Borough Underground sits on the Northern line in the heart of SE1, a stop that serves residents, office workers, and a steady stream of visitors heading for Borough Market, the South Bank, and beyond. If you're coming up the steps at Borough, quick, walk-in healthcare is barely two minutes away.
Qrystal Pharmacy is just along Borough High Street from the station — close enough that sorting a health need needn't interrupt your plans. Here's what we can do for you.
Two minutes from the station
We're at 301 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH, roughly a 2-minute walk from the Borough Underground exit, on the main road.
- Borough Underground (Northern line): about 2 minutes' walk — turn onto Borough High Street and we're a short way along.
- London Bridge (Northern & Jubilee lines, National Rail): about 8 minutes north if you've arrived from there.
- Buses: frequent routes stop on Borough High Street within seconds of our door.
Quick consultations, no appointment
The most useful service for anyone passing through is Pharmacy First — an NHS scheme letting our pharmacists assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions on the spot, with no GP appointment:
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Earache (in children)
- Infected insect bites
- Impetigo
- Shingles
- Uncomplicated UTIs (women aged 16–64)
Consultations happen privately and take around 10–15 minutes — short enough to do between trains, and free on the NHS. Where treatment is needed, including antibiotics where genuinely indicated, we supply it there and then.
Everyday remedies and advice
Not every health need is a consultation. We're also here for the small, immediate things that crop up on a day out or a commute:
- Pain relief, hay fever remedies, indigestion treatments, and first aid
- Blister plasters and foot care for a long day of walking SE1
- A quick, free word with a pharmacist about a symptom, a medicine, or what to do next
Healthcare for visitors and tourists
Borough is a gateway to some of London's best-known destinations — Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, the South Bank, the Tate Modern walk — which means a lot of people pass through who aren't local. If you're visiting and something comes up, we can help:
- Run out of a regular medicine while away? In some situations a pharmacist can arrange an emergency supply of a medicine you're already prescribed — bring the details and ask us.
- Minor illness on your trip? Pharmacy First and our advice are open to you whether or not you're registered locally.
- Travel health questions? Our travel clinic can help if your visit is part of longer travels.
You don't need to be a resident to use us — visitors are just as welcome.
When it's an emergency
A pharmacy handles everyday health, not emergencies. If you or someone near the station is seriously unwell — chest pain, breathing difficulty, a serious injury, or rapidly worsening symptoms — call 999 or seek emergency care immediately. For urgent advice when we're closed, NHS 111 is available 24/7. For everything routine, we're two minutes from the platform.
Find us
- Call: 020 7403 2237
- Visit: 301 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:30, Sat 9:00–14:00)
- Book a consultation online if you'd rather plan ahead.
Whether you live in Borough, work nearby, or you're just up the steps from the Northern line for the day, quick and friendly healthcare is only a couple of minutes away.
