Boots
Boots
Unit B6 & B7, Eagles Meadow, Wrexham LL13 8DG
Eagles Meadow — Wales
- Mon–Fri: 9am-6pm
- Sat: 8:30am-6pm
- Sun: 10am-4pm
Find local pharmacies and chemists across Wrexham, with opening hours, contact details and NHS services.
Wrexham, north Wales's principal city with around 65,000 residents in the city itself (135,000 across the Wrexham County Borough), has 29 community pharmacies listed in our directory across the city centre, Rhosllannerchrugog, Ruabon, Cefn Mawr, Johnstown, Gwersyllt, and outlying areas. The largest city in north Wales and the first new city designated in Wales, Wrexham sits on the border with England (just 2 miles from the Cheshire/Shropshire boundary) and has a unique dual identity: proudly Welsh yet deeply integrated with the English border counties. Wrexham pharmacies operate within the Welsh NHS (Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board) and provide Pharmacy First Wales - a significantly broader service than England's Pharmacy First, covering over 50 conditions entirely free for Welsh residents. The city gained international fame through AFC Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ownership bringing global attention, tourism, and pride. Industrial heritage, the Wrexham University, significant cross-border pharmacy use (English residents sometimes using Welsh pharmacies for free Pharmacy First Wales), and Welsh language services all characterise pharmacy life in Wrexham.
Wrexham's healthcare is managed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), the largest health board in Wales serving 700,000 people across north Wales. Wrexham Maelor Hospital (Croesnewydd Road, LL13) provides emergency, maternity, and specialist services as BCUHB's major general hospital for north and mid-Wales. Community pharmacies in Wrexham work within the Welsh NHS framework, with key differences from England: Pharmacy First Wales covers a much wider range of conditions (50+ vs 7 in England), prescription charges are abolished in Wales (all NHS prescriptions are free regardless of age or condition), and the Common Ailment Service has been integrated into Pharmacy First Wales. Welsh language services are available at some Wrexham pharmacies, though Wrexham (an anglicised border city) is less Welsh-speaking than west Wales. Cross-border health provision creates some complexity: residents of nearby English villages (Overton, Bangor-on-Dee, Coedpoeth area) may visit Wrexham pharmacies, while some Wrexham residents access services in Chester and Oswestry.
For urgent healthcare needs outside GP hours, Wrexham residents should call NHS 111 Wales (111 from any phone) for advice and pharmacy locations. Wrexham Maelor Hospital A&E (Croesnewydd Road, LL13 7TD) provides 24/7 emergency services. The Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital (Bodelwyddan) and Chester's Countess of Chester Hospital are accessible for specialist or overflow care. Several Wrexham pharmacies participate in extended hours rotas, particularly in the city centre (Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, Hope Street) and at supermarket locations. For emergency prescriptions, NHS 111 Wales can direct to the nearest open pharmacy. In genuine emergencies, always call 999. The A483/A55 roads provide good access across north Wales, with the A483 connecting to Oswestry and Shrewsbury. For English residents near the border having accessed Welsh NHS services, NHS 111 Wales remains the appropriate out-of-hours contact. Supermarket pharmacies (Tesco Extra, Asda) in Wrexham have extended hours and Sunday opening. Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre pharmacies serve city centre visitors and shoppers.
Wrexham is well-connected to north-west England and north Wales. Wrexham General and Wrexham Central stations have services to Chester (15-20 minutes, connecting to the wider national rail network including Manchester and London) and to Bidston/Merseyrail network for Liverpool. The A483 connects north to Chester and south to Oswestry and Shrewsbury. The A55 North Wales Expressway (accessible from Wrexham via A5/A483) provides the main east-west corridor across north Wales. Arriva Buses Wales and local operators serve Wrexham's residential areas and outlying communities. Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre has multi-storey parking and is the main retail hub. Most city centre pharmacies are accessible on foot from both railway stations. Cross-border bus services connect Wrexham to Chester, Oswestry, and Llangollen. Rural north-east Wales communities (Llangollen, Corwen, Chirk, Overton) often travel to Wrexham for specialist pharmacy services unavailable locally. Wrexham's city centre is compact and walkable.
Yes - prescriptions are completely free for all patients at Welsh NHS pharmacies, including Wrexham pharmacies. Unlike in England where most working-age adults pay a prescription charge (£9.90 per item in 2024), Wales abolished prescription charges in 2007. This applies to all Welsh NHS (Betsi Cadwaladr) prescriptions. If you're an English resident visiting Wrexham, your English NHS prescription still incurs English charges - you would need a Welsh GP to access free Welsh prescriptions.
Pharmacy First Wales covers over 50 conditions - significantly more than England's 7 conditions. In Wales, pharmacists can treat conditions including allergic rhinitis, athlete's foot, back pain, chickenpox, cold sores, conjunctivitis, constipation, cystitis, diarrhoea, ear infections, eczema, hayfever, headlice, heartburn, impetigo, migraine, nappy rash, oral thrush, scabies, shingles, sore throat, threadworm, urinary tract infections (UTI), and many more - all free without a GP appointment. This is a genuinely broader service and one of the major advantages of Welsh healthcare.
Anyone can use Wrexham pharmacies. However, NHS services depend on your registration. English residents with English GPs will have English NHS prescriptions (subject to English prescription charges). To access free prescriptions and the broader Pharmacy First Wales service, you need to be registered with a Welsh GP. Border residents sometimes choose to register with Welsh GPs specifically for these benefits - this is legal if you live within a reasonable distance of the Welsh GP practice.
Some Wrexham pharmacies offer Welsh language services, though Wrexham is less Welsh-speaking than other parts of Wales (around 12% Welsh speakers in Wrexham borough vs 20%+ in Wales overall). Welsh language health information and labels are available from Welsh pharmacies on request. The Welsh Government's "More than Just Words" framework encourages Welsh language services across health. Ask your pharmacy about Welsh language availability - Iaith Gwaith (Working Welsh) pharmacies actively promote Welsh language services.
Yes, pharmacies on Croesnewydd Road and in the surrounding area serve Wrexham Maelor Hospital visitors and outpatients. The hospital has its own pharmacy for inpatients. Community pharmacies nearby are useful for collecting post-discharge prescriptions. Arriva bus routes connect the hospital to Wrexham city centre where Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre has convenient pharmacy access. The hospital is around 1.5 miles from the city centre.
Showing 29 pharmacies in Wrexham
Unit B6 & B7, Eagles Meadow, Wrexham LL13 8DG
Eagles Meadow — Wales
1 Churchill Drive, Wrexham LL13 9HH
1 Churchill Drive — Wales
Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HN
Rossett — Wales
No website listed
New Road, Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen LL20 7HE
Glyn Ceiriog — Wales
No website listed
2-3 Stryt Issa, Pen-Y-Cae, Wrexham LL14 2PN
Pen-Y-Cae — Wales
No website listed
52-53 Peris, Acrefair, Wrexham LL14 3LF
Acrefair — Wales
93 Kingsmills Road, Wrexham LL13 8NN
93 Kingsmills Road — Wales
19 Darby Road, Brynteg, Wrexham LL11 6LW
Brynteg — Wales
The Medical Centre, High Street, Overton, Wrexham LL13 0ED
Overton — Wales
Medical Hall, Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3AB
Cefn Mawr — Wales
43 Rhosddu Road, Wrexham LL11 2NS
43 Rhosddu Road — Wales
28 Chester Road, Wrexham LL11 2SA
28 Chester Road — Wales
26 Borras Park Road, Wrexham LL12 7TH
26 Borras Park Road — Wales
Castle Health Centre, Colliery Road, Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5DH
Chirk — Wales
The Medical Centre, High Street, Ruabon, Wrexham LL14 6NH
Ruabon — Wales
19 High Street, Johnstown, Wrexham LL14 2SN
Johnstown — Wales
169 Chester Road, Wrexham LL12 8DW
169 Chester Road — Wales
3 Chapel Street, Wrexham LL13 7DD
3 Chapel Street — Wales
Pen Y Maes Health Centre, Beech Street, Summerhill, Wrexham LL11 4UF
Summerhill — Wales
86a Holt Road, Wrexham LL13 8RG
86a Holt Road — Wales
41 St. Georges Crescent, Wrexham LL13 8DB
41 St. Georges Crescent — Wales
Units B/C, 36 Regent Street, Wrexham LL11 1SA
36 Regent Street — Wales
Manchester House, Heol Maelor, Coedpoeth, Wrexham LL11 3LS
Coedpoeth — Wales
Market Square, Fifth Avenue, Llay, Wrexham LL12 0SA
Llay — Wales
Trinity Street, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4AF
Rhostyllen — Wales
No website listed
15 Chester Road, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8NB
Gresford — Wales
85 Market Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham LL14 2LB
Rhosllanerchrugog — Wales
38 High Street, Caergwrle, Wrexham LL12 9ET
Caergwrle — Wales
1 Ael Y Bryn, Brymbo, Wrexham LL11 5DA
Brymbo — Wales
The 29 pharmacies we list in Wrexham, Wales span 5 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 Wrexham 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 Wrexham
Our directory lists 29 pharmacies in Wrexham, 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 Wrexham 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 Wrexham, 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 Wrexham. 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 Wrexham 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 Wrexham. 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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