24 Hour Pharmacy Northern Ireland
There are no 24-hour pharmacies in Northern Ireland
No pharmacy in Northern Ireland is open 24 hours a day. For urgent medication outside pharmacy hours, your GP out-of-hours service or nearest Emergency Department are your best options. See below for what to do and which pharmacies open soonest near you.
Find the latest-opening pharmacy near you
While no pharmacy stays open all night, some close as late as 10pm. Use the late night finder to see every chemist open late across Northern Ireland.
What to do when pharmacies are closed
Call your GP out-of-hours service
Ring the out-of-hours service for your Trust area. They can prescribe or supply essential medication without a pharmacy.
Go to your nearest Emergency Department
Hospital emergency departments can supply medication directly for urgent clinical needs. Use for serious or worsening symptoms.
Call 999 in an emergency
If someone's life is at risk, call 999 immediately. Do not wait for a pharmacy to open.
Wait for morning opening
If the medication is non-urgent, find the chemist that opens earliest near you using the finder below. Most pharmacies open at 9am.
GP out-of-hours services by Trust area
All services below operate evenings, weekends, and public holidays. See nidirect for full details →
| Service | Area covered | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Trust OOH | Belfast | 028 9079 6220 |
| Dalriada Urgent Care | Northern Trust (Antrim, Ballymena, Coleraine, etc.) | 028 2566 3500 |
| South Eastern Trust OOH | Lisburn, North Down, Ards, Down | 028 9260 2204 |
| Southern Trust OOH | Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Newry & Mourne, Dungannon | 028 3839 9201 |
| Western Urgent Care | Derry/Londonderry, Limavady, Strabane, Omagh, Fermanagh | 028 7186 5195 |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pharmacy open all night in Northern Ireland?
No — there are currently no 24-hour pharmacies in Northern Ireland. For emergency medication outside pharmacy hours, contact your GP out-of-hours service or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
What is the latest a pharmacy stays open in Northern Ireland?
Most pharmacies in Northern Ireland close by 6pm, with some supermarket and larger chain pharmacies open until 9pm or 10pm. Use our late night finder to see the latest-opening chemists near you.
How do I get medication urgently if all pharmacies are closed?
Call your GP out-of-hours service for your Health and Social Care Trust area. They can prescribe emergency medication. Alternatively, attend your nearest Emergency Department, or call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Can I get an emergency prescription dispensed out of hours?
GP out-of-hours services can issue urgent prescriptions, and some can supply a small quantity of medication directly. Otherwise, an Emergency Department can supply essential medication to see you through until morning.
Are there any pharmacies open all night in Belfast?
No — there are no 24-hour pharmacies in Belfast. Some pharmacies in Belfast stay open until 9pm or 10pm. For out-of-hours urgent medication in Belfast, contact the Belfast Trust GP out-of-hours service on 028 9079 6220.