Pharmacies
7 - 11 Pharmacy
84B BERNERS STREET, Leicester LE2 0FS
Overview
7-11 Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the heart of Leicester on Berners Street. As part of the 7-Eleven convenience store network, this pharmacy provides accessible healthcare services to local residents and the wider Leicester community. The location makes it convenient for pharmacy services in an area with good footfall and public transport links.
The pharmacy offers standard community pharmacy services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and health advice from qualified pharmacists. Customers can expect professional consultation on minor ailments, medication queries, and general wellness advice. The pharmacy operates as part of a convenience store environment, allowing customers to combine pharmacy visits with other retail needs in a single location.
With its accessible high street position on Berners Street, the pharmacy serves the local residential population as well as workers and shoppers in the Leicester city centre area. The combination of pharmacy expertise with convenient opening hours typical of 7-Eleven stores makes this a practical healthcare destination for busy individuals seeking quick access to pharmaceutical services and advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at 7 - 11 Pharmacy in Leicester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01162 511333 for current opening times. Many pharmacies open early (8am) and close late (6:30pm or later). Check the NHS website for verified opening hours.
Some medicines require a prescription from your GP or hospital doctor, while many others are available over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist at 7 - 11 Pharmacy can advise you on which medicines are available without a prescription and can recommend suitable treatments for common conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, hay fever, and minor infections.
Yes, 7 - 11 Pharmacy offers free NHS flu vaccinations each autumn for eligible patients including those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease), carers, and frontline health and social care workers. No appointment is needed at many pharmacies — walk in and ask. The pharmacist can check your eligibility on the spot.
Yes, you can collect a prescription on behalf of someone else from 7 - 11 Pharmacy. You will need to know the patient's name and date of birth, and you may be asked to sign for the collection. For controlled drugs, additional identification requirements may apply. If you regularly collect for someone, ask 7 - 11 Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
7 - 11 Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01162 511333 to confirm step-free access, accessible counter heights, and any other adjustments you may need. Under the Equality Act, pharmacies must make reasonable adjustments for disabled customers. A private consultation room is available for confidential discussions.
Yes, 7 - 11 Pharmacy can manage your repeat prescriptions for you. The pharmacy contacts your GP surgery on your behalf to order your regular medicines, so they are ready for you to collect without having to request them yourself each time. Ask about the Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service, which allows your GP to authorise repeats for up to 12 months.
7 - 11 Pharmacy may offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Eligibility depends on current NHS guidance. Check the NHS website or call 01162 511333 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
If 7 - 11 Pharmacy is closed, check the rota for the nearest late-night or duty pharmacy — pharmacies take turns providing out-of-hours cover on evenings, Sundays, and bank holidays. You can find the nearest open pharmacy on the NHS website or by calling NHS 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at 7 - 11 Pharmacy to assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women. The pharmacist can supply NHS medicines for these conditions free of charge if you are exempt from prescription charges. This saves you waiting for a GP appointment.
7 - 11 Pharmacy can provide travel health advice and some travel vaccinations. Common travel vaccines available at pharmacies include hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. Other vaccinations such as yellow fever require a specialist travel clinic. Book a travel health consultation at least 6-8 weeks before your trip by calling 01162 511333. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to 7 - 11 Pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or throw them in household waste as they can harm the environment. Simply bring them to the pharmacy and hand them to a member of staff. This includes tablets, liquids, creams, inhalers, and needles/sharps (in a sharps bin).
Yes, pharmacists at 7 - 11 Pharmacy can now prescribe for certain common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First service. Conditions covered include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. This means you can get treatment without seeing a GP. The pharmacist can also supply emergency contraception and some other medicines under Patient Group Directions.
Yes, 7 - 11 Pharmacy can help you quit smoking with free NHS support including advice from the pharmacist, nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers), a structured stop smoking programme with regular check-ins, and access to prescription-only stop smoking medications via your GP. Evidence shows you are up to 3 times more likely to quit with professional support compared to going it alone.
Yes, 7 - 11 Pharmacy offers free NHS blood pressure checks for adults aged 40 and over. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The check takes about 5 minutes — walk in or call 01162 511333 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.