Did you know you can now get faster help for common illnesses at your local pharmacy through the NHS Pharmacy First service? Pharmacists can assess you and provide prescription medicines where needed — no GP appointment required.
Pharmacists can now treat and prescribe for these seven conditions:
1⃣ Earache (children 1–7) 👂
2⃣ Impetigo (adults & children 1+) 🩹
3⃣ Infected insect bites (adults & children 1+) 🦟
4⃣ Shingles (adults 18+) 🔥
5⃣ Sinusitis (adults & children 12+) 🤧
6⃣ Sore throat (adults & children 5+) 🗣️
7⃣ Urinary tract infection (women 16–64) 🚺
Your pharmacy team can also give advice and over-the-counter treatment for coughs, colds, flu-like symptoms, sore throats, chesty coughs, and other common winter illnesses.
Using your pharmacy for these conditions helps you get care more quickly.
If you’re unsure where to go, our reception team is always happy to advise. Stay well this winter.