There are plenty of pharmacies and chemists in Southampton. You can find your nearest by using the postcode service map.
As well as dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists provide a range of services related to specific health issues and can advise on minor ailments such as colds, skin conditions and allergies.
Other services include emergency contraception, truss fittings and incontinence supplies.
Pharmacists can give you detailed advice on your medicine, provide treatment for common health problems and give healthy lifestyle advice. They could save you a trip to your GP, or help you live a healthier life.
Your pharmacist can also offer repeat dispensing services. You get a prescription from your GP for up to a year and then visit your pharmacy for a month’s supply of your medication.
Many pharmacies now also offer a Medicines Use Review, where you can discuss what you are taking, when you should be taking it, and any side effects you might be concerned about.
Or select an option below for a complete list of specialist pharmacy services in Southampton.
Late Night Opening Pharmacies
If you have a medical problem that cannot wait until your surgery opens please contact the GP Out of Hours Service on 0844 811 3060.
For information on how to contact a pharmacist in an emergency, what to do if you are feeling ill, have health concerns for you and your family and for information on local services, please contact NHS Direct.
Weekdays - Central Southampton
Boots The Chemists, 19-29 Above Bar (023 8033 3983) until 6.15pm (not Thursdays)
Boots The Chemists, West Quay, Southampton (023 8033 5622) until midnight
Lloyds, 76 St. Mary’s Street, Southampton (023 8022 5199) until 6.30pm
S. K. Roy, 44-45 St. Mary’s Rd, St. Mary’s (023 8039 9907) until 7pm
Spiralstone, 122 Brintons Road, St. Mary’s (023 8023 6627) until 7pm
Weekdays - East Southampton, including Bursledon and Hedge End
Alliance, Bitterne Park Medical Centre, Thorold Road (023 8032 2338) until 6.30pm
Lloyds, 10a Dean Road, Bitterne(023 8068 5464) until 7pm
Lloyds, 66b Portsmouth Road, Woolston (023 8043 8155) until 7pm
Lloyds, Unit 4, Townhill Farm Shopping Ctre, Townhill Way (023 8047 7861) until 7pm
Sainsbury’s, West End Road, Bitterne (023 8044 3913) until 8pm
St. Peters Pharmacy, 49 Portsmouth Road, Woolston(023 8090 6090) until 6.30pm
Sainsbury’s, Tollbar Way, Hedge End(01489 798594) until 10pm
Tesco, Hamble Lane, Bursledon (023 8029 7549) until 8pm
Weekdays - West Southampton
Lloyds, 9 St James Road, Shirley (023 8078 0440) until 7pm
Lloyds, 2 Shirley Precinct, Shirley High Street (023 8077 5300) until 7pm
Lloyds 17 Grove Road, Shirley(023 8078 9626) until 7pm
Tesco, Tebourba Way, Millbrook(023 8029 7747) until 8.30pm
Saturday Evenings
Boots The Chemists, 19 – 29 Above Bar (023 8033 3983) until 6.15pm
Boots The Chemists, West Quay, Southampton (023 8033 5622) until midnight
Sainsbury’s, Tollbar Way, Hedge End (01489 798594)until 8pm
Sainsbury’s, West End Road, Bitterne (023 8044 3913) until 8pm
Tesco, Hamble Lane, Bursledon (023 8029 7549) until 8pm
Tesco, Tebourba Way, Millbrook (023 8029 7747) until 8.30pm
Sundays
Boots The Chemists, 19 – 29 Above Bar, Street (023 8033 3983) 10.30am-4.30pm
Boots The Chemists, West Quay, Southampton (023 8033 5622) 11am-5pm
Sainsbury’s, West End Road, Bitterne (023 8044 3913) 10am-4pm
Tesco, Tebourba Way, Millbrook (023 8029 7747) 10am-4pm
Sainsbury’s, Tollbar Way, Hedge End (01489 798594)10am-4pm
Tesco Hamble Lane, Bursledon (023 8029 7549) 10am-4pm