What are the opening hours for Whetstone Chemist in Leicester?

The opening hours for Whetstone Chemist are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:00 to 18:00; Saturday: 09:00 to 13:30. Please note that hours may vary on public holidays.

Does Whetstone Chemist accept NHS Electronic Prescriptions (EPS)?

Yes, Whetstone Chemist is fully integrated with the NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), allowing your GP surgery to send prescriptions directly to this pharmacy digitally.

✓ NHS-listed · ODS FCH75 ● Open now · closes 18:00

Whetstone Chemist

Q: What NHS services does Whetstone Chemist provide?

Whetstone Chemist offers multiple services including: COVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 18 to 64 years, COVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 65 to 74 years, COVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 75 or over, Emergency contraception, Emergency contraception, among others. Check our detailed profile page for a full list of clinical services.

Pharmacy · 48 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LP

About

Whetstone Chemist is an NHS-listed community pharmacy in Leicester. It accepts NHS electronic prescriptions. Its NHS.UK profile lists 21 patient services. It sits within Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland Stp.

Current Status Open Now

Telephone 01162750731

EPS Prescription Support Yes, accepts electronic prescriptions

NHS ODS Code FCH75

Contact details

Phone 01162750731
Website http://www.whetstonechemist.co.uk
Address 48 High Street, Whetstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE8 6LP
NHS region Leicester, Leicestershire And Rutland Stp

Opening hours (source: NHS.UK)

Monday	09:00–18:00
Tuesday	09:00–18:00
Wednesday	09:00–18:00
Thursday	09:00–18:00
Friday	09:00–18:00
Saturday	09:00–13:30
Sunday	Closed

NHS services offered

COVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 18 to 64 yearsCOVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 65 to 74 yearsCOVID-19 walk-in vaccination service: ages 75 or overEmergency contraceptionEmergency contraceptionFlu vaccination serviceFlu vaccination service: adults aged 18 years or overFlu vaccination service: book by phoneFlu vaccination service: book from your pharmacy websiteFlu vaccination service: book on the National Booking ServiceFlu vaccination service: walk-inInhaler disposalMedical supplies (appliances)Medical supplies review service (appliances)New medicine serviceNHS blood pressure check serviceNHS pharmacy contraception serviceOnline service or app to manage repeat prescriptionsPrescription delivery serviceRepeat prescription reminders by text messageWeight management

Service listings from the NHS.UK profile, updated 2025-10-07. Contact the pharmacy to confirm availability.

Accessibility & facilities

General facilities and services

✓ Private consultation room or area

Transport and parking

✓ Bus stop nearby
✓ Off-site car parking nearby

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Data: NHS Organisation Data Service / NHS.UK / Public Health Scotland / HSC BSO, © NHS England & contributors, OGL v3 · OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL · Last verified: 2026-07-10