Pharmacies Open Now in Sunderland
1 of 100 pharmacies near Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
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 Sunderland, 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 Sunderland have a 24-hour pharmacy?
That depends on the live NHS opening-hours data for each Sunderland pharmacy, and very few UK cities have a true round-the-clock chemist. See our 24-hour pharmacies in Sunderland 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 Sunderland
- 57 pharmacies serve the Sunderland area
- 7 open on Sundays
- The nearest chemist is Boots (0.08 miles away).
- Hours last verified: 15 May 2026
# Finding a Pharmacy in Sunderland
Sunderland is a vibrant city in the North East of England with a rich maritime heritage and a thriving community. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, PharmFinder helps you locate one of the 56 pharmacies across Sunderland quickly and easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I find a pharmacy open late at night in Sunderland?
A: Currently, there are no pharmacies in Sunderland offering late-night or overnight opening hours. Most pharmacies in the city close by 21:00, with the earliest opening at 08:00. For emergency pharmaceutical advice outside standard hours, you can contact NHS 111 or visit your nearest A&E department.
Q: Are there pharmacies open on Sundays in Sunderland?
A: Yes, there is 1 pharmacy open on Sundays in Sunderland. Use PharmFinder to locate which pharmacy offers Sunday opening and check their exact hours to plan your visit accordingly.
Q: Does Sunderland have any 100-hour extended-hours pharmacies?
A: No, Sunderland currently has no 100-hour extended-hours pharmacies. However, with 56 pharmacies across the city, you'll find convenient options throughout the week during standard operating hours.