Independent
A G Newberry Ltd
6 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR
Carryduff — Northern Ireland
- Mon–Fri: 9:30am-1pm,2-5:30pm
- Sat: 9:30am-1pm,2-5:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Belfast, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland with over 340,000 residents, has 126 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, east, west, north, and south Belfast. From the city center to areas like Lisburn Road, Ormeau Road, and Shore Road, Belfast pharmacies provide comprehensive Health and Social Care (HSC) Northern Ireland services including prescription dispensing, Minor Ailment Scheme, emergency contraception, flu vaccinations, and smoking cessation support. Many Belfast pharmacies offer extended opening hours, with city center locations often open until 7pm or 8pm on weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Belfast's healthcare is managed by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, the largest integrated health and social care trust in the UK, serving over 340,000 people. Community pharmacies are vital to Northern Ireland's healthcare system, which differs from England, Scotland, and Wales in its integration of health and social care. Belfast pharmacies participate in enhanced HSC services including the Minor Ailment Scheme (treating common conditions without GP appointments), Emergency Supply of Medicines, seasonal flu vaccination, stop smoking services, and emergency hormonal contraception. Given Northern Ireland's unique healthcare challenges including longer NHS waiting times than other UK nations, accessible pharmacy services are increasingly important.
For urgent healthcare advice outside GP hours, Belfast residents should call the GP Out of Hours service (028 9079 6220) or, for less urgent needs, visit a pharmacy first. Major emergency departments are at Royal Victoria Hospital (Falls Road), Mater Hospital (Crumlin Road), and Ulster Hospital (Dundonald). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Belfast city center near Great Victoria Street and Donegall Place offer late hours. Some pharmacies in areas like Lisburn Road, Ormeau Road, and Antrim Road stay open until 7-8pm. On Sundays and public holidays, a rota system operates - call your pharmacy or the GP Out of Hours service for information. Belfast has no 24-hour pharmacies, but emergency medication supplies can be arranged through the Out of Hours GP service.
Belfast's public transport network makes pharmacy access straightforward. Metro bus services operate from city center to all areas, with many pharmacies on main bus routes. Glider rapid transit buses connect East Belfast, West Belfast, and Titanic Quarter. Great Victoria Street and Lanyon Place train stations both have pharmacies nearby. For cross-border travelers, some Belfast residents use pharmacies in border areas of the Republic of Ireland. Many Belfast pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for residents in interface areas and for those with mobility issues. On-street parking in the city center is limited - consider using park-and-ride facilities or suburban pharmacies with free parking.
The Minor Ailment Scheme allows Belfast pharmacists to provide free advice and treatment for common minor conditions like coughs, colds, sore throats, hay fever, headaches, and minor skin infections without needing to see a GP. The service is free - you don't pay prescription charges for treatments provided under this scheme. Simply visit your community pharmacy and ask about the Minor Ailment Scheme.
No, prescription charges apply in Northern Ireland, currently £9.90 per item (2026 rate), the same as England and Wales. However, many people qualify for free prescriptions including those aged under 16 or over 60, pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), and those on certain benefits. If you pay for multiple prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate can save money.
No, Belfast does not have any 24-hour pharmacies. The latest opening pharmacies close around 8-9pm on weekdays. For medication needs outside pharmacy opening hours, call the GP Out of Hours service (028 9079 6220) who can arrange emergency medication supply. Hospital emergency departments can also help with urgent medication needs overnight.
No, prescriptions issued in the Republic of Ireland cannot be dispensed at Northern Ireland pharmacies (and vice versa) as they are different healthcare systems. However, if you regularly cross the border, you can register with a GP on either side and use pharmacies in that jurisdiction. EU/EEA visitors can use either system with appropriate documentation.
Yes, most Belfast pharmacies offer prescription delivery services, often free for elderly, housebound, or disabled patients. Some charge a small fee (£2-5) for general delivery. Delivery is particularly useful during periods of community tension or for residents in areas with limited transport access. Ask your local pharmacy about their delivery policy and coverage area.
Yes, Belfast pharmacies can provide emergency hormonal contraception (morning-after pill) free on the HSC for women of all ages. No prescription is needed - just ask the pharmacist for a private consultation. The service is confidential. Some pharmacies also participate in the C-Card scheme providing free condoms to young people.
Belfast operates a Sunday rota system where selected pharmacies open with reduced hours (typically 11am-3pm or 12pm-4pm). The rota changes periodically. Call your usual pharmacy during the week to find out which pharmacies will be open, or check the Belfast Trust website. Large shopping center pharmacies may have regular Sunday hours.
Yes, prescriptions issued anywhere in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland) can be dispensed at any UK pharmacy. However, prescription charges may differ - for example, if you have a Scottish prescription (no charge in Scotland), you'll pay Northern Ireland prescription charges (£9.90 per item) when having it dispensed in Belfast.
Showing 126 pharmacies in Belfast
6 Hillsborough Road, Carryduff, Belfast BT8 8HR
Carryduff — Northern Ireland
344 Cregagh Road, Belfast BT6 9EY
344 Cregagh Road — Northern Ireland
182 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9BZ
182 Andersonstown Road — Northern Ireland
No website listed
8 High Street, Antrim BT41 4AN
8 High Street — Northern Ireland
No website listed
2 The Enler Complex, Ballybeen, Dundonald, Belfast BT16 2QP
Dundonald — Northern Ireland
493 Oldpark Road, Belfast BT14 6QU
493 Oldpark Road — Northern Ireland
336/340 Beersbridge Road, Belfast BT5 5DY
336/340 Beersbridge Road — Northern Ireland
138-144 Sandy Row, Belfast BT12 5EY
138-144 Sandy Row — Northern Ireland
124 Cavehill Road, Belfast BT15 5BU
124 Cavehill Road — Northern Ireland
Unit 26/27 Castle Court, Belfast BT1 1DD
Unit 26/27 Castle Court — Northern Ireland
No website listed
257 Woodstock Road, Belfast BT6 8PQ
257 Woodstock Road — Northern Ireland
35/47 Donegall Place, Belfast BT1 5AW
35/47 Donegall Place — Northern Ireland
77 Cregagh Road, Belfast BT6 8PY
77 Cregagh Road — Northern Ireland
44 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 1NT
44 Holywood Road — Northern Ireland
423 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3LH
423 Upper Newtownards Road — Northern Ireland
Unit 7 Park Centre, Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 6HN
Donegall Road — Northern Ireland
78 Ravenswood Park, Belfast BT5 7PT
78 Ravenswood Park — Northern Ireland
No website listed
81 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 5FD
81 Castlereagh Road — Northern Ireland
176/180 Connsbrook Avenue, Belfast BT4 1JY
176/180 Connsbrook Avenue — Northern Ireland
339 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 6AB
339 Castlereagh Road — Northern Ireland
No website listed
Unit 5, Antrim Road Plaza, 471-473 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 3BP
471-473 Antrim Road — Northern Ireland
4 Drumart Square, Belvoir Park Estate, Belfast BT8 4EY
Belvoir Park Estate — Northern Ireland
171 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7AJ
171 Lisburn Road — Northern Ireland
2 Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast BT6 0FR
2 Mount Merrion Avenue — Northern Ireland
195 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GW
195 Antrim Road — Northern Ireland
157 Oldpark Road, Belfast BT14 6QP
157 Oldpark Road — Northern Ireland
No website listed
155 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9EA
155 Andersonstown Road — Northern Ireland
441 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GQ
441 Ormeau Road — Northern Ireland
No website listed
267 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
267 Antrim Road — Northern Ireland
No website listed
253 Castlereagh Road, Belfast BT5 5FL
253 Castlereagh Road — Northern Ireland
The 126 pharmacies we list in Belfast, Northern Ireland span 17 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 Belfast 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 Belfast
Our directory lists 126 pharmacies in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 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 Belfast 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 Belfast, 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 Belfast. 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 Belfast 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 Belfast. 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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