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Pharmacy First Service

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Pharmacy First Service

NHS Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First is an NHS service providing fast, professional healthcare advice and treatment for common conditions without needing to see a GP. Our pharmacists can offer consultations and, if suitable, prescribe medication.

❗ When to Seek Urgent Medical Attention

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call 111 or 999 immediately:

  • You are feeling extremely unwell or worsening rapidly.
  • You have difficulty breathing or unexplained shortness of breath.
  • You have chest pain or tightness that does not go away.
  • You feel dizzy, confused, or extremely drowsy.
  • You have a high fever that does not respond to treatment or are shivering uncontrollably.
  • You have severe pain or swelling that is spreading.
  • You have had treatment already but are not improving.

💊 Conditions We Treat

Please see below a list of conditions we treat. Click on each condition for more information:


▾ Sinusitis

Symptoms: Blocked nose, yellow/green mucus, facial pain, headache, fever.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Rest, stay hydrated, use saline sprays.

More info on Sinusitis →


▾ Sore Throat

Symptoms: Painful swallowing, swollen tonsils, fever, cough.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Drink warm fluids, gargle salt water.

More info on Sore Throat →


▾ Infected Insect Bites & Stings

Symptoms: Swelling, redness, pain, pus at the site.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Apply ice, take antihistamines.

More info on Bites & Stings →


▾ Impetigo

Symptoms: Red sores, blisters, yellow crusting, itching.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Wash affected areas, avoid touching sores.

More info on Impetigo →


▾ Shingles

Symptoms: Painful rash, tingling, burning, blisters, fever.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Take paracetamol, keep rash dry.

More info on Shingles →


▾ Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Symptoms: Burning when urinating, frequent urge to pee, cloudy urine.

What You Can Do to Help Your Symptoms: Drink water, avoid caffeine & alcohol.

More info on UTIs →

📍 Book Your Virtual Consultation

Most patients can book a virtual consultation and be seen within 2 hours during our normal opening hours.

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