Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First - Visit your pharmacy first

Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without need a GP appointment.

  • Sinusitis (adults and children aged 12 years and over)
  • Sore throat (adults and children aged 5 years and over)
  • Earache (children and young adults aged 1 year to 17 years)
  • Infected insect bite (adults and children aged 1 year and over)
  • Impetigo (adults and children aged 1 year and over)
  • Shingles (adults aged 18 years and over)
  • Urinary tract infection (women, aged 16 to 64 years)

Ask your pharmacy for more information about this free* NHS service.

*NHS prescription charge rules apply where a medicine is required.