Pharmacies Open Now in Exeter
37 of 40 pharmacies near Exeter 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 Exeter?
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 Exeter, 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 Exeter have a 24-hour pharmacy?
That depends on the live NHS opening-hours data for each Exeter pharmacy, and very few UK cities have a true round-the-clock chemist. See our 24-hour pharmacies in Exeter 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 Exeter
- 20 pharmacies serve the Exeter area
- 6 open on Sundays
- The nearest chemist is Boots (0.2 miles away).
- Hours last verified: 15 May 2026
Exeter, a historic market town in the South West, serves thousands of residents and visitors seeking convenient access to pharmaceutical services. Whether you need to collect a prescription or seek advice from a qualified pharmacist, PharmFinder helps you locate the right chemist near you across the town.
Q: How many pharmacies are available in Exeter?
A: There are 20 pharmacies within Exeter, giving you plenty of options to find a convenient location for your healthcare needs.
Q: Are there pharmacies open late or overnight in Exeter?
A: Currently, there are no 24-hour or late-night pharmacies (open from 22:00 or later) in Exeter. The latest closing time across the town is 21:00, so plan ahead for evening medication needs.
Q: Can I visit a pharmacy on Sundays in Exeter?
A: Yes, 6 pharmacies in Exeter are open on Sundays, making it possible to access pharmaceutical services during weekends. However, availability is limited compared to weekdays, so we recommend checking opening times in advance using PharmFinder to confirm your nearest Sunday-opening chemist.