Pharmacies Open Now in Preston
96 of 100 pharmacies near Preston 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 Preston?
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 Preston, 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 Preston have a 24-hour pharmacy?
That depends on the live NHS opening-hours data for each Preston pharmacy, and very few UK cities have a true round-the-clock chemist. See our 24-hour pharmacies in Preston 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 Preston
- 52 pharmacies serve the Preston area
- 11 open on Sundays
- The nearest chemist is Ashton Pharmacy (0.22 miles away).
- Hours last verified: 15 May 2026
Preston is a vibrant market town in the North West of England, serving as a key hub for healthcare and retail in the region. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, PharmFinder helps you locate one of the town's 52 pharmacies quickly and conveniently.
Q: How many pharmacies are available in Preston?
A: There are 52 pharmacies across Preston, giving you plenty of options to find one near your home, workplace or local neighbourhood.
Q: Can I find a pharmacy open on Sundays in Preston?
A: Yes, 8 pharmacies in Preston are open on Sundays, so you can access pharmacy services over the weekend when you need them.
Q: Are there any 24-hour or extended-hours pharmacies in Preston?
A: Currently, there are no 24-hour pharmacies in Preston, and none with the extended 100-hour service. However, pharmacies in the town open from 08:00, with the latest closing time at 21:00, giving you a reasonable window to visit during your day.