Our pharmacist can assess your symptoms, offer advice, and provide treatment where suitable without needing a GP appointment.
The consultation is free on the NHS. If you are given a prescription medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.
No appointment is needed, so you can simply walk in and ask to speak to our pharmacist.
Sinusitis can cause facial pain, blocked nose, pressure around the eyes, and thick nasal discharge. Through Pharmacy First, our pharmacist can assess your symptoms and recommend suitable treatment or advice where appropriate.
This service may be suitable for patients aged 12 and over with symptoms of sinusitis, such as facial pain or pressure, nasal congestion, thick nasal discharge, or symptoms that have not improved after several days. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
If treatment is supplied, the pharmacist will explain how to use it, possible side effects, and what to do if your symptoms do not improve. You’ll also receive clear advice on self-care, symptom relief, and when to seek further medical help.
If treatment is supplied, the pharmacist will explain how to use it, possible side effects, and what to do if your symptoms do not improve. You’ll also receive clear advice on self-care, symptom relief, and when to seek further medical help.
A sore throat can be uncomfortable and may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Our pharmacist can assess your symptoms and advise whether treatment or self-care is most suitable.
This service may be suitable for patients aged 5 and over with a sore throat, pain when swallowing, swollen glands, fever, or symptoms that may suggest a throat infection. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about your symptoms, and may check signs that help determine whether treatment is needed. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service.
Possible side effects from treatment may include stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, or a mild rash if medication is supplied. Our pharmacy team will explain how to take any treatment correctly and advise you if symptoms suggest further medical support is needed.
Earache can cause pain, pressure, reduced hearing, or discomfort in one or both ears. Pharmacy First allows our pharmacist to assess common ear symptoms and recommend the right next step.
This service may be suitable for children and young people aged 1 to 17 with symptoms of an ear infection, such as ear pain, pressure, reduced hearing, or a high temperature. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about the symptoms, and check whether Pharmacy First is suitable. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service if further support is needed.
Possible side effects from treatment may include mild irritation, discomfort, dizziness, or temporary changes in hearing, depending on the treatment provided. Our pharmacy team will explain how to use any ear treatment safely and advise when further care may be needed.
Insect bites can sometimes become infected, causing redness, swelling, warmth, pain, or spreading irritation. Our pharmacist can assess the bite and advise on suitable treatment where appropriate.
This service may be suitable for patients aged 1 and over with an insect bite that appears infected, including redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth, or worsening symptoms around the bite area. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about the bite, and assess whether Pharmacy First is suitable. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service if needed.
Possible side effects from treatment may include stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, or skin irritation, depending on the medicine supplied. Our pharmacy team will explain how to use the treatment safely and advise when to seek further medical support.
Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that often causes red sores, blisters, or golden crusted patches. Our pharmacist can assess symptoms and advise on treatment to help manage the infection and reduce spread.
This service may be suitable for patients aged 1 and over with symptoms of impetigo, such as red sores, blisters, crusting, or patches of irritated skin. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about your symptoms, and check whether Pharmacy First is suitable. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service if further support is needed.
Possible side effects from treatment may include skin irritation, redness, itching, dryness, or stomach upset if oral medication is supplied. Our pharmacy team will explain how to apply or take the treatment safely and advise how to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Shingles can cause a painful rash, tingling, burning, or blistering on one side of the body. Pharmacy First can help eligible patients access advice and treatment quickly.
This service may be suitable for patients aged 18 and over with symptoms of shingles, such as a painful rash, tingling, burning, or fluid-filled blisters. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, how long the rash has been present, medical history, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about your symptoms, and check whether Pharmacy First is suitable. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service if further support is needed.
Possible side effects from treatment may include nausea, headache, dizziness, tiredness, stomach discomfort, or diarrhoea. Our pharmacy team will explain how to take any antiviral medication safely and advise when symptoms may need further medical support.
A urinary tract infection can cause pain or burning when passing urine, needing to urinate more often, or lower abdominal discomfort. Our pharmacist can assess symptoms and provide NHS treatment where appropriate.
This service may be suitable for women aged 16 to 64 with symptoms of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection, such as burning when passing urine, needing to urinate more often, urgency, or lower abdominal discomfort. Eligibility also depends on your symptoms, medical history, pregnancy status, and NHS service criteria.
A pharmacist will speak with you privately, ask questions about your symptoms, and check whether Pharmacy First is suitable. If appropriate, they may recommend self-care, provide treatment, or refer you to another healthcare service if further support is needed.
Possible side effects from treatment may include nausea, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort, headache, dizziness, or mild skin rash. Our pharmacy team will explain how to take any medication safely and advise when symptoms may need further medical support.