Find pharmacies in the UK: NHS and online prescription services
Whether you have just moved to the UK or need regular medication, find high-street pharmacies, NHS prescription services and registered online pharmacies. Explore local advice, repeat prescriptions, delivery options and ways to manage prescription costs.
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The official NHS search for local and online-only pharmacies in England. Enter a town or postcode to find a pharmacy and check its services and contact details.
An online pharmacy dispensing NHS prescriptions for patients registered with a GP in England. Request repeat medicines and arrange home delivery; normal NHS prescription charges or exemptions still apply.
A familiar high-street pharmacy chain offering prescription collection, pharmacist advice and other services at participating branches. Its online NHS prescription service offers collection across the UK and delivery to eligible patients in England.
High-street and online pharmacy services, including NHS prescription ordering and selected NHS or private pharmacy appointments. Which services are available depends on the branch and where you live.
A community pharmacy chain with branches across Great Britain. Its online NHS prescription ordering and delivery service is aimed at patients registered with a GP in England; local branches offer other pharmacy services.
An online pharmacy offering private prescription treatments and over-the-counter products, subject to clinical suitability and pharmacist checks. Fees and delivery options depend on the treatment.
An official NHS certificate for people in England who pay for several prescriptions. It covers eligible NHS prescription charges for three or twelve months; check first whether you already qualify for free prescriptions.
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How pharmacies and NHS prescriptions work in the UK
Pharmacists can advise on medicines, side effects and many minor health concerns. High-street pharmacies also dispense NHS prescriptions and may offer vaccinations or other services. You do not normally need a GP appointment simply to ask a pharmacist for advice, although a clinician may be needed for some conditions.
High-street pharmacies and online prescription delivery
In England, you can use the NHS Find a Pharmacy service to look for a nearby pharmacy or an online-only pharmacy. NHS electronic prescriptions can be directed to a nominated pharmacy, and some registered online pharmacies arrange home delivery. Delivery should not be relied on for medicines you need immediately: allow time for your GP to approve a repeat prescription and for it to be dispensed and posted.
Prescription charges and exemptions
The NHS prescription charge in England is £9.90 per item in 2026/27, although many people qualify for exemptions. A prescription prepayment certificate may help if you regularly pay for several items. NHS prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Private prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines are priced separately.
Pharmacy First and treatment without a GP appointment
In England, Pharmacy First provides consultations for certain common conditions at participating pharmacies, with treatment supplied where clinically appropriate. New prescribing pathways are being introduced progressively in 2026, so check which services your local pharmacy currently offers. Other UK nations have their own community pharmacy arrangements.
Using a safe online pharmacy
Check the registration of any online pharmacy with the General Pharmaceutical Council in Great Britain, or the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland where appropriate. If you take regular medication prescribed abroad, speak to a UK GP or pharmacist early: a foreign prescription is not automatically valid for dispensing, and equivalent medicines or brands may differ.
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View all categories →Pharmacies: frequently asked questions
In England, use the NHS Find a Pharmacy search with your postcode or town to find a local or online-only pharmacy. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, use the relevant NHS or health service website or ask your GP surgery for nearby pharmacies.
Yes, some registered online pharmacies offer NHS prescription delivery. Pharmacy2U, for example, serves patients registered with a GP in England, and Boots has a delivery option for eligible patients in England. Check how long the order will take and order repeat medicines before you run out.
The standard NHS prescription charge in England is £9.90 per item in 2026/27, unless you qualify for an exemption. NHS prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Private prescriptions and over-the-counter products can have different costs.
Yes. NHS prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In England, the usual charge applies unless you qualify for a free prescription or use a valid prescription prepayment certificate.
In England, Pharmacy First lets participating pharmacies assess and treat certain common conditions, subject to eligibility and clinical pathways, without a GP appointment. The service is being expanded gradually in 2026, so ask your local pharmacy which conditions it can treat and whether you need an appointment.
Yes. Pharmacists can advise on many minor health concerns, side effects and how to take medicines. They may recommend an over-the-counter product, provide treatment through a local NHS service where eligible, or suggest that you contact a GP or another clinician.
Register with a GP surgery and ask how its repeat-prescription system works. In England, you may be able to request medicines through the NHS App, your GP surgery or an online pharmacy. Allow time for the GP to authorise the request and the pharmacy to dispense it.
Do not assume a prescription issued overseas can be dispensed in the UK. Rules depend on where it was issued and the medicine involved. Bring a list of your medicines, including the generic names, and speak to a UK GP or pharmacist well before your supply runs out.
In England, a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) covers eligible NHS prescription charges for three or twelve months. In 2026/27 the prices are £32.05 for three months and £114.50 for twelve months. It may save money if you need several paid prescriptions, but check first whether you qualify for free prescriptions.
Check that the pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council in Great Britain, or with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland where relevant. Look for its registration details and physical address, and be cautious of websites offering prescription-only medicines without appropriate clinical checks.
A legitimate pharmacy cannot simply supply prescription-only medicine without a valid prescription or another lawful prescribing pathway. Some online services arrange a clinical assessment and, if appropriate, a prescription; the decision rests with a qualified prescriber.
Contact your GP surgery or a pharmacist promptly. In England, NHS 111 may be able to help arrange an urgent repeat medicine supply when appropriate. Do not stop or alter an essential medicine without clinical advice. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
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