Pharmacies Open Now in Bolton
98 of 100 pharmacies near Bolton are open right now. Find a Pharmacy pulls live opening hours from NHS data and the most recent pharmacy rota, so you only see chemists that are actually open, not just the ones that are meant to be. Tap any result for directions, the phone number and today’s full opening schedule. For late-night and 24-hour cover, see the links below.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find a pharmacy open now in Bolton?
Enter your postcode or allow location access at the top of this page. Find a Pharmacy will show every pharmacy within five miles of you in Bolton, sorted by distance, with a live open-or-closed badge on each one. Tap a result to call, get directions, or see today’s opening hours.
- What if no pharmacy is open when I need medication?
If every nearby pharmacy is shut, Find a Pharmacy shows the address and phone number of the nearest pharmacy that will open next, along with an NHS 111 quick-dial for urgent medication advice. Call NHS 111 free, any time of day, for prescription emergencies; they can arrange an emergency supply from an on-call pharmacy anywhere in the UK.
- Does Bolton have a 24-hour pharmacy?
That depends on the live NHS opening-hours data for each Bolton pharmacy, and very few UK cities have a true round-the-clock chemist. See our 24-hour pharmacies in Bolton page for the honest answer; it tells you straight whether a 24-hour pharmacy exists, or lists the latest-closing alternatives and the nearest out-of-hours service if it doesn’t.
- How accurate are the opening hours?
Find a Pharmacy uses the NHSBSA Consolidated Pharmaceutical List for the pharmacy directory and pulls live opening hours from each pharmacy’s NHS.uk profile, updated weekly. Bank holiday rota data, where published by your local NHS region, overrides the standard NHS hours so you never get sent to a shut shop on Christmas Day or Easter Monday. If you spot an error, please let us know.
- Is Find a Pharmacy free?
Yes. Find a Pharmacy is free for everyone, forever. No sign-up, no tracking for ad-targeting, no install gate. We use privacy-friendly analytics (Plausible) to count anonymous visits. The data we rely on is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
About pharmacies in Bolton
- 89 pharmacies serve the Bolton area
- 21 open on Sundays
- The nearest chemist is Newport Pharmacy (0.04 miles away).
- Hours last verified: 15 May 2026
Bolton is a vibrant city in the North West of England with a rich industrial heritage and thriving community. Finding a local pharmacy that meets your healthcare needs has never been easier with PharmFinder's comprehensive database of 90 pharmacies across the area.
Q: How many pharmacies are available in Bolton?
A: There are 90 pharmacies within Bolton, giving you plenty of options to find convenient healthcare services in your neighbourhood. Whether you're in the town centre or the surrounding areas, you'll find a pharmacy close by.
Q: Can I find a pharmacy open late in Bolton?
A: Yes, there are 3 pharmacies in Bolton that open late from 22:00 or offer overnight services, ensuring you can access medicines and healthcare advice outside standard hours when you need it most.
Q: Are there pharmacies open on Sundays in Bolton?
A: Absolutely. You'll find 14 pharmacies open on Sundays across Bolton, making it convenient to collect prescriptions or seek healthcare advice over the weekend without disruption to your plans.