NHS Pharmacy First
Help for common conditions, from our pharmacy team.
NHS Pharmacy First lets eligible patients seek advice for certain common conditions without first seeing a GP. Our pharmacy team assesses your symptoms and advises on the right next step.
How it works
A consultation with clear next steps
- 01
Tell us what's going on
Choose a condition and answer the questions in our secure consultation flow.
- 02
Pharmacist assessment
Our pharmacy team reviews your symptoms and may ask for more information.
- 03
The right next step
You'll receive advice, treatment where clinically suitable, or guidance to another service.
Conditions
Conditions we can assess online
Select a condition to begin. The ages below show the NHS pathway ranges; a pharmacist will confirm whether the service is suitable for you. Treatment is supplied only when clinically appropriate.
Impetigo (1+)
Infected insect bite (1+)
Shingles (18+)
Sinusitis (12+)
Sore Throat (5+)
UTI (women, 16-64)
UTI means urinary tract infection. Earache is another national Pharmacy First pathway, but it is not offered through this online service. You can read more about the national pathways on NHS England's Pharmacy First page.
Trustworthy
GPhC-registered pharmacy team
Professional
Clinical checks on every order
Fast delivery
Dispatched within 48 hours
Accessible
Support seven days a week
Digital-first
Order in under two minutes
Convenient
Automatic repeat reminders