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NHS Pharmacy First, without the waiting room

Speak to one of our pharmacists by video about seven common conditions — from wherever you are in England. Where it's clinically appropriate, we can supply treatment as part of the NHS Pharmacy First service.

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What it is

A pharmacist consultation, done online

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that lets pharmacists assess and, where appropriate, treat a set of common conditions — without you needing a GP appointment. As an online pharmacy, we run these consultations by secure video call, so you can be seen quickly from home, work or anywhere in England.

During your consultation, our pharmacist will ask about your symptoms and history, and may ask to see the affected area on camera. If your condition is suitable, they'll advise on the best course of action and can supply treatment where it is clinically appropriate. If it isn't suitable — or you need further care — they'll tell you clearly and signpost you to the right NHS service.

Good to know Pharmacy First is about getting you the right care safely. Treatment is never guaranteed — our pharmacist decides what's appropriate for you at the consultation, and some conditions or symptoms will need onward referral.
The seven pathways

Conditions we can help with

Select a condition to learn what's included and who it's for.

Simple & online

How a consultation works

1

Get in touch

Send an enquiry with your condition and symptoms, and we'll arrange a suitable time.

2

See a pharmacist by video

Talk it through on a secure video call. They may ask to see the affected area on camera.

3

Advice & treatment

You'll get clear advice and, where clinically appropriate, treatment — with onward referral if you need it.

Get in touch

Ask about a Pharmacy First consultation

Send us a few details and our team will be in touch to arrange your online consultation.

Questions

Pharmacy First FAQs

Is Pharmacy First free?

The NHS Pharmacy First consultation is an NHS service. Any treatment supplied is provided under the service where clinically appropriate; our pharmacist will explain everything at your consultation.

Will I definitely get antibiotics or medication?

No. Treatment is never guaranteed. Our pharmacist assesses each person individually and only supplies treatment where it is clinically appropriate. Sometimes the safest advice is self-care or referral to another service.

How is it done online?

Consultations take place over a secure video call. For some conditions the pharmacist will ask to see the affected area on camera to assess it properly.

Can you help children?

Some pathways cover children (for example, earache from age 1, sore throat from age 5). A parent or guardian must be present for anyone under 16.

What if my condition isn't suitable?

If your symptoms need different care, the pharmacist will tell you clearly and signpost you to your GP, NHS 111 or another appropriate service.

Feeling unwell? Talk to a pharmacist

Get seen quickly by video — wherever you are in England.

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