25/01/2026
Get seen by our pharmacist who can provide the right treatment for these conditions. You don’t have to book an appointment at the GP’s for these.
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.
[Image description:
A colourful NHS infographic titled “Pharmacy First” with the NHS logo. Text reads: “Treatment for common conditions without a GP appointment.”
Illustrated pharmacy shelves display boxes and bottles alongside the following information:
Sore throat: 5 years and over (orange and white label)
Earache: 1–17 years (blue and white label)
Sinusitis: 12 years and over (pink and white label)
Infected insect bites: 1 year and over (purple and white label)
Impetigo: 1 year and over (green and white label)
Shingles: 18 years and over (teal and white label)
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: Women 16–64 years (navy and white label)
The design resembles neatly arranged pharmacy shelves, reinforcing the idea of getting treatment from a local pharmacy.]