ASDA
Asda Newport Superstore
Pencarn Way, Duffryn, Newport NP10 8XL
Duffryn — Wales
- Mon–Fri: 6am-10pm
- Sat: 6am-10pm
- Sun: 10am-4pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Newport, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Newport (Casnewydd in Welsh), Wales's third-largest city with approximately 150,000 residents, has 44 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Pill, Ringland, Bettws, and surrounding areas. Strategically located between Cardiff and Bristol, Newport has transformed from its post-industrial decline through significant investment including the Friars Walk development, and serves as a major employment hub with large employers including Amazon, Legal & General, and Melin Homes. Newport pharmacies provide comprehensive NHS Wales services including Pharmacy First Wales (free for Welsh residents, covering 50+ conditions), flu vaccinations, sexual health services, and Welsh-language support. The city has significant health inequalities across its diverse communities, making accessible pharmacy services vital to public health.
Newport's healthcare is managed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, serving around 600,000 people across Gwent (Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Torfaen). The major hospital is the Grange University Hospital (Cwmbran, opened 2021 - replacing the Royal Gwent Hospital as the acute site) and Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital (now repurposed for planned care and outpatients). Community pharmacies operate under NHS Wales's comprehensive framework, with Pharmacy First Wales covering 50+ conditions free for Welsh residents. Newport has significant health challenges: high rates of cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, obesity, and mental health needs in deprived areas like Pill, Ringland, and Bettws. The city's diverse population includes significant Eastern European communities (particularly Polish) requiring multilingual pharmacy services.
For urgent healthcare outside GP hours, Newport residents call NHS 111 Wales (free, 24/7). Emergency care is primarily at Grange University Hospital (Cwmbran, approximately 6 miles north) for acute emergencies, and Royal Gwent Hospital Newport for urgent care and planned services. For prescription emergencies, pharmacies in Newport city centre (High Street, Friars Walk, Commercial Street), Pill, and retail parks offer extended hours. Supermarket pharmacies at Asda, Tesco, and Newport Retail Park locations provide later opening. On Sundays and bank holidays, a rota operates - call NHS 111 Wales for your nearest open pharmacy.
Newport has reasonable public transport with Stagecoach and other operators serving the city and surrounding Gwent areas. Newport Train Station (Great Western Railway services to Cardiff, London Paddington, Bristol) is in the city centre with pharmacies within walking distance. The city centre is largely pedestrianised around Friars Walk shopping centre, making pharmacy access easy on foot. Newport is well-connected by road (M4 motorway), and many residents drive to pharmacies with good parking available. Welsh language services are available at pharmacies with higher Welsh-speaking populations in western parts of the city. Many pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients and home visits for housebound patients.
Yes, Pharmacy First Wales is entirely free for Welsh residents, covering over 50 common conditions without a GP appointment. This is more comprehensive than equivalent English schemes. Newport residents simply walk into any participating pharmacy for treatment of everything from infections to skin conditions to allergies. This is particularly valuable given Newport's GP access challenges in deprived areas like Pill and Ringland.
Yes, some Newport pharmacies offer Polish language services given the city's significant Polish community. Newport has one of Wales's largest Eastern European communities following EU freedom of movement. Some pharmacies on Commercial Road and surrounding areas have Polish-speaking staff. Patient information leaflets in Polish and other European languages may be available. Contact pharmacies directly to confirm language availability.
Friars Walk shopping centre has pharmacies nearby in the city centre, including Boots and other chain pharmacies. The city centre pedestrianisation makes pharmacy access easy for shoppers. High Street and Commercial Street have additional options. These serve Newport residents, commuters, and visitors to the transformed city centre.
Yes, most Newport pharmacies offer free prescription delivery for eligible patients (elderly, housebound, disabled). This is important given Newport's geography - some residential areas like Bettws and Ringland have limited local pharmacy provision and can be hilly or distant from city centre options. Many independents deliver to all customers as community service. Online pharmacies provide postal delivery across Newport.
Yes, Newport Train Station (on Station Approach) is centrally located with pharmacies within walking distance in the city centre on High Street, Commercial Street, and Friars Walk. These are convenient for commuters to Cardiff and Bristol, many of whom collect prescriptions during their commute. Train services run frequently to Cardiff Central (15 minutes) and Bristol Parkway (20 minutes).
Showing 44 pharmacies in Newport
Pencarn Way, Duffryn, Newport NP10 8XL
Duffryn — Wales
Pencarn Way, Duffryn, Newport NP10 8XL
Duffryn — Wales
9, St Basil's Stores, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8NN
Bassaleg — Wales
No website listed
156 Mendalgief Rd, Newport NP20 2NT
156 Mendalgief Rd — Wales
No website listed
155-156 Commercial St, Newport NP20 1UE
155-156 Commercial St — Wales
Stokes Ct, Ponthir, Newport NP18 1RY
Ponthir — Wales
52 Maindee Rd, Cwmfelinfach, Newport NP11 7HR
Cwmfelinfach — Wales
No website listed
432 Chepstow Rd, Newport NP19 8JG
432 Chepstow Rd — Wales
175 Caerleon Rd, Newport NP19 7FX
175 Caerleon Rd — Wales
No website listed
222 Stow Hill, Newport NP20 4HA
222 Stow Hill — Wales
No website listed
Belle Vue Terrace, Newport NP20 2LB
Belle Vue Terrace — Wales
1-2, Victoria Buildings, High St, Abercarn, Newport NP11 5GT
Abercarn — Wales
118 Newport Rd, Cwmcarn, Newport NP11 7LU
Cwmcarn — Wales
51 Gaer Rd, Newport NP20 3GY
51 Gaer Rd — Wales
4-5 Victoria Terrace, Newbridge, Newport NP11 4ET
Newbridge — Wales
2 Victoria Terrace, Newbridge, Newport NP11 4ET
Newbridge — Wales
135 Commercial St, Risca, Newport NP11 6AZ
Risca — Wales
335 Corporation Rd, Newport NP19 0FN
335 Corporation Rd — Wales
Birch Grove Shops, Birch Grove, Llanmartin, Underwood, Newport NP18 2HW
Underwood — Wales
Pont Faen Rd, Newport NP19 4NW
Pont Faen Rd — Wales
St Mary St, Risca, Newport NP11 6YS
Risca — Wales
135 Goodrich Cres, Newport NP20 5PF
135 Goodrich Cres — Wales
Malpas Rd, Newport NP20 6WB
Malpas Rd — Wales
197-199 Caerleon Rd, Newport NP19 7HA
197-199 Caerleon Rd — Wales
103 Durham Rd, Newport NP19 7DP
103 Durham Rd — Wales
15 Main St, Crumlin, Newport NP11 4PT
Crumlin — Wales
2 Market St, Newport SA42 0PH
2 Market St — Wales
44 Commercial Rd, Newport NP20 2PE
44 Commercial Rd — Wales
14/15 Ringland Centre, Newport NP19 9HG
14/15 Ringland Centre — Wales
No website listed
43 Russell Dr, Newport NP20 6NE
43 Russell Dr — Wales
No website listed
The 44 pharmacies we list in Newport, Wales span 9 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 Newport 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 Newport
Our directory lists 44 pharmacies in Newport, 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 Newport 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 Newport, 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 Newport. 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 Newport 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 Newport. 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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