Medix Pharmacy First · free on the NHS

Seven things you no longer need a GP for.

Under the NHS Pharmacy First service, our pharmacists can assess and treat seven common conditions, including supplying antibiotics where they're needed. No appointment with your GP, no referral, no charge.

Free on the NHS  ·  Same-day appointments  ·  Private consultation room

A Medix pharmacist talking a patient through their assessment in the consultation room

What's covered

The seven conditions

Age limits apply to some of these. If you're not eligible, or if it's something else, we'll assess you and point you to the right place.

Sore throat

Age 5 and over

Earache

Age 1 to 17

Sinusitis

Age 12 and over

If you're not eligible

Age limits apply to some of these. If you're not eligible, or if it's something else, we'll assess you and point you to the right place.

Impetigo

Age 1 and over

Shingles

Age 18 and over

Infected insect bites

Age 1 and over

Urinary tract infection

Women aged 16 to 64

Cost

What Pharmacy First costs

Free on the NHS. No GP appointment, no referral, no charge.

ServicePrice
  • Pharmacy First consultationFree

Before you come

Four things to know

Photo ID

We may need to verify your age for some conditions.

Details of your symptoms

What's been happening and for how long. The more we know, the faster we can help.

A list of your medicines

Including anything you've already tried for this.

Walk in or book

Walk in any time we're open, or book a slot so you're not waiting. Mon to Fri 9 to 6, Sat 9 to 1.

Feeling rough? Come in.

Walk in any time we're open, or book a slot so you're not waiting. Mon to Fri 9 to 6, Sat 9 to 1.