Rowlands Pharmacy Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Considering 251 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. People frequently mention that the friendly pharmacy staff are extremely polite, welcoming, and always ready to provide genuinely helpful advice regarding various medical queries. Customers also deeply appreciate the efficient and reliable home delivery service, which regularly brings essential prescription medications safely right to their front doors. However, some reviewers were not happy with long queues, crowded branches, and unexpected delays when trying to collect or receive their prescribed treatments locally. A few consumers also noted ongoing difficulties in successfully reaching the local team by phone and occasionally experiencing unhelpful or dismissive service responses.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not get prescription needed as I am 64 years old but could get an useful advice of a pharmasist Mr. Tui and rear medicine prescribed by my GP. Pharmacy staff were polite, clear explained the p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to say how amazing Slobhan in the BRI pharmacy, I sometimes dread having to pick meds up with the queue and waiting times. She is always helpful helping people with babies, getting the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so happy with Rowlands Pharmacy in Stevenston! The staff there are always extremely polite, friendly, and helpful. Even though English is not our first (or even second) language, they always list... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well organized pharmacy. I always use Rowlands Pharmacy online app for ordering GP prescribed medicines online. They get delivered promptly buy Royal mail to home address with free service. The enti... See more

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Established in 1810 and with over 300 locations across the UK, Rowlands Pharmacy stands as the longest-established chain of community pharmacies in the UK. For over 200 years, we have remained a hub of healthcare support, continually evolving to become a more dependable and accessible pharmacy. With our experience and knowledge, we proudly work with local GPs to dispense thousands of prescriptions to customers nationwide. You may have noticed that your local Rowlands may look a bit different. As proud members of the Numark family, we’re showcasing the Numark brand to highlight our togetherness and commitment to our communities


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful mark-up

I went to my local Rowlands pharmacy in Benllech, North Wales. I required an iodine non-adherent wound dressing. I was informed that one dressing would cost £4.80. This was a 3M Inadine dressing.
I later checked online and found that varies suppliers charged between £0.70 and £1.00 per dressing for the exact same dressing.
How do Rowlands justify such a disgraceful mark-up of around £4.00 on each dressing?

October 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Neashan rd Pharmacy

Neashan rd Pharmacy

Fantastic friendly exceptional service.

I got a recent prescription off my doctor and when I questioned when it would be ready - the staff here went all out to make sure it was ready the same day. They were so friendly.
Also -- I was struggling to find a suitable time to make an appt for my husbands flu jab. He works full time Mon to fri - the lady i spoke to made my husband an appt for saturday just gone -- AND ACTUALLY CAME IN ON HER DAY OFF - JUST TO GIVE HIM HIS FLU JAB.

It really is exceptionally friendly service here - the staff go all out where they can and it can really make people's life easier sometimes.

A VERY BIG THANKYOU.
5☆☆☆☆☆ SERVICE

October 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and efficient staff

I popped into the pharmacy today and the response was fantastic. A very nice man that works there helped me by opening the door so I could drive in with my wheelchair.
I asked for the flu and covid jabs and within less than 5 minutes I was in the privacy of room 2 where both jabs were administered in the space of a minute. On the way out the nice man opened the door for me once more and I was on my way. That was the first time I had been there and on first impressions nothing about it could be faulted at all. If only all pharmacies were more like this.

Thank you.

October 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Weightloss consultation

I went to see Lauren to discuss weightloss support/medication, I usually get quite upset and self conscious when speaking about my weight but Lauren put me at ease right away. She was professional, knowledgeable and most importantly approachable and easy to talk to. Lauren has a wealth of knowledge and I feel completely supported and excited to embark on my new journey knowing that I will be having regular check-ins and support from Lauren and the wider team. Thank you again Lauren for making what is usually an awful anxiety filled experience into the first conversation I've had about my weight being positive and enjoyable.

October 8, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the support received as part of your Weigh Loss Service. It is wonderful to see that you received such amazing service from Lauren. In order for me to ensure that this feedback is shared with the correct team please can you advise which of our pharmacies you have attended?

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and very friendly

October 6, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, it is always wonderful to see such positive feedback. In order for me to ensure that this can be shared with the correct team, please can you advise which of our pharmacies that you have attended?

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rowlands Pharmacy in Millom

I don't know about other Rowlands Pharmacy's but the branch in Millom was first class. I forgot my medication when I came to Cumbria for a holiday and they helped with an emergency prescription for me. Staff were lovely.

October 5, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, it is lovely to see that the team at our Millom Pharmacy where able to support you in this occasion.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will always use this pharmacy

Will always use this pharmacy, friendly staff that have always gone over and above to help me with my medication queries ect.
5 stars from me!!!

October 2, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words, in order for me to ensure that reaches the correct pharmacy team, please can you share which if our Rowlands Pharmacy branches this relates to?

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s very worst service.

It’s very worst service.
They don’t maintenance the serial number.
My waiting time for a medicine more than an hour. They don’t care.

September 25, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Mohammed,

I am sorry to learn of your experience, in order for us to investigate this matter in full and provide you with a bespoke response please contact our Patient Experience Team and quote 'Trustpilot' providing details of your visit including which of our sites that you have attended.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They never have items needed in stock

They never have items needed in stock. Prescriptions take days to be made up or even ordered, twice they have lost a prescription "in the cloud" I won't use them any longer

September 4, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

I am sorry to learn of the extended waiting times that you have experienced, in order for us to investigate this matter in full and provide you with a bespoke response please contact our Patient Experience Team and quote 'Trustpilot' providing details of your visit including which of our sites that you have attended.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Friendly, helpful and professional service.

September 24, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our pharmacy, in order for me to ensure that this can be shared with the appropriate team please can share which of branches you attended.

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful staff

Friendly welcome by front of house.
Seen by pharmacist within 5 minutes and given a treatment through pharmacy first. Worsening advice was clear and helpful.

Rowlands Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189a W Main St, Broxburn EH52 5LH

September 22, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Amy,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our pharmacy, I will ensure that your feedback is shared with the team at our Broxburn pharmacy

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Pharmacist at Highland Rd Southsea…

The Pharmacist at Highland Rd Southsea who answers the phone talks very fast. I spoke to them this morning to find out when my prescription would be ready as when I talked to them last night they were closing and she was abrupt and did not give me a chance to ask this. She barely gave me a chance to confirm they had my prescription. When I spoke to her today she claims she did ask if my prescription was urgent - this did not happen. The woman barely spent 10 seconds talking to me yesterday. She claims she did, this did not happen. I am considering changing Pharmacy, this person maybe busy but this is very poor customer service and found them dismissive and rude

September 22, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Zak,

I am sorry to learn of the poor customer service that you have experienced from our Highland Road Pharmacy, in order for us to investigate this matter in full and provide you with a bespoke response please contact our Patient Experience Team and quote 'Trustpilot' providing details of your visit.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

Appalling customer service!
Today I went into the Woking branch of Rowlands Pharmacy and was met with the worst customer service attitude I have ever experienced. Whilst trying to get to the bottom of missing medication the manager was standoffish, rude and completely dismissive! In the end I chose to walk away as her rudeness was causing the conversation to escalate and I did not want to cause a scene! To make it even worse I tried to apologise and explain my point of view as to why I was frustrated and even expressed that I was not angry at the manager and totally understood where she was coming from. Despite this I was still belittled and made to feel like the aggressor so I simply thanked the manager and wished her a good day! (What made it worse was her attitude when I asked for the manager and was met with the rudest “I am the manager” as if to intimidate me to not complain - WRONG!)
I have been so appalled by this that I have written a formal complaint to the CEO.
People visit pharmacies because they need meds and that can make them feel vulnerable, treating them poorly gets you absolutely nowhere!
I will be changing pharmacies too! Stay way from Rowlands - St John’s, Woking

September 21, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our Woking pharmacy. I believe that you have already contacted our Patient Experience Team regarding this matter and that this is being investigated.

Our team will respond to the concerns raised in due course.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Impressed

Very impressed. I belatedly realised that I was going abroad on holiday in a few days time and would run out of my medication whilst away. As soon as Rowlands acknowledged receipt of my prescription I contacted them to explain my situation and they immediately fast tracked things for me. Within three hours I had an email from Royal Mail advising that my package would be delivered the next day.

September 18, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Russell,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our pharmacy, in order for me to ensure that this can be shared with the appropriate team please can share which of branches this relates to?

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful staff especially Lynne she…

It was Barrhead branch.
Wonderful staff especially Lynne she has never disappointed me. Always helpful. Thank you

September 19, 2025
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Sam,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding our pharmacy, in order for me to ensure that this can be shared with the appropriate team please can share which of branches you attended.

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Utterly awful 3 weeks for urgent…

Utterly awful 3 weeks for urgent medication

September 17, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good morning Daniel,

I am sorry to learn of the extended waiting times that you have experienced, in order for us to investigate this matter in full and provide you with a bespoke response please contact our Patient Experience Team and quote 'Trustpilot' providing details of your visit including which of our sites that you have attended.

Kind regards

Chelsea

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