Pharmacy First Service

Skip the wait for a GP appointment and get expert advice and treatment for a range of common ailments directly from Winchcombe Pharmacy. Our Pharmacy First Service empowers our highly trained pharmacists to assess and manage specific conditions, helping you get the care you need quickly and conveniently.

What is the Pharmacy First Service?
The Pharmacy First Service allows our pharmacists to act as your first point of contact for seven common conditions. This means you can get advice and, if appropriate, an NHS medicine for these conditions directly from us, without needing a prescription from your doctor.

Conditions Covered by Pharmacy First (England):

Sinusitis (for adults and children aged 12 years and over)
Sore Throat (for adults and children aged 5 years and over)
Earache (for children aged 1 to 17 years)
Infected Insect Bites (for adults and children aged 1 year and over)
Impetigo (for adults and children aged 1 year and over)
Shingles (for adults aged 18 years and over)
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)

How It Works:
Simply visit Winchcombe Pharmacy and ask about the Pharmacy First Service. Our pharmacist will conduct a confidential consultation in our private consultation room. They will assess your symptoms, provide advice, and if clinically appropriate, supply an NHS medicine to treat your condition. If your symptoms suggest something more serious, or if the pharmacist cannot treat your condition, they will direct you to the most appropriate healthcare professional, such as your GP or A&E.

This service is designed to make healthcare more accessible and to free up GP appointments for more complex conditions. Trust your local Winchcombe Pharmacy for quick, professional, and effective care.