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Pharmacy First 15 April 2026 3 min read
Pharmacy First: skip the GP queue
Seven common conditions our pharmacists can treat the same day — no appointment, no prescription needed.
Pharmacy First lets our team treat seven common conditions on the spot — including supplying prescription-only medicines where clinically appropriate. No GP referral needed.
Conditions we treat
- Sinusitis (12+)
- Sore throat (5+)
- Earache (1–17)
- Infected insect bites (1+)
- Impetigo (1+)
- Shingles (18+)
- Uncomplicated UTIs in women (16–64)
What it costs
Free on the NHS for everyone registered with an English GP. Just walk in or book a consultation slot online.