3q Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Wellingborough · NN8 4RW · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Wellingborough · GPhC 1105385
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Blood Pressure Checks
Free NHS blood pressure checks at participating pharmacies for anyone aged 40 or over — no appointment needed. Compare pharmacies offering checks.
The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service offers a free blood pressure reading to anyone aged 40 or over who hasn't been diagnosed with high blood pressure, without needing a GP appointment. Many pharmacies also offer walk-in checks for anyone, regardless of age, either free or for a small fee. If your reading is high, the pharmacist can refer you back to your GP or, in some cases, fit you with a home blood-pressure monitor for a follow-up check (ambulatory blood pressure monitoring).
Published prices · September 2026
How much does a blood pressure check cost at a pharmacy?
In England the NHS blood pressure check is free at participating pharmacies for adults aged 40 and over without a high blood pressure diagnosis (and some younger people). Every chain we checked on 25 September 2026 offers it free; the only paid check we found was Boots’ £10 private service, mainly outside England.
| Provider | Published price | What the price covers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots (NHS service) | Free | England, selected stores: adults 40+ without a diagnosis, under-40s with a family history, or GP referral. | boots.com ↗ |
| Superdrug | Free (NHS) | Any Superdrug pharmacy in England, no booking needed; adults 40+ without a diagnosis. | superdrug.com ↗ |
| Well Pharmacy | Free (NHS) | Walk-in NHS check for adults over 40 in England. | well.co.uk ↗ |
| Tesco Pharmacy | Free (NHS) | Eligible patients at selected stores; 24-hour monitoring offered if the reading is high. | tesco.com ↗ |
| Asda Pharmacy | Free (NHS) | Bookable NHS service; eligibility applies. | asda.com ↗ |
| Boots (private service) | £10 | Ages 18+. Selected stores in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. | boots.com ↗ |
Prices copied from each provider’s own website on 25 September 2026. Prices vary by branch and change during the season — confirm before you book. We do not take payment for inclusion in this table. Use the town and city pages to find pharmacies that recorded NHS blood pressure checks in the latest NHS data. Report a price change.
Who can get a free NHS blood pressure check at a pharmacy?
The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service is free for people aged 40 or over who have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure. You do not need a GP appointment.
Participating pharmacies in England offer this commissioned service. Age 40+ without a known hypertension diagnosis is the usual NHS pathway. Many pharmacies will still check younger adults or people already on treatment — that may be a private walk-in, sometimes free, sometimes a small fee (typically up to about £10).
This directory lists GPhC-registered premises that record blood-pressure checks. It does not confirm a nurse or pharmacist is free on this shift.
What happens if my reading is high?
The pharmacist discusses the result. Depending how high it is, they may refer you to your GP or offer follow-up with a home or ambulatory monitor.
A single high reading is not a diagnosis. White-coat effect, caffeine, and talking during the cuff can all raise a number. Follow the pharmacy’s advice on when to re-check and whether you need same-day GP contact.
Pick My Pharmacy does not interpret readings and does not sell monitors.
Do I need an appointment?
Usually not — most pharmacies offer this as a walk-in, though busy branches may ask you to book a slot.
Call ahead if you cannot wait, or if you need a private room. Opening hours are only shown on this site when we have them — we never invent a timetable.
Typical cost
NHS or private (typically up to £10)
Blood Pressure Checks by city
Community pharmacies in major UK cities that list blood pressure checks — confirm with the branch before you travel.
Blood Pressure Checks in London · 842Blood Pressure Checks in Birmingham · 200Blood Pressure Checks in Manchester · 180Blood Pressure Checks in Liverpool · 145Blood Pressure Checks in Leicester · 120Blood Pressure Checks in Nottingham · 119Blood Pressure Checks in Sheffield · 119Blood Pressure Checks in Bristol · 118Blood Pressure Checks in Leeds · 112Blood Pressure Checks in Stoke-on-Trent · 76Blood Pressure Checks in Newcastle upon Tyne · 72Blood Pressure Checks in Bradford · 66Blood Pressure Checks in Coventry · 65Blood Pressure Checks in Derby · 62Blood Pressure Checks in Bolton · 60Blood Pressure Checks in Hull · 56
12 of 8680 pharmacies with blood pressure checks confirmed on their profile
Showing 12 of 8,680 tagged listings. Tags come from NHS service flags and claimed profiles — confirm at the pharmacy. Ratings appear only with verified reviews; we never invent scores.
We only list a pharmacy here when the service is confirmed on its profile, so this is not every pharmacy that offers it. To check a pharmacy near you, open your town or city page and phone ahead.
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — they are not medical advice and pharmacies cannot pay to change a score. Where a pharmacy has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores.Listings labelled Featured orReferral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you send a private-service enquiry.Private service prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the pharmacy.
4 Court Ltd
Community Pharmacy · Blackburn · BB2 7BX · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Blackburn · GPhC 1125725
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4court Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Rochdale · OL12 9BD · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Rochdale · GPhC 1084639
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7-11 Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Leicester · LE2 0FS · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Leicester · GPhC 1100687
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A A Beggs
Community Pharmacy · Dover · CT16 1BW · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Dover · GPhC 1032729
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A&m Pharmacies Limited T/a Bannerbrook Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Coventry · CV4 9AE · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Coventry · GPhC 1106254
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A&m Pharmacies Limited T/a Mountnod Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Coventry · CV5 7NJ · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Coventry · GPhC 1038307
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A.c. Curd (isleworth) Ltd
Community Pharmacy · Isleworth · TW7 7AA · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
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Community pharmacy in Isleworth · GPhC 1035045
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A.c. Moule & Co
Community Pharmacy · Middlesbrough · TS1 4JW · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Middlesbrough · GPhC 1029962
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A.e. Hobbs Ltd
Community Pharmacy · Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1RJ · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Tunbridge Wells · GPhC 1033007
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A.g Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy · Birmingham · B27 6BP · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
NHS Prescriptions · Pharmacy First · Flu Jabs
Community pharmacy in Birmingham · GPhC 1038179
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A.j. Nuttall Ltd.;
Community Pharmacy · Rochdale · OL12 8QS · GPhC-registered premises
GPhC registeredNHS
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Community pharmacy in Rochdale · GPhC 1033876
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a blood pressure check at the pharmacy free?▼
Yes, for anyone aged 40 or over without a diagnosis of high blood pressure, under the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service. Many pharmacies also offer checks to other patients, sometimes for a small fee.
Do I need an appointment?▼
Usually not — most pharmacies offer this as a walk-in service, though some ask you to book a slot in advance during busy periods.
What happens if my blood pressure is high?▼
The pharmacist will discuss the reading with you and, depending on how high it is, may refer you to your GP or offer a follow-up monitoring period using a home blood pressure monitor.
How do I check a pharmacy offering blood pressure checks is GPhC-registered?▼
Open the listing, copy the premises registration number, and search it on pharmacyregulation.org. Match the name and address before you send ID, start a consultation, or pay. Pick My Pharmacy is a directory — we do not supply blood pressure checks.
Does Pick My Pharmacy provide blood pressure checks?▼
No. We compare GPhC-registered pharmacies. The pharmacy you choose supplies the service after its own clinical checks. Paid placements are labelled and never change a rating.
Related guides
Sources
- NHS: blood pressure test · checked 2026-09-01
- GPhC premises register · checked 2026-09-01
- Pick My Pharmacy methodology