Community Pharmacy Birmingham & Solihull

30/04/2026

25/04/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

23/04/2026

Does your child seem to have problems with their sinuses? 🤧

Your local pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine if needed without the need to see a GP if your child is 12 years or older. Think Pharmacy First.

Find out more https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-services/pharmacy-first-1

22/04/2026

❓ Did you know? You don’t always need to see a GP.
Pharmacists are trained to give expert advice and treatment for many conditions.

👉 Ask your pharmacy first.

20/04/2026

❤️ High blood pressure often has no symptoms

You community pharmacy offers blood pressure checks.

Early detection helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Speak to your local team to find out more.

19/04/2026

UTI? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

18/04/2026

⏰ Don’t let your medication run out

If you take regular medicines, ordering your repeat prescription early helps avoid delays — especially at weekends and holidays.

💬 Ask your local community pharmacy team how they can help manage your repeat prescriptions.

15/04/2026

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.
Pharmacists can provide advice & support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

14/04/2026

🤧 Cold, flu or minor illness?

Many common conditions can be managed with self-care and pharmacy advice — no GP appointment needed.

Pop in and talk to local pharmacy expertly trained team.

13/04/2026

Why download the NHS App?
- Order repeat prescriptions anytime
- Book and cancel GP appointments
- View test results and medical records
- Receive messages directly from their GP
- Manage care for loved ones
- Check waiting times and referrals
Download the NHS App today.

11/04/2026

Sore throat? 😣 If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst