What is Pharmacy First?
If you are experiencing any of the below symptoms you can self present to any participating pharmacy without needing to see a GP. Pharmacists can prescribe antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate.
What conditions can be treated at my pharmacy?
Your local pharmacy can now supply prescription-only treatment, if they believe you need it, for the following conditions:
- Sinusitis (aged 12 years+)
- Sore throat (aged 5 years+)
- Earache (aged 1 - 17 years)
- Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)
- Impetigo (aged 18 years+)
- Shingles (aged 18 years+)
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 - 64 years)
Other conditions and medication pharmacies can help you with:
- Acne
- Cold sores
- Contraception Pill
- Conjunctivitis
- Diarrhoea (new)
- Dry Eyes
- Emergency contraception
- Haemorrhoids
- Headlice
- Indigestion and heart burn
- Nappy / Heat rash
- Oral Thrush
- Period pain
- Ringworm / Athletes foot
- Sunburn
- Thread worms
- Thrush in non-pregnant women women under 50 years old
- Travel sickness
- Warts and verrucae
Contact your local pharmacy to find out which services they offer
