Independent pharmacy on Melton Road
Skip the GP wait. Get seen in Leicester this week.
At Safys Chemist on Melton Road in Leicester, you can manage NHS prescriptions for you and your family, and book appointments for weight management, travel clinics, earwax removal, and more, without the GP wait.
- GPhC regulated
- Registered pharmacy
- NHS partner
- Independent Leicester pharmacy
Care at Safys Chemist
Four clinics, one trusted local team
From NHS treatment for common conditions to private travel, weight loss and ear care, get straightforward advice on Melton Road without waiting for a GP appointment.
NHS serviceNHS Pharmacy First
Treatment for seven common conditions
If you are eligible, our pharmacist can assess your symptoms and provide NHS treatment when appropriate, without a GP appointment.
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Earache
- Infected insect bites
- Impetigo
- Shingles
- Uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 to 64
NHS AND PRIVATE SERVICES, LEICESTER
Appointments that save you a trip to the GP
From travel vaccines to earwax removal and weight management, get seen by a pharmacist you know, at a time that fits your week. No referral, no long wait.
Yellow Fever - Duplicate / Exemption Certificate
A replacement yellow fever certificate, or a medical exemption letter if the vaccine is not suitable for you.
- £30
- About 15 minutes
Trip planned? Tell us where in the world you're heading.
Every trip is different. Where you go, how long you stay and what you plan to do all change the advice. We check NaTHNaC guidance for your whole trip before suggesting any vaccine or medicine.
From
EMA
East Midlands
To
DEL
India
- Appointment
- 20 min
- Malaria
- Some areas
- Ref
- SC-DE05
Vaccines to check
Weight management
Wanting to lose weight?
Answer two questions to see your BMI and whether the programme is right for you, with pharmacist-led support in Leicester.
Check if you qualify in 30 seconds
Height
Weight
Any of these apply?
Awaiting details
Enter your details to see your BMI and whether the programme suits you.
Treatment is only supplied after a pharmacist consultation.
What this means for you
Faster help, closer to home
You get quick access to a qualified pharmacist for common conditions, vaccines and travel health, without a referral or a long wait. And you can still walk in and ask a question at the counter whenever you need to.
Seen by a pharmacist, not a waiting list
For many everyday conditions you can be assessed, and treated where needed, without waiting weeks for a GP appointment.
Appointments that fit your week
Weekday and Saturday slots, with most patients seen within a few days of getting in touch.
Paperwork sorted for you
You leave with a written record every time, plus international certificates when your destination asks for them.
A team that remembers you
One pharmacy, one team, on Melton Road. The same faces look after you and your family each visit.
Collect whenever it suits you
Pick up your prescription at any time from our dedicated 24-hour collection point, or ask our team about arranging delivery.
Collection and deliveryWhat patients say
Reviews from Leicester patients
We only show five star feedback here. You can read and verify every review on our Google business profile.
I had a fantastic experience at Safy's Chemist when preparing for an upcoming trip. They were incredibly knowledgeable about all the necessary travel vaccines and took the time to explain each one, including potential side effects and why they were recommended for my destination. The consultation with Asif was thorough, and I felt completely confident and informed.
Health advice
From the Safys Chemist blog
Weight management: what pharmacist led support actually looks like
How a weight management consultation on Melton Road works, who it suits, and the habits that keep progress going between appointments.
4 August 2026 / 6 min read
Blocked ears: what earwax removal is really like
Why ears block, how microsuction differs from syringing, and how to prepare so the appointment works first time.
21 July 2026 / 4 min read
Shingles vaccination: who should consider it and why
Shingles is more than a rash. Here is who benefits most from vaccination and what the appointment involves.
9 June 2026 / 5 min read
Travel vaccinations: what Leicester travellers should sort first
Which vaccines matter, how far ahead to plan, and what to bring to your travel appointment on Melton Road.
12 May 2026 / 5 min read
Winter illness: when to see your pharmacist instead of waiting
Coughs, sore throats and winter aches rarely need a GP appointment. Here is what your pharmacy can help with directly.
3 April 2026 / 4 min read
Getting more from your repeat prescription
Simple habits that stop you running out, reduce wasted medicine and make every collection quicker.
18 February 2026 / 5 min read
Appointments and prescriptions
Book appointments and order prescriptions from your phone
The Safys Chemist app puts Leicester pharmacy care in your pocket. Book NHS and private appointments, order repeat medication, and get reminders, all without the GP wait.
Order repeat prescriptions
Send your request in a few taps, without a phone call or a trip to the surgery.
Book NHS and private appointments
Choose a time that suits you for pharmacy services in Leicester, with no GP wait.
Collection reminders
Know when your medicine is ready and when it is time to reorder.
Your medicine list in one place
Keep track of what you take and share it with any clinician who asks.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not answered here, call us or ask at the counter.
Repeat prescriptions are ordered through our online service, not by booking an appointment. Use the Prescriptions link in the menu, or speak to us in the pharmacy and we will set you up.
No. Our private vaccination and travel services are open to anyone, wherever you are registered. For NHS funded care we may need to check your eligibility first.
Yes. You can speak to a member of the team at the counter during opening hours, and our pharmacist is available for a private conversation whenever one is needed.
We are at Safys Chemist, 139 Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6QS, on the main Melton Road shopping stretch. There is on street parking close by and frequent buses from the city centre.
We are open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:30 and Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00. We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Ask our team in store or use the NHS App to set Safys Chemist as your nominated pharmacy. Once your nomination is processed, new electronic prescriptions come straight to us and are prepared before you arrive.
Appointments available this week
Get seen this week, without waiting for a GP
Book a pharmacist appointment at Melton Road for treatment, vaccines or travel health. Free where the NHS covers it, clear prices where it does not, and most patients are seen within a few days.
Next available slots
Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon