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No 24-Hour Pharmacies in Preston

Preston does not currently have a pharmacy open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, based on NHS data. Very few UK cities do; 24-hour pharmacies are rare outside central London. The sections below tell you where the nearest one is and what your realistic options are tonight.

The closest 24-hour pharmacy to Preston

The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is more than 50 miles away from Preston; we recommend NHS 111 for urgent medication outside Preston's normal pharmacy hours.

Latest-closing pharmacies in Preston tonight

The five pharmacies in Preston that stay open latest tonight, sorted by closing time. None of them are truly 24-hour, but they are your best bet for evening cover.

100-hour pharmacies in Preston

100-hour pharmacies are open roughly 100 hours a week, typically 07:00–23:00, much longer than the standard 40-hour chemist. They are your best out-of-hours bet short of NHS 111.

We could not find any 100-hour pharmacies within 5 miles of Preston centre.

NHS 111 for urgent medication

If you need a prescription outside normal pharmacy hours, NHS 111 can arrange an emergency supply from an on-call pharmacy anywhere in the UK. Free from any phone, day or night.

Call NHS 111

24-hour pharmacy FAQ

Does Preston have a 24-hour pharmacy?
No. The nearest 24-hour pharmacy is more than 50 miles from Preston; we recommend NHS 111 for urgent medication outside Preston's normal pharmacy hours.
Are there really any 24-hour pharmacies in the UK?
Yes, but very few. They are concentrated in central London (for example the Zafash 24-hour pharmacy in Earl’s Court). Outside London, most cities fall back on NHS 111 and out-of-hours rota cover after 22:00.
Isn’t a 100-hour pharmacy the same as 24/7?
No. 100-hour pharmacies are contracted to open about 100 hours a week, typically 07:00–23:00 most days, which is much longer than the standard 40-hour pharmacy but still well short of 168 hours. Find a Pharmacy never rubber-stamps a 100-hour pharmacy as 24/7.