Charles Michie's Pharmacy

Charles Michie's Pharmacy, independent pharmacies in the North East of Scotland

Charles Michie's Pharmacy is an independent, family-owned group of seven pharmacies located in the North East of Scotland. The company states it was founded in 1921 and its branches are spread across Aberdeen city centre, south of the city in the Mearns area, and to the west in Deeside. The main branch and head office occupies a building on Union Street in Aberdeen city centre, with retail space spread over three floors.

Pharmaceutical services and public health programmes

The pharmacies provide dispensing and services linked to the Scottish healthcare system. These include the Pharmacy First programme for minor ailments, prescription collection and delivery, treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections, emergency hormonal contraception, stop smoking medicines, Medicines Care & Review (MCR), and needle exchange and supervised consumption of medicines programmes.

Vaccination and travel health

The group runs travel health and vaccination clinics. The offer includes flu and Covid-19 vaccinations, travel vaccinations and others such as chickenpox, HPV and meningitis. The pharmacies also provide passport photos and sell travel accessories.

Other clinical services

In addition to pharmaceutical services, the branches offer podiatry and foot health, blood tests, weight loss programmes, blood pressure, heart rate and body mass index measurement, ear wax removal, mole and skin cancer screening, skin tag, wart and verruca removal, and treatment for male pattern baldness. The weight loss service is highlighted as new on the website.

Shop, brands and beauty space

The Union Street branch includes a beauty room, a café and an events space, as well as a gift shop. The online catalogue is organised into categories for healthcare, face care, body care, hands and nails, feet, hair, fragrances, electricals, medical supports, gifts and seasonal products. Brands stocked include CeraVe, MooGoo, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, AVEENO, Dr Hauschka, Scottish Fine Soaps, Arran Aromatics, Bronnley, Highland Soap Company, Kent Brushes, Mason & Pearson, Roger & Gallet, Tisserand, Ulster Weavers, Yardley, Steiff, Classic Canes, Harley Scotland, Oppo Medical Supports and 4711. The website highlights Scottish Fine Soaps and CeraVe products as new arrivals and announces a mole screening service.

Seven branches in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

The network consists of seven pharmacies: two in Aberdeen (Union Street and Rosemount Place), one in Portlethen, one in Stonehaven, one in Laurencekirk, one in Inverbervie and one in Banchory. The company allows booking appointments for health clinics at any of its branches and also operates an online shop.

Location and contact

391 Union Street, Aberdeen