NHS
Seen today, without a GP appointment.
Under the NHS Pharmacy First service, our pharmacists can assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions, with no GP appointment needed.
NHS Pharmacy First
The right care, straight from your pharmacist.
Conditions we can treat
Seven conditions, one visit.
Age and eligibility criteria apply. Your pharmacist checks these at your consultation.
Sinusitis
Assessment and treatment for sinus infections.
Sore throat
Assessment and, where needed, antibiotics.
Earache (otitis media)
Middle-ear infections in children.
Infected insect bites
Treatment when a bite has become infected.
Impetigo
Assessment and treatment of this common skin infection.
Shingles
Early treatment to shorten and ease an outbreak.
Uncomplicated UTI
Assessment and antibiotics where appropriate.
How it works
Three steps, no GP needed.
Come in or call
Pop in or call us; your GP or NHS 111 may also refer you.
Private consultation
Your pharmacist asks a few questions and checks your symptoms.
Treatment or advice
Where appropriate, treatment is supplied on the NHS there and then.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Do I need a GP appointment?
No. Pharmacy First lets our pharmacists assess and treat these conditions directly on the NHS.
Is it free?
Yes, it's an NHS service. Standard NHS prescription charges apply to any medicine supplied unless you're exempt.
Ready when you are
Feeling unwell? Come and see us.
Book online or call 01256 460390.