Boots Pharmacy, 72 Poole Rd
Community pharmacy · Bournemouth
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Boots Pharmacy, 72 Poole Rd is a community pharmacy in Bournemouth. See its opening times, phone number, NHS services and how to get there.
At a glance
- Type
- Community pharmacy
- Opening times
- Monday to Saturday 9am to 1pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm; Sunday closed (see Opening times for bank holidays)
- NHS Pharmacy First
- Yes (see Pharmacy services)
- Address
- 72 Poole Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9DZ
- Telephone
- 01202 761297
- Provider
- Boots UK Limited
- Information checked
- 16 October 2026
Urgent help
For urgent help when the pharmacy is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 in an emergency.
Opening times
Opening days and times
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| Days | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | 9am to 1pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times may be different on bank holidays. Check with the pharmacy before you travel.
Source: NHS website profile for this pharmacy, opening times last confirmed by the pharmacy on 14 October 2026.
Appointments and access
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Contact
Main telephone
Telephone: 01202 761297
Contact the pharmacy to book or to ask about appointments.
Location and travel
Address and map
Boots Pharmacy, 72 Poole Rd
72 Poole Rd
Westbourne
Bournemouth
BH4 9DZ
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Public transport and parking
Getting here by public transport
There is no station within 1 km. The nearest station is:
- Branksome about 21 minutes' walkNational Rail
Nearest bus stop: Westbourne Arcade, Poole Road, about 2 minutes' walk.
Public transport directions (opens Google Maps)
We do not have details of parking or Blue Badge spaces here. If you need them, contact the pharmacy before you go.
Walking times are estimates from the straight-line distance to the pharmacy. Stations and bus stops are from the National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN), Department for Transport, 26 October 2026. NaPTAN does not list which routes call at each stop: check the operator or a journey planner before you travel, especially if you need step-free access. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Facilities
We do not have details of step-free access, parking or other facilities here yet. If you need them, contact the pharmacy before you go.
About this pharmacy
| Registered name | Boots |
|---|---|
| Provider | Boots UK Limited |
| Type | Community pharmacy |
| NHS or private | Provides NHS services under contract |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| NHS organisation code | FQ519 |
We do not have a website address for this pharmacy yet.
Pharmacy services
NHS Pharmacy First
This pharmacy takes part in NHS Pharmacy First. You can get advice and, if needed, NHS treatment here for these 7 conditions without seeing a GP:
- sinusitis (age 12 and over)
- sore throat (age 5 and over)
- earache (age 1 to 17)
- infected insect bites (age 1 and over)
- impetigo (age 1 and over)
- shingles (age 18 and over)
- urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)
Other NHS services
- NHS blood pressure checks
- NHS contraception service (the pill)
- Free emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- New Medicine Service (help when you start a new medicine)
Based on the NHS services this pharmacy claimed for between April 2026 and June 2026. Services can change, so check with the pharmacy before you go.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority, pharmacy dispensing data (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Regulation and quality
Pharmacies in Great Britain must register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), which inspects them.
| Registration number | 1030508 |
|---|---|
| Status | Registered |
| Registered owner | Boots UK Limited |
You can check the registration and read any inspection report on the GPhC register.
Source: GPhC list of registered pharmacies, as at 30 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When is Boots Pharmacy, 72 Poole Rd open?
See the opening times table on this page. The hours do not include bank holidays.
What is the telephone number for Boots Pharmacy, 72 Poole Rd?
Telephone: 01202 761297.
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