NHS Pharmacy First
There are 7 common conditions that community pharmacists can now offer advice and treatment for:
- Earache – 1 to 17 years.
- Impetigo – 1 year and over.
- infected insect bites – 1 year and over.
- Shingles – 18 years and over.
- Sinusitis – 12 years and over.
- Sore throat – 5 years and over.
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections – women 16-64 years.
Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals and can offer clinical advice and medicines for all sorts of minor ailments, with a same day consultation at a time that suits you.
How do I get access to this service?
The easiest way to access Pharmacy First is simply to walk in to any local pharmacy offering the service. You can also be referred by the following services where appropriate:
- NHS 111 (online, telephone and NHS App)
- Urgent care clinical assessment services
- Urgent treatment centres
- Emergency departments
- 999
- GP Practice (GPs cannot make a referral for urgent repeat medicine supply)
Your records will be updated following your visit and the pharmacists will be able to treat you without an appointment.
Below is a useful visual aid to help you figure out if Pharmacy First is right for you:
