Pharmacy First
Get treatment and advice from your local pharmacy
Your local pharmacist can help with common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Many pharmacies can now provide advice, treatment, and some prescription medicines through the NHS Pharmacy First service.
Your local pharmacist can help with common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Many pharmacies can now provide advice, treatment, and some prescription medicines through the NHS Pharmacy First service.
How Pharmacy First Works
Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who can assess symptoms, recommend treatment, and advise when further medical care may be needed.
For certain conditions, pharmacies can now provide NHS treatment directly without you needing to see a GP first.
If needed, the pharmacist may:
- Recommend over-the-counter treatment
- Supply prescription medication
- Refer you to your GP or another healthcare service
Your GP record will also be updated after the consultation.
Conditions Treated Through Pharmacy First
Patients may be able to receive treatment for the following conditions directly from a pharmacy:
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If you are outside these age ranges, pharmacists can still provide advice and may direct you to the most appropriate service.
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If you are outside these age ranges, pharmacists can still provide advice and may direct you to the most appropriate service.
Requesting an additional Sick/Fit Note
If you have already had a Sick Note (Fit Note) for this illness your Doctor may not need to see you to issue an additional Sick Note. please email or contact the surgery with your request. Fit Notes can take 5 working days to process.