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 to access pharmacy first
Step 1
Simply walk into a participating MK Pharmacy & ask for help. Or you may have been referred by NHS provider.
Step 2
Our pharmacist will take a few details & access your condtion.
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, informing you about pharmacy medicines (the ones that are kept behind the counter), or an in-store product that could help.
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)
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Please note other eligibility criteria apply. If you are outside of the criteria a pharmacist may still be able to provide advice and care such as suggesting an over-the-counter treatment or if required refer you to another healthcare provider.