Think Pharmacy First.
Walk into Beckside Pharmacy for a private consultation about seven common conditions. The pharmacist can provide advice and treatment, including prescription medicine when clinically appropriate.
Walk in
Ask a member of the pharmacy team for Pharmacy First. You do not need to begin with a GP appointment.
Private assessment
The pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, age, medical history and current medicines.
Clear next steps
You may receive advice, pharmacy treatment, prescription medicine or referral to another service.
What Pharmacy First can help with.
Other eligibility criteria apply. Even when the NHS pathway is not suitable, the pharmacist may still be able to advise you.
Urinary tract infection
For women aged 16 to 64 years.
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Sore throat
For people aged 5 years and over.
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Earache
For children and young people aged 1 to 17 years.
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Sinusitis
For people aged 12 years and over.
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Infected insect bites
For people aged 1 year and over.
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Impetigo
For people aged 1 year and over.
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Shingles
For people aged 18 years and over.
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