Pharmacy First

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