Pharmacy First
It may be quicker to see your pharmacist than waiting for an appointment with your GP.
What can a pharmacist do?
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Help and advice regarding your medications
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Consultations and prescriptions for minor illnesses (in some cases antibiotics)
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Issue medications without needing to see a GP (pharmacy first)
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Vaccinations
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Renew your repeat prescription directly without needing to see the GP (Electronic Repeat Prescribing eRD).
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Prescription collection and delivery services.
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Health Checks such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol and BMI
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Travel advice*
What conditions can a pharmacist see me for?
As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can offer advice on minor illnesses such as:
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Coughs and colds
- Sore throats
- Tummy trouble
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Aches and pains
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Skin rash
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Shingles/ flu vaccinations
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Sinusitis (sinus infection)
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Earache or infection (Acute otitis media)*
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1 to 17 years
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Impetigo (skin rash)
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1 year and over
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Infected insect bites
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1 year and over
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Shingles
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18 years and over
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Sinusitis (sinus infection)
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12 years and over
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Sore throat
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5 years and over
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Uncomplicated urinary tract infections
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Women 16-64 years
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They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.