This was my trusted pharmacy as a student at the university a few years ago, mainly because it's…read moreright in the middle of the university precinct and just a hop, skip and jump (if you're well enough; if not, a stagger) from the student health centre. It's very friendly, the pharmacist is eager to advise and reassure, and it's got a lovely, villagey feel to it that is hugely comforting for students away from home. It's also got useful bits and bobs like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and general first aid stuff. I'm glad small pharmacies like this one still survive in a world full of Superdrug and Boots on every corner. Sometimes a local familiar pharmacist is just what you want.

Although this is a chain store, the place is so intimate and friendly that it feels like any other…read moreindependent pharmacy. The pharmacy stocks more useful things than other pharmacies, which are typically stocked to the ceilings with random and completely useless children's toys. They have racks of leaflets which are good to read while you wait for a new prescription and provide vital information on common diseases, symptoms, viruses etc. The staff were happy to chat and advise you on the latest products of the pharmaceutical world. The Co-operative Pharmacy is down the road from the Student Health Service so is the place to go if you need to get a prescription. The only problem I had was that there was not much privacy because the shop was so small, so everybody knows your problem.

Laura got me on to this little pharmacy type place. It is poifect for stocking up on essentials…read morebefore a festival. If you go to Boot's you often end up paying through the nose (although the advantage points and offers are some consolation) but at Savers you just get what you need, no frills, no tempting offers because everything is already so cheap. It sells hayfever medicine cheaper than anywhere else in town and there are all the main brands of shampoos, hair dyes and moisturisers etc at cut prices. I don't know how they do it but it's worth taking a detour if your toiletry stocks are running low.

Savers! A shop that's got the bare essentials of any big supermarket, at a discounted price. Sounds…read moregood already eh? I come here when I need anything for the home. They stock washing basics, toiletries, make up, baby bits, and now they've started stocking some food too! On top of all the things here that are already cheaper than usual, they always have offers on. The main draw are their prices; I just paid 89p for Vaseline, the new Loreal Perfect Colour 10 hair dye for £3.99, and 20 bin liners for 69p. It isn't as if you're getting lower quality for a lower price, as all their items are of known brands. A really great shop to save some pennies!

A small Boots compared to others in Bristol, but has a basic range of goods, food options and a…read morefull-service pharmacy. Only downside is the pharmacy closing at lunchtime, so time your visit to avoid disappointment. It's a busy location due to being so close to Bristol Uni.

This branch of Superdrug is great for finding discounted products if you're getting low on the…read morepennies. The bargain bin is usually full to the brim with slightly dented bottles of shampoo, hair dye, foundation and the like. And after festivities such as Christmas and Easter, you'll find a range of very cheap festive chocolate on sale - this always gets me very excited. Staff here are friendly, and you'll often find some East Street flavoured communal banter taking place in the store.

Superdrug is basically a nice sized cosmetic store, selling things ranging from shampoo, medicines,…read moremake-up, baby supplies, drinks. Some great offers are usually on on bathroom essentials, awesome stocking fillers galore! Many compare this to boots, or call it a cheapo boots but honestly, I think they stock more products and at way better value. Who am I to moan at that!?

Yet another of East Street's jewels, Pipkin's is a colourful little shop which boasts a variety of…read moregoods, from discounted kitchen roll to quirky key rings, umbrellas, toys and mobile phone cases. Encapsulating the spirit of the area with its random charm, this is the type of shop that kids will want to spend all of their pocket money in. And don't think that because you're not a child, its charm will be lost on you. There has been many a time where I've passed Pipkin's and felt compelled to go in and admire its weird and wonderful stock. And that I have, usually leaving with something cheap, kitsch and delightful which is guaranteed to provide you with a short, sharp burst of entertainment.

Cotham Pharmacy in Clifton village is old fashioned in the best possible sense. Unlike Boots or…read moreSuperdrug, I always find that a word with the pharmacists here is as good as going to see the doctor as their medical knowledge is just as good. Not only are they patient and understanding, but always willing to help. As well as providing cures for your ailments you'll also find shampoos, shower gels, hair brushes, cotton wool and travel sweets. (These are a bit more expensive then you'd find on the high street, and is the only downside to the Pharmacy). It also doubles up as a Post Office - what more could you want!

Tiny inventory, famously locally for rude staff (the place is something of a running joke in the…read moretown - it's the place to go when you want to get yelled at), and startlingly over-priced. With alternative pharmacies a few feet way offering cordial services and product price typically 50% cheaper than this place, best to take yer business elsewhere.

Anything with the prefix 'Clifton Village' is bound to hold a certain air of superiority and high…read moreclass living; the title has big boots to fill. Clifton Village Pharmacy is no exception maintaining this expected air and boot filling capabilities. As a pharmacy it does a wonderful job; providing a wide range of both old and new school remedies for a whole range of ailments. It's the sort of place you go if you want to refill your first aid kit with some plasters but probably end up with twenty quids worth of other stuff. It's a nice honest place with a wealth of information and advice behind the counter.

Considering today's circumstances, this place went further. Not only is it a clean and hygienic…read moreplace where screens and masks are in place, they gave me great advice. As the GP's are overwhelmed and near impossible to get an appointment, I asked for some help with an eye infection, to which I was provided with medication that helped clear my infection within three days! Thank you once again!

A decent sized shop situated at the Mall in Cribbs Causeway. They sell mainly make up, skin care,…read morehair care and other beauty products. The Mall is a good place to visit Superdrug because of the massive car parks there that are all free. The prices vary in comparisson to other chemists, being cheaper on some things but dearer on others.