Pharmacy near Rainham, Kent
Medway Pharmacy is located on Canterbury Street in Gillingham, around 4 miles from Rainham town centre. We're open every day from 7:30am until 10pm — including weekends and bank holidays — making us one of the most accessible pharmacies for Rainham residents.
Pharmacy details
Getting here from Rainham
Accessible from Rainham and ME8
Rainham patients can reach Medway Pharmacy by car in around 10 to 12 minutes via the A2 Watling Street heading west towards Gillingham. From Rainham town centre, buses on the 116 and 122 routes stop close to Canterbury Street, with a journey time of roughly 20 to 25 minutes. There is on-street parking available along Canterbury Street and on nearby side roads for those driving from ME8 postcodes.
Many Rainham residents choose Medway Pharmacy when their local options are fully booked or closed. Our 100-hour week — 7:30am to 10pm, seven days — means you can collect prescriptions after work, book a same-week flu jab, or speak to a pharmacist about a health concern without taking time off. We offer NHS Pharmacy First consultations for seven common conditions, including UTIs and sore throat, without needing a GP appointment first.
Until 10pm
Open every day
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Available at Medway Pharmacy
Services for Rainham patients
Most services are available without a GP referral. Book online or walk in during our 7:30am–10pm daily opening hours.
NHS Prescriptions
Free NHSCollect NHS prescriptions same day. We process electronic prescriptions and paper scripts for all patients.
Pharmacy First
Free NHSGet treated for 7 common conditions free on the NHS — sinusitis, sore throat, UTI, and more — without a GP.
Repeat Prescriptions
NHSNominate us on your NHS app and we'll dispense your regular medications ready for same-day collection.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far is Medway Pharmacy from Rainham?
Medway Pharmacy at 465 Canterbury Street, Gillingham is approximately 4 miles from Rainham town centre. By car via the A2, this is typically a 10 to 12 minute journey. By bus on the 116 or 122 route, allow around 20 to 25 minutes.
Is there a pharmacy near Rainham open on Sundays?
Yes. Medway Pharmacy is open every Sunday from 7:30am to 10pm. We are open all seven days of the week, including bank holidays, making us a reliable option for Rainham residents when local pharmacies are closed.
Can I get a Pharmacy First consultation if I live in Rainham?
Yes. NHS Pharmacy First is open to anyone registered with a GP in England, regardless of which area you live in. Rainham residents can walk in to Medway Pharmacy for a free NHS Pharmacy First consultation for conditions including UTIs, sore throats, sinusitis, earache, impetigo, shingles, and infected insect bites.
Can I order repeat prescriptions from Rainham?
Yes. You can order your repeat prescriptions online through your GP or NHS app and nominate Medway Pharmacy to dispense them. Many Rainham patients collect prescriptions on the same day they are sent electronically.
Book a pharmacy appointment near Rainham
Book online for same-week appointments, or call us directly. Rainham patients are welcome seven days a week, 7:30am–10pm — including weekends and bank holidays.