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65 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2BZ
65 Dalry Rd — Scotland
- Mon–Fri: 10am-1pm,2-5pm
- Sat: 9am-12:30pm
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Edinburgh, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city with over 520,000 residents, has 97 community pharmacies listed in our directory across its historic center, residential areas, and surrounding neighborhoods. From Princes Street to Leith, Stockbridge, and Morningside, Edinburgh pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS Scotland services including prescription dispensing, Minor Ailment Service, Chronic Medication Service for repeat medications, emergency contraception, flu vaccinations, and travel health advice. The city center has excellent pharmacy provision with many offering extended hours, particularly during Edinburgh Festival season in August.
Edinburgh's healthcare system is managed by NHS Lothian, serving around 900,000 people across the capital and surrounding areas. Community pharmacies play a crucial role in Edinburgh's healthcare infrastructure, working alongside the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, and numerous GP practices. Edinburgh pharmacies provide Scotland's advanced community pharmacy services including the Minor Ailment Service (free treatment for 26 common conditions), Chronic Medication Service (automated repeat prescriptions), emergency contraception, smoking cessation support, and flu vaccination programmes. Given Edinburgh's large student population (over 100,000), tourist visitors, and aging residents, accessible pharmacy services are essential.
For urgent healthcare advice outside GP hours, Edinburgh residents should call NHS 24 on 111 (free, 24/7). Major emergency departments are at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (Little France), Western General Hospital (Crewe Road), and Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Edinburgh). For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in the city center near Waverley Station and Princes Street offer extended hours. Some pharmacies in areas like Leith Walk, Morningside, and Corstorphine stay open until 8pm or later. On Sundays and public holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 24 on 111 for your nearest open pharmacy. During Edinburgh Festival (August), many city center pharmacies extend their hours to serve increased visitor numbers.
Edinburgh's compact city center and excellent public transport make accessing pharmacies straightforward. Lothian Buses provide frequent services to all areas, with many pharmacies on main bus routes. Edinburgh Tram connects the city center to Edinburgh Airport, West Edinburgh, and Leith, with tram stops near pharmacy clusters. Waverley and Haymarket train stations both have pharmacies within easy walking distance. For cyclists, Edinburgh's cycle path network includes quiet routes to residential pharmacy locations. On-street parking in central Edinburgh is limited and expensive - consider using park-and-ride facilities or suburban pharmacies with free parking. Many Edinburgh pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for residents in tenement flats and the city's hilly areas like Bruntsfield and Morningside.
Yes, all NHS prescriptions are free in Scotland, including Edinburgh. Whether you live in Edinburgh or are visiting, you won't pay prescription charges. This applies to all medications including acute (one-off) prescriptions, repeat prescriptions, and treatments provided through the Minor Ailment Service. Simply present your prescription to any Scottish pharmacy.
The Minor Ailment Service allows Edinburgh pharmacists to provide free advice and treatment for 26 common conditions like coughs, colds, headaches, sore throats, cold sores, and minor skin infections without you needing to see a GP. The service is free (no prescription charge) and available to everyone registered with a Scottish GP. Just visit your local pharmacy for a consultation.
Yes, visitors to Edinburgh can use community pharmacies for advice and to purchase over-the-counter medications. UK visitors can get NHS prescriptions dispensed as normal. EU/EEA visitors with a valid EHIC card can access NHS services. Visitors from outside the EU may need to pay privately for prescriptions and services. Emergency treatment is always available regardless of residency status.
Yes, many Edinburgh city center pharmacies extend their opening hours during the Edinburgh Festival in August to accommodate increased visitor numbers. Pharmacies near major Festival venues on the Royal Mile, Princes Street, and George Street typically offer longer hours. However, always check specific opening times as they vary. Call NHS 24 on 111 for current pharmacy availability.
Yes, many Edinburgh pharmacies provide private travel health services including vaccinations for destinations worldwide (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies, Japanese encephalitis, etc.). Some pharmacies also offer yellow fever vaccination which requires official certification. Costs vary by vaccine (typically £30-70 each). NHS travel vaccinations for certain countries may be available free from some pharmacies or your GP.
Yes, most Edinburgh pharmacies offer prescription delivery services, often free for elderly, housebound, or disabled patients. Many pharmacies provide free delivery to everyone, particularly for patients on the Chronic Medication Service. Delivery is especially useful for residents in Edinburgh's hilly areas and for those with mobility challenges in tenement buildings. Ask your local pharmacy about their delivery arrangements.
Edinburgh operates a rota system where selected pharmacies open on Sundays with reduced hours (typically 11am-4pm or 12pm-5pm). The rota changes periodically. Call NHS 24 on 111 for your nearest Sunday pharmacy, or check our "Open Now" filter. Some larger pharmacies in shopping centers like Ocean Terminal and Fort Kinnaird may have regular Sunday hours.
Yes, many Edinburgh pharmacies provide supervised consumption of methadone and buprenorphine as part of drug rehabilitation programmes coordinated by NHS Lothian's addiction services. Pharmacies also offer needle exchange schemes and drug testing services. These services are confidential and free on the NHS. Your drug support worker will arrange a suitable pharmacy.
Showing 97 pharmacies in Edinburgh
65 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2BZ
65 Dalry Rd — Scotland
100 The Jewel, Brunstane Dr, Edinburgh EH15 3AR
Brunstane Dr — Scotland
39 Westfield Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2QW
39 Westfield Rd — Scotland
195 Whitehouse Rd, Edinburgh EH4 6BU
195 Whitehouse Rd — Scotland
32 W Maitland St, Edinburgh EH12 5DX
32 W Maitland St — Scotland
6 St Patrick St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9HB
Newington — Scotland
123 Ferry Rd., Edinburgh EH6 4ET
123 Ferry Rd. — Scotland
46-48 Shandwick Pl, Edinburgh EH2 4SA
46-48 Shandwick Pl — Scotland
Craigleith Shopping Park, 24 S Groathill Ave, Edinburgh EH4 2LN
24 S Groathill Ave — Scotland
42 Newkirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AA
Leith — Scotland
Unit 1, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Lawhouse Toll, Edinburgh EH15 3RH
Lawhouse Toll — Scotland
230-232 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2PN
230-232 Gorgie Rd — Scotland
10 Gyle Ave, Edinburgh EH12 9JR
10 Gyle Ave — Scotland
58-60 Main St, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh EH4 5AA
Davidson's Mains — Scotland
207-209 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4QT
207-209 Morningside Rd — Scotland
151 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1BH
151 Comely Bank Rd — Scotland
121-127 St James Cres, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
121-127 St James Cres — Scotland
28-30 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QS
Newington — Scotland
129 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7SB
Corstorphine — Scotland
174 Portobello High St, Edinburgh EH15 1EX
174 Portobello High St — Scotland
10A Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 6PZ
10A Buckstone Terrace — Scotland
6 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
6 Bristo Pl — Scotland
105 Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3RZ
105 Broughton St — Scotland
129 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ
129 Bruntsfield Pl — Scotland
18 Calder Park, Edinburgh EH11 4JN
18 Calder Park — Scotland
146, 148 Saughton Rd N, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7DS
Corstorphine — Scotland
1 Lindsay Rd, Edinburgh EH6 4EP
1 Lindsay Rd — Scotland
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26 Brougham Pl, Edinburgh EH3 9JU
26 Brougham Pl — Scotland
84 Colinton Mains Dr, Edinburgh EH13 9BJ
84 Colinton Mains Dr — Scotland
46A Bridge Rd, Edinburgh EH13 0LQ
46A Bridge Rd — Scotland
The 97 pharmacies we list in Edinburgh, Scotland span 18 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
Our directory lists 97 pharmacies in Edinburgh, Scotland, 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh. 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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