Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First Service – NHS England

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that enables community pharmacists to offer advice and treatment for seven common conditions—without the need for an appointment at the GP surgery.

The conditions and eligible age ranges are:

Sore Throat – Ages 5 years and over	Insect Bites & Stings – Ages 1 year and over	Shingles – Ages 18 years and over
Sinusitis – Ages 12 years and over	Impetigo – Ages 1 year and over	Diarrhoea
Earache – Ages 1 to 17 years	Vaginal Thrush	Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) – Women aged 16 to 64 years

Pharmacists can carry out a clinical assessment, provide treatment or medication (including antibiotics) if appropriate, and refer patients if further care is needed.

You can access the service by walking into a participating pharmacy or via referral from your GP, NHS 111, or another healthcare provider.

This service improves access to care, supports GPs, and makes full use of pharmacists’ clinical skills.