Rowlands Pharmacy Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 179 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers consistently praise the staff for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professional approach, often noting their willingness to go above and beyond. People frequently appreciate the clear explanations and valuable advice from pharmacists, highlighting quick and efficient service for consultations and reliable prescription readiness. However, some customers also noted significant issues with inventory, frequently reporting prescribed items were out of stock or missing. Many people experienced frustratingly long wait times and queues, often citing unhelpful staff, poor communication, and difficulties reaching the pharmacy by phone.

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Service

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Customer service

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Product

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Inventory

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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

Was seen by first response pharmacist. OBS done and ear and throat infection diagnosed. Given prescription for 10 day antibiotics. Professional, friendly and I am so happy, in pain for 2 days so was d... 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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There has been a staffing change and…

There has been a staffing change and the atmosphere of the pharmacy is now lovely. I really feel like the staff care in Cupar store now

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All staff are fantastic

All staff are fantastic, they care about people always asking how your felling.
I would 100% recommend this chemist if not for all the services they provide even just for the friendly welcome

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Tracy,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The New Brighton branch of Rowlands has…

The New Brighton branch of Rowlands has to be the worst pharmacy in the country. Waits of an hour or more must be commonplace because its happened to me on more than one occasion. They don’t appear to have sufficient staff to meet demand, and sometimes they put a notice on their door to say that no pharmacist is present. If they send a message to say a prescription is ready to collect, it rarely is when you arrive the pharmacy. Apologies for wait time are rare, and overall customer service is poor and staff appear aloof and haughty.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

I am sorry to learn of your concerns surrounding our delivery service, 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 use as well as further details of the incident.

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The text notification system doesn’t…

The text notification system doesn’t appear to be used consistently, only received 1 text in last 5 prescriptions

March 19, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Colin,

I am sorry to learn of your concerns surrounding our delivery service, 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 use as well as further details of the incident.

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

i As house bound

i As house bound. they offers delivery my prescription
the carer returned which i trailed did not get on category told me i. have enough i chased about now 3
the gentleman off sick they tell ringing daily’s r
rather frustrating

hello
i thought it went to the website
it waterfront

March 17, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon,

I am sorry to learn of your concerns surrounding our delivery service, 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 use as well as further details of the incident.

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prescription collection

Staff were attentive, and worked hard to collect my prescription.

Michael

March 17, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon,

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

Kind Regards

Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lesley is a superb consultant and never…

Lesley is a superb consultant and never rushes you, always answers any questions I may have and gives grest encouragement.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Alec,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Staff-Great Pharmacy

Cant say enough good things about this pharmacy and their staff. The people who work there have been trained right-they take their time, always patient, friendly and they always get prescriptions etc right 1st time❤ Id like to thank the 2 pharmicists (C+L) personally as they went above and beyond to help me and couldnt be more grateful.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Clair,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Anne at the crossgate pharmacy has been…

Anne at the crossgate pharmacy has been an angel trying to help with a chest infection giving us all the advice we need

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Keiran,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was dubious before as I had failed…

I was dubious before as I had failed with the equivalent to champix quit smoking medication, but stuck with it, doing as advised.
On occasions it was testing, especially when I had no will power in general over the addiction of being a smoker of 44 years.
But I battled on and completed the course. On occasion I would get thoughts in my head but needed to shift my thiught to something g else until the slight thought passed.
I honwstly cant stand the smell of it now, knowing and thinking of how I must have smelt, my clothes, my breath and how my health had suffered. I am 7 months smokeless now and feeling amazing with every breath I take and with so much more energy and confidence.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competent and helpful

Competent, helpful staff, clean store with plenty of items in stock. A really great public service, thank you.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

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

Kind Regards
Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and always cheerful.

I find that service is always excellent. I receive a text when my prescription is ready and service is always with a smile.
This morning I emailed regarding a pending prescription, and received a reply within an hour! Brilliant.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ellon Rowlands a great team.

Staff are helpful friendly and very kind. Whilst I was waiting they were able to help so many people. Great to have such support in our community.

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Anne,

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

pharmacy used to be amazing

This pharmacy used to be amazing as of the last month with the complete change of staff it’s gone down hill severely scrips never ready weekly scrips take two weeks to get and then no one can help highly recommend using another pharmacy

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Davi,

I am sorry to learn of your recent poor service when using our 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 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly this pharmacist is the best…

Honestly this pharmacist is the best I’ve ever come across. The staff and pharmacists are really very helpful. Especially when my surgery is not. They are really calm, helpful and professional. Shout out to Tony and Lucy. Always very lovely people. Thank you.

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Nicola,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother buying any products here

Don’t bother buying any products here , they will deny you for it every time , even though other pharmacies in the uk will give you the exact same product with less hassle. Seems like they don’t like serving custom, so disappointed. Don’t waste your time or money.

March 5, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning,

I am sorry to learn of your recent poor service when using our 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 5 out of 5 stars

Crossgate was amazing

Crossgate was amazing. Visitor to Cupar and needed a prescription. I’m from England. They sorted a guest surgery appointment and I got a prescription which they issued in minutes. Staff were outstanding. So grateful. Kat

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Morning Kat,

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

Kind Regards
Chelsea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visit for appointment with Pharmacist…

Visit for appointment with Pharmacist for consultation regarding cold/flu condition that may of been chest infection.
Pharmacist was very good and went through everything making sure I understood.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Paul,

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

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Again having to talk to pharmacist…

Again having to talk to pharmacist about issues woth meds which had nothing to do with them.
Again..they sorted my prescription in super quick time and after two days without meds, thankfully feeling better now.
Thank you team for always.answering the phone helpfully and thank you for your willingness to sort out issues not caused by you. You are wonderful ❤️

Couldn't find on the list of locations. So a shout out to the team at Main street. Barrhead Glasgow

March 2, 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 Barrhead Team and that they are recognised for all of their hard work.

Kind Regards
Lauren

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ive now given a review on the n h s…

Ive now given a review on the n h s review website about this discusting place and the pharmacist who likes to see people suffer. .....this pharmacy is in Chadwick street Morton wirrell

February 27, 2026
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Reply from Rowlands Pharmacy

Good Afternoon Gary,

I am sorry to learn of your recent poor service when using our 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

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