St Leonards Pharmacy
About
St Leonards Pharmacy is an NHS community pharmacy located inside St Leonards Medical Centre in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. The pharmacy provides NHS prescription dispensing, medication advice, healthcare consultations, Pharmacy First services, and preventive healthcare support for local residents.
Modern community pharmacies in England now provide much more than medicine dispensing. Pharmacies such as St Leonards Pharmacy help patients access healthcare advice, prescription management, vaccinations, and support for common conditions without always requiring GP appointments. This improves healthcare accessibility while helping reduce pressure on hospitals and GP surgeries across England.
The pharmacy is also valued for its extended opening hours compared to many standard community pharmacies, making healthcare access more convenient for residents in Exeter and surrounding areas.
Services
Opening hours
| Monday | 09:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
Frequently asked questions
Does St Leonards Pharmacy dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Services commonly include:
NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services
Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)
Private prescriptions
Medication advice
Can repeat prescriptions be ordered online?
Yes. Many NHS pharmacies support:
Online repeat prescription requests
NHS healthcare apps
Digital prescription management systems
Does the pharmacy support EPS?
Yes. Electronic prescriptions can generally be transferred directly from GP surgeries to the pharmacy.
What healthcare services are available?
Services may include:
Pharmacy First consultations
Blood pressure checks
Medication reviews
Smoking cessation support
Minor illness consultations
Emergency contraception consultations
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is an NHS healthcare initiative allowing pharmacists to support treatment for common conditions without requiring GP appointments first.