NHS · 2 September 2026 · 3 min read
Pharmacy First: what it means for you
A free NHS service that lets our pharmacists assess and treat common conditions, without needing to see your GP.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that lets community pharmacists assess and treat seven common conditions.
The seven conditions
- Sinusitis (adults 12+)
- Sore throat (adults 5+)
- Earache (children 1-17)
- Infected insect bites (adults 1+)
- Impetigo (adults 1+)
- Shingles (adults 18+)
- Uncomplicated UTIs (women 16-64)