Pharmacy First

Did you know? 

Pharmacy First is a national NHS service in England.

This scheme means that patients across England can now get prescription-only treatment for seven common conditions at their local high street pharmacy, without needing to see a GP.

This can include prescribing and supplying antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate.

Your local pharmacy can now supply prescription-only treatment, if they believe you need it, for the following conditions:

• Earache (acute otitis media) — ages 1 to 17

• Sore throat — ages 5+

• Sinusitis — ages 12+

• Infected insect bite — ages 1+

• Impetigo (skin infection) — ages 1+

• Shingles — ages 18+

• Uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) — women aged 16–64

If your symptoms don’t fit these pathways, pharmacists can still advise, recommend over-the-counter options, or signpost you elsewhere.

You can find more information, including where to find your nearest pharmacy here