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 empowers community pharmacists to 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)