Rowlands PharmacyReviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 179 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff, describing them as wonderful, amazing, polite, friendly, and helpful, often going above and beyond to provide excellent service. Many appreciate the staff's ability to listen carefully, explain things clearly, and offer advice and guidance, even in challenging situations or when language barriers exist. The service is often described as great, reliable, quick, and efficient, with many customers grateful for the prompt assistance and professional consultations from pharmacists. However, some customers also noted significant issues with inventory, reporting that common medications are frequently out of stock, leading to inconvenience and multiple visits. There are also complaints about long wait times, especially during busy periods, and some reviewers found the customer service to be poor or non-existent, with staff appearing uninterested or unhelpful.

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Service

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Inventory

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wonderful service from Pharmacist and staff on each visit. I was apprehensive starting Mounjaro but pharmacists have made it easy. Explaining how it works and side effects.They have kept me on track a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This pharmacy team is absolutely amazing. They’ve helped me so much, especially during times when I’ve been struggling or having a meltdown — something my doctors haven’t always been able to do. T... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so happy with Rowlands Pharmacy in Stevenston! The staff there are always extremely polite, friendly, and helpful. Even though English is not our first (or even second) language, they always list... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff working tirelessly for the public in less than ideal surroundings. This Pharmacy branch is way too small for the village it serves and staff have to negotiate boxes and crates all over the... See more

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Established in 1810 and with over 300 locations across the UK, Rowlands Pharmacy stands as the longest-established chain of community pharmacies in the UK. For over 200 years, we have remained a hub of healthcare support, continually evolving to become a more dependable and accessible pharmacy. With our experience and knowledge, we proudly work with local GPs to dispense thousands of prescriptions to customers nationwide. You may have noticed that your local Rowlands may look a bit different. As proud members of the Numark family, we’re showcasing the Numark brand to highlight our togetherness and commitment to our communities


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rowlands Pharmacy Hammersmith

If I could give them a minus score, I would. Just rude, inefficient - even the frst impression of the pharmacy is that it is a mess. Shelves littered with odd and dishevelled products and that is before you even get to the rudest staff imaginable. There is a guy on the counter who must hate his job (if he is there because he often goes walkabout and even his colleagues are hunting him down) as he is so blunt and rude when you ask for a prescription. He needs customer service basic training. if you don't like your job, do something else. The staff behind the scenes are constantly laughing and joking, despite the queues and we are all waiting and waiting. If this is not bad enough, they never answer the phone. Never. I have phoned direct and I have phoned through the hospital switchboard. Indeed, I have phoned 17 TIMES in the last four working days and not one time has someone picked up the phone. We even tested it once when we were in the pharmacy, when they were mucking about behind the counter - someone could have stopped messing about and picked up the phone and helped a customer, but no. They have the NHS contract, so what the hell, they just keep getting the money and that's about it. The NHS should seriously review this agreement. Their service is worse than terrible.

July 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are so friendly and welcoming…

The staff are so friendly and welcoming
Always someone there to help with any questions or health issues n general queries
Collecting prescriptions is so easy not a long waiting time either which is always a plus. Great variety of products on the shelves for self care as well
Best Chemist In Kilwinning

June 30, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Natasha,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Kilwinning Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smoking sensations service

This service was great. It is simple and efficient. Pharmacist was always pleasant and very helpful and supportive.

July 1, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Lixxie,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. So, we can ensure the team is recognised, please could you share which Pharmacy you attended?

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff and customer service I can only say praises about the…

I can only say praises about the service and about the staff. For two years I have been getting my medication fortnightly and they are extremely helpful and understanding. Several times I got confused and even desperate as it is quite hard to keep track of my orderds. In any emergency situation they sorted out my order.
One more thing which also shows their excellent customer service skills and the fact that they actually do care is that they already recognise my name on the phone. All in all I can only recommend the pharmacy.

June 25, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Eldene team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful staff

Extremely helpful staff, been using this pharmacy for years and always happy to help the family with anything

June 26, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Erskine Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited today for suspected…

Visited today for suspected tonsillitis. This Pharmacy does Pharmacy first and I was seen quickly. The pharmacist Haroon and other members of staff were brilliant, I was in and out with in minutes with antibiotic's no long waiting to be seen by a doctors and excellent service.

June 20, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Christine,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. So, we can ensure the team is recognised, please could you share which Pharmacy you attended?

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For the fifth time in a row I have…

For the fifth time in a row I have arrived to collect a prescription at the opening time of 8am and for the fifth time in a row they have not opened on time. Always opening at about 8.06am with no apology. I have raised this via email to their head office and received no reply. This time I raised it with the staff who were there and was told by the pharmacist that this was ‘life’ and that if I know they open late I should arrive later! I replied that the simple solution would be to change their opening hours sign to 8.10 so at least it’s honest and I would know to make plans to be delayed arriving at work. The sad thing is if the pharmacist had shown an ounce of decent manners and understanding I would have been less likely to complain.

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good afternoon,

I am sorry to learn of your recent poor service when using Rowlands Pharmacy, in order for me to investigate this matter further please can you advise of further details by contacting our team at patientexperience@rowlandspharmacy.co.uk quoting 'TrustPilot' and including the branch you attended as well as further details of the incident.

Kind regards

Chelsea

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have never come across such a vile…

I have never come across such a vile place, fully lacking in compassion and delivery, making cancer patients or disabled patients wait for hours for vital medicine. You have to be a special kind of heartless to work there. Just when you think things couldn't get any worse.

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

I am sorry to learn of your recent poor service when using Rowlands Pharmacy, in order for me to investigate this matter further please can you advise of further details by contacting our team at patientexperience@rowlandspharmacy.co.uk quoting 'TrustPilot' and including the branch you attended as well as further details of the incident.

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

awful management

If you're ever thinking about working in a pharmacy make sure it isn't this one. They allow and protect staff members who treat their fellow colleagues terribly, even after copious amounts of evidence of this and false accusations. Bearing in mind said "person" is almost 70 and clearly should know better. Treat good hard working staff like rubbish. Management should be ashamed of themselves. Absolutely outrageous behaviour.

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Michele,

I'm sincerely sorry to learn of the concerns raised, in order for me to investigate this matter further please can you advise of further details by contacting our team at patientexperience@rowlandspharmacy.co.uk quoting 'TrustPilot' and including the branch you attended as well as further details of the incident.

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found them helpful and fast

I found them helpful and fast

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Sera,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. So, we can ensure the team is recognised, please could you share which Pharmacy you attended?

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and more importantly…

Very efficient and more importantly exceptionally friendly staff!

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Erskine Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review

It has been a very easy process andi I feel as safe dealing with Kai as I would do with my GP. He is very clear in his explanations and really listens.

June 5, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Kilwinning Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were excellent

June 4, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon James,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. So, we can ensure the team is recognised, please could you share which Pharmacy you attended?

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great staff working tirelessly for the Public.

Great staff working tirelessly for the public in less than ideal surroundings. This Pharmacy branch is way too small for the village it serves and staff have to negotiate boxes and crates all over the floor sorting out the prescriptions- a H&S nightmare.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Roderick,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Bayston Hill Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rowlands in Tayport are superb

Rowlands in Tayport are superb, professional and efficient. We actually live in Newport and because of the terrible experiences we had there we now drive past that Rowlands to go to Tayport….

June 2, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Bev,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Tayport Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kai is very friendly and approachable…

Kai is very friendly and approachable and treats me with respect

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Senga,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. So, we can ensure the team is recognised, please could you share which Pharmacy you attended?

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star Pharmacist, Suzanne.

I was recently in to see the pharmacist (Suzanne) at Numark pharmacy on alberta avenue, east kilbride.
I honestly cannot recommend Suzanne enough. She is the most sincere, friendly and attentive medical professional that I have ever met. She actively listened to my issues and had great patience when I explained what was wrong. She then advocated for me at my GP practice, where I was able to get an appointment and antibiotics as I had a bad lung infection. Without Suzanne's help, I would have not been able to get a GP appointment to be assessed and recieve the help I needed. She then helped me at a later date with something else. I really cant recommend the staff and in particular Suzanne any further. She is absolutely excellent and a credit to the company/pharmacist profession. Thank you again Suzanne.

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Hollie,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Alberta Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visit everyday

Visit everyday! Great staff always made to feel welcome

May 22, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Alex,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Erskine Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kyle and the Team Were Extremely Helpful

I’ve been going to this pharmacy for over a year now, and there has definitely been a huge improvement. The staff are efficient, accommodating, and helpful — especially the manager, Kyle, who really helped me when I was struggling to get medication for my dad

May 6, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Aminah,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Bridgeton Cross Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff were friendly and very…

The staff were friendly and very helpful at the Farnham branch. Especially the lady, sorry, don’t know your name, who went above and beyond to complete my prescription and secure some future supplies. Thank you so much!
Yes they are busy but note the huge amount of prescriptions they fill!
This is now my nominated pharmacy and I live a 40min drive away.
(Pamela Brodie)

May 21, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Ann,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, I will ensure that this is reaches the Farnham Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind regards
Lauren

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