Welcome to Our Pharmacy First Service, Expert NHS Care Without the Wait
At our pharmacy, we’re proud to offer the NHS Pharmacy First Service – your fast and convenient way to access expert healthcare advice and treatment for common conditions, without needing to see a GP.
Whether you walk in or are referred by NHS 111 or your GP surgery, our highly trained pharmacists are here to help. We can offer clinical advice, recommend over-the-counter medicines, and even prescribe treatments for certain conditions under NHS guidelines – all free of charge for eligible patients.
We can help with common conditions treated under Pharmacy First
- Sinusitis (age 12+)
- Sore throat (age 5+)
- Earache (age 1–17)
- Infected insect bites (age 1+)
- Impetigo (age 1+)
- Shingles (age 18+, within 72 hours of rash)
- Uncomplicated UTIs in women (ages 16–64, non-pregnant)
Why Choose Pharmacy First?
- No appointment needed
- Quick, convenient NHS service
- Local expert care
- Free treatment for eligible patients
- We share your consultation notes with your GP for continuity of care
NHS Services (Free of Charge)
We proudly support the Pharmacy First initiative and provide the following services free of cost through the NHS:
- NHS Health Check
- Emergency Contraception
- NHS Contraception Services
- Blood Pressure Checks (NHS BP Monitoring)
Minor Ailments
For minor ailments GP referrals, please select the pharmacist consultation appointment