The Didcot in the Orchard Shopping centre in Didcot is a really good one. It's a nice size and…read moresells a good range of toiletries, perfume, medicines and gifts. They also have some snacks and chilled drinks. The store is nicely laid out and easy to negotiate even with a buggy (or travel system as they are called now!) or wheelchair. There never seem to be big queues and the staff are efficient and helpful.

The store has all the normal bargain you can expect at Superdrug. It is a fairly big store and…read morestock most things that other Superdrug stores in bigger towns do. It does have a perfume and aftershave section but not a pharmacy although of course it does sell over the counter medicines

Small but perfectly formed, this Boots has a great selection of everything you need…read more I feel it is a bit deceptively small looking as it does have a huge range of stuff inside and goes way back.

Not a huge store but it does hold quite a bit of stock. Good range of make-up and toiletries…read more Unfortunately since the orchard centre opened not so may people use the Broadway.

Boots is the pharmacy/health and beauty equivalent of a supermarket. It's got a pharmacy section on…read morethe top floor, with pretty much every medicine you could think of and well-trained staff. The ground floor has health and beauty products ranging from sanitary products to bubble bath to make-up. Pretty much all mainstream brands are in here and Boots own-brand products are often exactly the same as more expensive equivalent brands, but half the price. They do a small range of food and drink for snacks and lunchtime, which tries to be healthy, but is just the same as you can get in most high street shops that are trying to diversify into lunches. Keep an eye out for lunch deals where you can get a sandwich, snack and drink combo deal for a good price.

No trip to England would be complete without a stop at a Boots…read more When have you ever rememebred to pack *everything*? For me, that answer is never! So off to Boots for some great smelly soap & shampoo - I like their Boots Brand Lilac fragrance the best And while you're there, pick up some water or some fun nail polish, or a 220v hairdryer.... or whatever Boots has it all!

One of the best open all hours Chemists for an emergency. Best not to buy condoms and Vaseline for…read moremy skin condition at the same time dressed in bike leathers, but they don't laugh though. Shame there not open to 10pm. It used to be handy if my kids needed anything urgent. Very competent staff indeed, but as commented above they do watch you like a hawk. Probably due to thefts and just trying to guide you.

This is a good enough local pharmacy - nothing out of the ordinary, but you can get most things you…read moreneed in here. The only downside is that you're likely to pop into someone you know, so maybe not the greatest place for STD creams or nit treatment! The staff are helpful, if a little nosy. Sometimes there are 2 or 3 of them watching me while I'm trying to find plasters or cotton buds. I expect they're just bored, but it's still pretty offputting. They're always keen to help with medicine though, and they're used to every sort of ailment. If you're a regular sufferer of manflu, they'll provide much sought after sympathy and dose you up with Lemsip and Soothers. Prices are reasonable and although some things are a bit more than in Boots or Superdrug, the difference is only a matter of pence, and if you live near here, it's completely worth avoiding the battle through tourists in town and the neon business of chain pharmacy superstores.

Lloyds Pharmacy is one of those generic pharmacies that does just what you need it to. It's never…read morereally a fun experience, but that's hardly the fault of the shop - buying medicine isn't the best thing in the world. This branch is very small and feels crowded, but it's well laid out and it has everything you might need. The staff when I last went in were very helpful - I was looking for cold medication without caffeine and they knew exactly what I was talking about and helped me check that I'd selected the right thing. The prices are reasonable but the same products are often a few pence cheaper in supermarkets and Boots. This branch suffers from having a post office in the back corner. It makes it busy, difficult to navigate around, and messy in the area where people have been queuing.

A tiny branch, this has limited stock, though the staff are helpful. As there is a health centre…read morevery close by, they are always busy. Due to the somewhat limited range, it isn't really worth making a special trip here, the pharmacies in the city centre should suffice

Located in the recently opened East Oxford Health Centre, Jenners Pharmacy is adjacent to two…read moredoctors surgeries, with another close by, hence they are always reasonably busy, though you shouldn't have to wait long. Staff are friendly and service is reasonably quick. They also have an automated system which retrieves you prescription medicines using a robot arm and a track, which will keep you entertained while you wait!

Small chemist with friendly staff and pharmacist. Only…read moredrawback is that sometimes you have to wait quite a long time for your prescription if they are busy.

Super helpful Pharmacist who will tell you what you need and not mess about trying to sell you…read moreextra! Lots of bargains to be had in this store, they sell big named brands but are less expensive than other retailers. Particularly good on the run up to Christmas as they do gift sets which are often sold out else where. Oh, and they do great presents for your Gran as they do oldie worldy smellies!

This little Pharmacy is super! The staff are all really helpful and fast to serve and produce your…read moreprescription. There is a small perfume counter in here and a selection of gift ideas and toiletries. The Pharmacy offer a collection service from your GP for regular repeat prescriptions too. One of the best Pharmacy's in the City and conveniently located.

Superdrug is a great little shop, it doesn't have as big a range as Boots but has lots of bargains…read more I love the gift range, they have a good selection of sets and at very good prices. They have a good range of magazines, confectionery, and food and drink. It doesn't really get too busy in here, so service is usually pretty good. The range of make-up and perfume is quite good, and they have a lot of essential toiletries too. They do have good multi-buy offers on brand products sometimes, which is great. It's worth trying some of the Superdrug own ranges too, because they are pretty good and very good value for money! Sometimes they have 5% off stamps, which is great to get while you are picking up some essentials. Staff are friendly and helpful, ask if you need anything.

A quiet - even at lunch times - store just out of the way in the centre of Oxford, this is a good…read moreplace to go for toiletries at good prices. It's well-stocked, convenient, and staff are friendly. It benefits from not being as busy as other stores in the vicinity.

Only slightly set back from the main row of shops but for some reason blink and you might miss it…read more Very helpful staff and a great little range of stock ..... some very suprising and well priced. Feeling unwell, then it's the place to go (don't waste the Docs time if it's only a sniffle). The staff are more than willing to help you out and will advice you what to do if they can't.

I usually visit Lloyds in Abingdon town centre if I have been to the doctors and have a…read moreprescription to collect. They are usually fast, efficient and helpful. They also collect repeat prescriptions from the doctors surgery for you, and will deliver the prescription to you too if you are unable to get out. They sell all the things you would normally expect to find in a chemists, and are always willing to help you find what you are looking for.