The Pharmacy First scheme is an NHS initiative designed to offer professional healthcare advice and, treatment for 7 common illnesses through your local pharmacy.

NHS Pharmacy First is an England-only service providing professional healthcare advice and, if appropriate, treatment for 7 common illnesses at community pharmacies.

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What is NHS Pharmacy First?

The Pharmacy First scheme is an NHS initiative designed to offer professional healthcare advice and, treatment for 7 common illnesses through your local pharmacy.

NHS Pharmacy First is an England-only service providing professional healthcare advice and, if appropriate, treatment for 7 common illnesses at community pharmacies.

How Pharmacy First can help you
Pharmacy First provides easy access to prompt advice and treatment including prescription medicines, where appropriate, for seven common conditions. Here is the list of common conditions covered alongside the age criteria:
· Sinusitis (12 years and over)

• Sore throat (5 years and over)

• Earache (1–17 years)

• Infected insect bites and stings (1 year and older)

• Impetigo (1 year and older)

• Shingles (18 years and over)

• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) in women (16-64 years)

How to access Pharmacy First
Step 1 - Simply walk into the Pharmacy & ask for help. Or you may have been referred by an NHS provider, like NHS 111, or your GP practice.
Step 2 - Our pharmacist will take a few details & assess your condition
Step 3 - Our pharmacist will talk to you about the most suitable next steps based on your condition & symptoms presented. This may include prescription treatment from our Pharmacist. 
Step 4- Your all set and we hope you get better soon