NHS Pharmacy First

Access expert NHS care without the need to see your GP. Our NHS Pharmacy First service allows eligible patients to receive assessment, advice and treatment for a range of common conditions from one of our qualified prescribing pharmacists. During your private consultation, we'll assess your symptoms, discuss your medical history and provide treatment where appropriate under the NHS Pharmacy First service. If your condition requires further investigation or specialist care, we'll ensure you're referred to the right healthcare professional. Our aim is to provide fast, convenient access to high-quality NHS care, helping you receive the treatment you need without unnecessary delays.

Free on the NHS

NHS Pharmacy First

At our pharmacy, we offer the NHS Pharmacy First service, giving you quick and convenient access to advice and treatment for common health conditions without needing a GP appointment. Our trained pharmacists can assess your symptoms, provide expert advice, and supply treatment where appropriate.

We can help with sore throat, sinusitis, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and urinary tract infections.

How it works

Three steps from booking to treatment

1

Book your consultation

Choose your pharmacy service and arrange an appointment online.

2

Clinical consultation

Attend a private face-to-face consultation with a qualified pharmacist.

3

Treatment & prescriptions

Receive expert treatment recommendations and prescriptions where clinically appropriate.

Prices

Sore throatAges 5 and over
SinusitisAges 12 and over
EaracheAges 1 to 17
ShinglesAdults aged 18 and over
Uncomplicated UTIWomen aged 16 to 64

Free on the NHS for eligible patients. NHS prescription charges apply as usual.

GPhC registered pharmacy Registration 1119588. Check the register
Independent Prescribers Assessed, diagnosed and treated by a prescribing pharmacist
Private consultation room Nothing discussed at the counter

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Walk in and ask at the counter. Pharmacy First consultations do not need booking.
Yes, for eligible patients. NHS prescription charges apply to any medicine supplied in the usual way.
Sore throat, sinusitis, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, each with its own age criteria.
We can still see you privately for a consultation, and our pharmacist will tell you the cost before anything goes ahead.

Ready when you are