Pharmacies
Omcare Late Night Pharmacy
UNIT 10 BELGRAVE COMM CTR, 160 BELGRAVE ROAD, Leicester LE4 5AU
Overview
Omcare Late Night Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located in the Belgrave area of Leicester, serving residents across the East Midlands. The pharmacy operates extended evening hours to provide convenient access to pharmaceutical services for working professionals and families who cannot visit during standard business hours. This commitment to accessibility reflects the growing demand for flexible healthcare services in urban areas.
The pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of services typical of modern community pharmacies, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, and healthcare advice from qualified pharmacists. Staff members are trained to assist with minor ailments and provide guidance on medication use. The pharmacy may also offer services such as health checks, smoking cessation support, and consultation services depending on current NHS commissions.
Located within Belgrave Community Centre, Omcare is well-positioned to serve the diverse local population. The pharmacy plays an important role in the community healthcare network, providing accessible pharmaceutical care and helping to reduce pressure on emergency services by offering professional advice for common health concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Omcare Late Night Pharmacy in Leicester vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 01162 613536 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 Omcare Late Night 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, Omcare Late Night 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 Omcare Late Night 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 Omcare Late Night Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Omcare Late Night Pharmacy 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.
Yes, Omcare Late Night Pharmacy 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.
If Omcare Late Night 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.
Omcare Late Night Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 01162 613536 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.
Omcare Late Night Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 01162 613536 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Leicester area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Omcare Late Night 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.
Omcare Late Night 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 613536 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Omcare Late Night 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 Omcare Late Night 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, Omcare Late Night 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 613536 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.