Skip the GP wait for 7 common conditions.
NHS Pharmacy First lets our pharmacists assess and treat earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat and UTIs directly — including prescription-only medicine where appropriate, at no cost.
How it works
Three steps, no GP needed
Complete a quick online screening
Tell us which condition and a few details — takes a few minutes.
See a pharmacist
A private consultation at your chosen branch — usually the same day, no GP appointment needed.
Treatment if appropriate
If suitable, you'll get treatment there and then, including prescription-only medicines where needed.
Conditions
The 7 conditions we can treat
Each has its own eligible age range, set by the NHS.
Acute Otitis Media (Earache)
Middle ear infection with earache
Learn moreAge 1 and overImpetigo
Contagious skin infection with sores or blisters
Learn moreAge 1 and overInfected Insect Bites
Bites that have become infected
Learn moreAge 18 and overShingles
Painful rash from the chickenpox virus reactivating
Learn moreAge 12 and overSinusitis
Inflamed sinuses causing facial pain and congestion
Learn moreAge 5 and overSore Throat
Painful, scratchy or swollen throat
Learn moreWomen, ages 16–64Uncomplicated UTI
Urinary tract infection symptoms
Learn moreAvailable at all three branches
Herne Bay, Whitstable and Canterbury — start your screening online, then we'll see you, usually the same day.