NHS Pharmacy First service

The Pharmacy First service covers specific conditions for certain age groups, 

• including acute otitis media (earache) for children 1-17, 
• impetigo and infected insect bites for those 1 and over,
•  shingles for adults 18+, 
• sinusitis for those 12+, 
• sore throat for those 5+, 
• uncomplicated UTIs for women 16-64

What Is The Process For Accessing The Pharmacy First Service?

The Pharmacy First Service is designed to make health advice and treatments more accessible. If you or your child have symptoms suggestive of one of the seven conditions included in the Pharmacy First Service, you can book an appointment online.

You may also be referred by your doctor surgery or another healthcare professional to a participating pharmacy for expert advice and treatment, if clinically appropriate.

If you are issued a prescription medicine, you will pay the standard NHS prescription charge unless you’re eligible for free prescriptions.

Convenient Access To Expert Health Advice & Treatments - Pharmacy First

As experts in medicine, pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals with experience in advising on the treatment of common conditions. Participating pharmacies have completed additional training to offer safe and convenient access to expert advice and treatment for the seven conditions included in the Pharmacy First Service, without the need to see your GP. Think Pharmacy First for the seven common conditions covered in this service. Our pharmacy team is looking forward to supporting the local community of Chigwell and the surrounding areas with the NHS Pharmacy First Service.