Discover how your local pharmacy can provide expert advice and treatment for minor ailments through the NHS Pharmacy First service.
Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines that can help.
They may also be able to offer treatment and some prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP (this is called Pharmacy First).
Conditions they can treat as part of Pharmacy First are:
If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will offer you advice, treatment or refer you to a GP or other healthcare professional if needed.
They will then update your GP health record.
If you are not within these age ranges, a pharmacist can still offer advice, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.
Pharmacists can give advice on your medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.
If your medicine is out of date or unwanted, do not put it in the bin or flush it down the toilet. Take it to your pharmacy to be disposed of safely.
You can have 3 appointments with a pharmacist when you start a new medicine for a long-term condition, to help with any questions.
Some pharmacies offer the emergency contraceptive pill for free. If you’re aged 16 or over, you can also buy it from most pharmacies.
Some pharmacies offer a free blood pressure check.
Other services that may be available at a local pharmacy include:
Ask a local pharmacist to find out what services they offer.
How pharmacies can help...
