NHS Services

Skip the GP queue: 7 conditions we can treat in-store

18 August 2026 · 4 min read

NHS Pharmacy First lets our pharmacists assess and prescribe for seven common conditions. Here is the full list.

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that empowers community pharmacists to treat seven common conditions without you needing to book a GP appointment.

The seven conditions

Sinusitis, sore throat, earache (ages 1 to 17), infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women aged 16 to 64.

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