Pharmacy near Strood, Kent
Medway Pharmacy is based at 465 Canterbury Street in Gillingham, approximately 5 miles from Strood town centre across the Medway. We are open seven days a week from 7:30am until 10pm, giving Strood residents flexible access to pharmacy services without needing a GP appointment.
Pharmacy details
Getting here from Strood
Accessible from Strood and ME2
Strood patients can reach Medway Pharmacy by car in around 12 to 15 minutes, heading east via the A2 through Rochester and into Gillingham. From Strood station, the 190 and 191 bus routes connect through Rochester city centre towards Gillingham, with a total journey of around 25 to 30 minutes. Patients travelling from the ME2 postcode area will cross over the Medway via the road bridge, with Canterbury Street signposted from the A2 at Gillingham.
Strood and the wider ME2 area has a mixed residential and commuter population, and many residents find it convenient to use Medway Pharmacy on the way in or out of Gillingham. Our late-night opening until 10pm is particularly useful for patients who work in Chatham or Gillingham and need to collect prescriptions or access NHS services after standard business hours. We provide ear microsuction appointments, travel vaccinations, and blood pressure checks as walk-in or bookable services.
Until 10pm
Open every day
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Available at Medway Pharmacy
Services for Strood 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.
Ear Microsuction
PrivateSafe, same-day ear wax removal using microsuction — no irrigation, no mess, no referral needed.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Strood to Medway Pharmacy?
From Strood, take the A2 east through Rochester and continue into Gillingham. Medway Pharmacy is on Canterbury Street, ME7 5LJ, approximately a 12 to 15 minute drive. By bus, the 190 or 191 routes from Strood connect through Rochester towards Gillingham — allow around 25 to 30 minutes.
Is there a pharmacy in Strood open late?
Independent pharmacies with late opening are limited in the ME2 area. Medway Pharmacy in Gillingham is open every day until 10pm, making it one of the most accessible late pharmacies for Strood residents. The 12 to 15 minute drive across the Medway means evening and weekend access is practical.
Can I get ear wax removal near Strood?
Yes. Medway Pharmacy offers ear microsuction appointments, which is a safe and comfortable method of ear wax removal. Patients from Strood and Rochester regularly book appointments. Ear microsuction is a private service — please call 01634 575805 or book online to check availability.
Do Strood residents qualify for NHS Pharmacy First?
Yes. NHS Pharmacy First is available to any patient registered with a GP in England, including those in ME2 postcodes. Walk in to Medway Pharmacy without an appointment to be assessed for seven conditions including UTI, sore throat, and sinusitis.
Book a pharmacy appointment near Strood
Book online for same-week appointments, or call us directly. Strood patients are welcome seven days a week, 7:30am–10pm — including weekends and bank holidays.