pharmacies offer private travel health consultations and vaccinations for worldwide destinations. Given York's tourism economy and business travel, services include hepatitis A/B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies vaccines, and antimalarial medication. Costs vary (typically £30-70 per vaccine). Some pharmacies specialize in travel health given the city's international visitor base.
Yes, though the historic center has narrow medieval streets, pharmacies are accessible via pedestrianized areas. The city center is compact (15-minute walk across), making most pharmacies easily reachable on foot. Park and Ride facilities provide easy access without driving through narrow streets. Many pharmacies offer delivery for those who find the historic center challenging to navigate.
Showing 44 pharmacies in York
67 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BR
Acomb — England
Monks Cross Shopping Park, Jockey Lane, York YO32 9LF
Jockey Lane — England
22-24 Acaster Lane, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2SJ
Bishopthorpe — England
No website listed
5 Heworth Village, York YO31 1AE
5 Heworth Village — England
2 The Old School, Front Street, Acomb, York, North Yorkshire YO24 3BN
York — England
53-55 Market Place, Pocklington, York YO42 2AL
Pocklington — England
153a Tang Hall Lane, York YO10 3SD
153a Tang Hall Lane — England
Market Place, Easingwold, York YO61 3AD
Easingwold — England
Unit 7, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross, York YO32 9GX
Monks Cross — England
No website listed
The Beckside Centre, 1 Amos Drive, Pocklington YO42 2BS
1 Amos Drive — England
68 The Village, Haxby, York YO32 2HX
Haxby — England
25b The Village, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire YO32 5XR
York — England
43 Coney Street, York YO1 9QR
43 Coney Street — England
The Pharmacy, 26 High Street, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire YO51 9AW
Boroughbridge — England
No website listed
18 Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire YO23 1JJ
York — England
101 Main Street, Fulford, York YO10 4PN
Fulford — England
6 Wyre Court, The Village, Wigginton, York, North Yorkshire YO32 2ZB
York — England
The Green, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6DF
Upper Poppleton — England
Unit 1 Tower Court, Oakdale Road, York YO30 4WL
Oakdale Road — England
8 Boroughbridge Road, Acomb, York YO26 5RU
Acomb — England
61 North Moor Road, Huntington, York YO32 9QN
Huntington — England
Wolds House, Medforth Street, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire YO43 3FF
Market Weighton — England
Unit 8 The Shopping Prec, Main St,Copmanthorpe, York YO23 3GG
Copmanthorpe — England
35 Yarburgh Way, Hull Road, York YO10 5HD
Hull Road — England
5 York Street, Dunnington, York, North Yorkshire YO19 5PN
York — England
210 Fulford Road, Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire YO10 4DX
York — England
109-119 Front Street, Acomb, York YO24 3BU
Acomb — England
Helmsley Medical Centre, Carlton Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5HD
Helmsley — England
Rush View, Holme On Spalding Moor, York, East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 4BJ
York — England
412 Huntington Road, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire YO31 9HU
York — England
No website listed
The 44 pharmacies we list in York, England span 15 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 York 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 York
Our directory lists 44 pharmacies in York, 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 York 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 York, 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 York. 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 York 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 York. 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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