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The Chemist Online

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about ordering, pharmacy medicines, delivery and returns.

Why do some products ask me health questions at checkout?

Those are pharmacy-only (P) medicines. UK pharmacies must make sure a medicine is safe and suitable before supplying it, so you answer a few quick questions at checkout and our pharmacy team reviews them before your order is dispatched. It usually takes seconds and protects you from interactions and unsuitable products.

Is my order really discreet?

Yes — every order ships in plain packaging with no branding and no product names visible. The outside gives nothing away, whatever you order.

How much is delivery?

Tracked UK delivery is £3.99, and free when your basket is over £40. Full details are on the delivery page.

Can I track my order?

Yes. Once your order leaves the pharmacy you'll get an email with tracking details so you can follow it to your door.

Can I return a medicine?

Not unless it arrives damaged, faulty or incorrect — once a medicine leaves the pharmacy it can never safely re-enter the supply chain, so the law exempts medicines from change-of-mind returns. Non-medicinal items can be returned unopened within 14 days. See the returns policy.

What happens if the pharmacist can't approve my order?

If your questionnaire answers show a medicine isn't suitable, we won't send it — you'll be refunded for that item in full, and where we can we'll suggest speaking to a pharmacist or your GP about alternatives.

How do I pay?

We accept major debit and credit cards through our encrypted checkout (powered by Stripe). Your card details never touch our servers.

Do I need an account to order?

No — guest checkout is fine. An account (passwordless, just a code emailed to you) lets you see your order history and track things more easily.

Are you a real pharmacy?

Yes — we operate from 210 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, and online orders are dispensed by the same team. See about us for our registration details.

Who do I contact about an order?

The quickest route is the contact page — or call 0161 543 6622 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) with your TCO- order number to hand.