Self refer to a pharmacy to get treatment for seven common conditions without the need for a GP appointment.
What is Pharmacy First…
The NHS now makes it easier to get help for common medical conditions through Pharmacy First. Community pharmacists can treat patients without needing a visit to the doctor, allowing for quicker access to care and appropriate medicines (such as antibiotics) for minor illnesses. It is a free service.
You don’t need to wait to see your doctor and you don’t need an appointment.
The service can be used to treat the following conditions:

Your Options…
Video Consultation
- ‘My Local Surgery’ is a company who offer video consultations with a pharmacist for the above conditions
- click here to book a video consultation on their platform
Face to Face Consultation
- Your local community pharmacist is able to treat the above conditions
- You can simply walk in and request a face to face consultation – click here to find you nearest pharmacy