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97-99 Caerphilly Road, Cardiff CF14 4AE
97-99 Caerphilly Road — Wales
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Cardiff, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Cardiff, the capital of Wales with over 360,000 residents, has 76 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city center, Cardiff Bay, and surrounding suburbs. From Queen Street to Roath, Canton, and Pontcanna, Cardiff pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS Wales services including prescription dispensing, Common Ailment Service for minor illnesses, emergency contraception, flu vaccinations, and bilingual health advice in Welsh and English. Many Cardiff city center pharmacies offer extended opening hours to serve shoppers, commuters, and visitors, with some locations open until 8pm or later on weekdays.
Cardiff's healthcare system is part of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, serving over 500,000 people across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Community pharmacies are integral to managing health needs in Wales's largest city, working alongside University Hospital of Wales (Heath), University Hospital Llandough, and numerous GP surgeries. Cardiff pharmacies participate in enhanced NHS Wales services including the Common Ailment Service (treating minor illnesses without GP appointments), Emergency Medicine Supply, flu vaccination programmes, stop smoking services, and emergency hormonal contraception. Many pharmacies provide services in Welsh language, supporting Wales's bilingual healthcare policy.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Cardiff residents should call NHS 111 Wales (free, 24/7) for advice and pharmacy locations. Major emergency departments are at University Hospital of Wales (Heath Hospital) and University Hospital Llandough. For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Cardiff city center near Central Station and Queen Street offer late hours. Some pharmacies in areas like Llanishen, Whitchurch, and Pentwyn stay open until 8pm. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota system operates - call NHS 111 Wales for your nearest open pharmacy. Cardiff has limited 24-hour pharmacy provision, but emergency medication supplies can be arranged through NHS 111 or by visiting hospital emergency departments if absolutely necessary.
Cardiff's compact city center and improving public transport make pharmacy access convenient. Cardiff Bus operates frequent services to all areas, with many pharmacies on main bus routes. The city center is highly walkable with most pharmacies within 10-15 minutes of Central Station and Queen Street. Cardiff Bay has good pharmacy provision accessible via bus or by walking from the city center. Park and Ride facilities at Llanishen and Cardiff Bay allow easy access to city center pharmacies. For cyclists, Cardiff's growing cycle lane network includes routes to suburban pharmacy locations. Many Cardiff pharmacies offer free prescription delivery, particularly useful for residents in high-rise buildings in the city center and for elderly residents in suburbs like Llanishen and Rhiwbina.
The Common Ailment Service in Wales allows Cardiff pharmacists to provide free advice and treatment for common minor illnesses like coughs, colds, sore throats, hay fever, headaches, and skin conditions without needing to see a GP. The consultation and any medicines provided are free (no prescription charge). Simply visit your community pharmacy and ask to use the Common Ailment Service.
No, prescription charges apply in Wales, currently £9.90 per item (2026 rate). However, many Cardiff residents qualify for free prescriptions including those aged under 16 or over 60, those with certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, etc.), pregnant women, and people on certain benefits. If you pay for multiple prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate can save money.
Yes, many Cardiff pharmacies have Welsh-speaking staff and can provide bilingual services. This includes consultations, health advice, and written information in Welsh. Pharmacies participating in the "Iaith Gwaith" (Working Welsh) scheme display a logo showing their Welsh language capability. The Cardiff and Vale Health Board website lists pharmacies offering Welsh language services.
Cardiff has very limited 24-hour pharmacy provision. Some larger Asda and Tesco pharmacies offer extended hours until late evening or 10pm. For genuine overnight emergencies, call NHS 111 Wales who can arrange emergency medication supply or direct you to available services. The University Hospital of Wales pharmacy serves emergency department patients but is not generally open to the public for community prescriptions.
Yes, Cardiff pharmacists can provide Emergency Medicine Supply if you've run out of regular prescription medication and can't get a prescription quickly. You must have been prescribed the medication before. The pharmacist will give you enough medication to tide you over (usually 5-7 days). There may be a small charge unless you qualify for free prescriptions.
Yes, most Cardiff pharmacies offer prescription delivery, often free for elderly, housebound, or disabled patients. Some charge a small fee (£2-5) for general delivery. Delivery services are particularly useful for residents in high-rise buildings in the city center and suburbs. Online pharmacies also provide free postal delivery to Cardiff addresses, typically taking 3-5 working days.
Yes, anyone can use Cardiff pharmacies. If you live in England but work in Cardiff, you can have your prescriptions sent to a Cardiff pharmacy. Be aware that prescription charges apply in Wales (£9.90 per item) even if you're exempt in England due to different exemption criteria. English prescriptions can be dispensed at Welsh pharmacies and vice versa.
Yes, Cardiff city center has excellent pharmacy provision near both Central Station and Queen Street shopping area. Multiple pharmacies are within 5 minutes' walk of the station, including large chains and independent pharmacies. These are convenient for commuters and visitors needing urgent medication or health advice. Most offer extended weekday hours.
Showing 76 pharmacies in Cardiff
97-99 Caerphilly Road, Cardiff CF14 4AE
97-99 Caerphilly Road — Wales
Lansdowne Health Centre, Sanatorium Road, Cardiff CF11 8DG
Sanatorium Road — Wales
New Medical Centre, Ball Road, Llanrumney, Cardiff CF3 5NP
Llanrumney — Wales
4c Heol Y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff CF14 6HF
Rhiwbina — Wales
35 St. Isan Road, Cardiff CF14 4LU
35 St. Isan Road — Wales
Longwood Drive, Cardiff CF14 7EW
Longwood Drive — Wales
8 Dering Road, Cardiff Gate Retail Park, Pontprennau, Cardiff CF23 8NL
Pontprennau — Wales
68 Plasmawr Road, Cardiff CF5 3JX
68 Plasmawr Road — Wales
Unit D, Cardiff Bay Retail Park, Ferry Road, Cardiff CF11 0JR
Ferry Road — Wales
48 Countisbury Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff CF3 5SL
Llanrumney — Wales
77-79 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3LN
77-79 Albany Road — Wales
Unit 2 Ty Glas Retail Park, Ty Glas Avenue, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5DX
Llanishen — Wales
4 Strathy Road, Cardiff CF3 0SH
4 Strathy Road — Wales
213-215 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AL
213-215 Cowbridge Road East — Wales
Unit 1-2, B B C Building, Central Square, Cardiff CF10 1FS
Central Square — Wales
15 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1DA
Whitchurch — Wales
No website listed
36 Queen Street, Cardiff CF10 2RG
36 Queen Street — Wales
27 Wyndham Crescent, Cardiff CF11 9EE
27 Wyndham Crescent — Wales
No website listed
63-67 Wellfield Road, Cardiff CF24 3PA
63-67 Wellfield Road — Wales
Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0SZ
Newport Road — Wales
7-8 Clifton Street, Cardiff CF24 1PW
7-8 Clifton Street — Wales
No website listed
69 Parc-Y-Bryn, Creigiau, Cardiff CF15 9SE
Creigiau — Wales
128 Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24 4NR
128 Crwys Road — Wales
372-374 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff CF23 6SA
372-374 Cyncoed Road — Wales
Rumney Primary Care Centre, Barmouth Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 3LA
Rumney — Wales
No website listed
Taffs Well Medical Centre, Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, Cardiff CF15 7YG
Taffs Well — Wales
8 Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 7BQ
Whitchurch — Wales
Grange Medical Practice, Bishop Street, Grangetown, Cardiff CF11 6PG
Grangetown — Wales
93 Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FD
Llandaff North — Wales
213 Bute Street, Butetown, Cardiff CF10 5HR
Butetown — Wales
The 76 pharmacies we list in Cardiff, Wales span 8 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff
Our directory lists 76 pharmacies in Cardiff, Wales, 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff. 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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