Pharmacies
City Pharmacy Ltd
110 LONDON ROAD, Leicester LE2 0QS
Overview
City Pharmacy Ltd is a community pharmacy located on London Road in Leicester's city centre area. As a registered pharmacy, it provides essential healthcare services to local residents and the wider Leicester community. The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications prescribed by GPs and other healthcare professionals, offering patients convenient access to their prescribed treatments close to home.
In addition to dispensing services, City Pharmacy Ltd typically provides a range of over-the-counter medicines and health products for common ailments. Many community pharmacies in this location also offer services such as health advice, medication reviews, and support for managing long-term health conditions. The pharmacy serves as an important part of Leicester's primary healthcare network, accessible to patients without requiring an appointment.
For practical purposes, customers can visit the pharmacy during standard opening hours to collect prescriptions, purchase medicines, or seek professional advice from qualified pharmacy staff. The Leicester location on London Road makes it easily accessible for those in the city centre, with good transport links and nearby parking facilities typical of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at City Pharmacy Ltd in Leicester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01162 544253 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 City Pharmacy Ltd 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, City Pharmacy Ltd 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 City Pharmacy Ltd. 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 City Pharmacy Ltd about setting up a nominated representative.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at City Pharmacy Ltd 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.
City Pharmacy Ltd aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01162 544253 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.
You may be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are aged 60 or over, under 16 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, have certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), receiving certain benefits (Universal Credit with no earnings, Income Support, etc.), a war pensioner, or hold an HC2 certificate. If you pay for prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money — currently about £30 for 3 months or £108 for 12 months, covering unlimited prescriptions.
Yes, City Pharmacy Ltd 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to City Pharmacy Ltd 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, City Pharmacy Ltd 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 544253 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, City Pharmacy Ltd offers Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) and the New Medicine Service (NMS) to help you get the most from your medicines. These free NHS consultations help you understand what your medicines are for, how to take them correctly, identify side effects, and resolve any problems. Ask the pharmacist if you take multiple medications or have recently started a new medicine.
Yes, pharmacists at City Pharmacy Ltd 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, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from City Pharmacy Ltd without a prescription. It is most effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel (effective up to 72 hours) is available over the counter. Ulipristal acetate (effective up to 120 hours) may also be available. The pharmacist will have a brief confidential consultation. Emergency contraception is free on the NHS for women of all ages from most pharmacies.
City Pharmacy Ltd 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 544253 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.