Pharmacies Directed To Open Christmas 2025

News - 3 December 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside have sent over the lists of chemists that will be open over the Christmas period. 

Please note that this is a list of the pharmacies Directed to open – there will likely be more service provision (except Christmas day) due to supermarkets and retail parks being open.

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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
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New Years Day 2026
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