Have you tried contacting an NHS pharmacist?

Many conditions can be safely managed for free by an NHS pharmacy. They are usually able to offer help without an appointment, on the same day (including weekends), which is often faster than waiting for a GP appointment.

The common conditions they are able to help with are listed below.

Pharmacies can issue prescriptions for items (including antibiotics for the items in bold), which will be free of charge if you don’t pay for prescriptions normally.

Is your issue listed below?

Yes – My issue is listed below No – My issue is not listed below or I would still like to see a GP

Issues a Pharmacist Can Help With

• Athletes foot
• Bites and stings
• Cold sores
• Conjunctivitis
• Ear Infections (ages 1-17years only)
• Fungal skin infections
• Haemorrhoids
• Hay fever
• Head Lice
• Impetigo (ages 1 year +)
• Insect Bites (ages 1 year +)
• Mouth Ulcers
• Muscular ache
• Nappy Rash
• Period pain
• Scabies
• Shingles (ages 18+)
• Sinus congestion
• Sinus infection (ages 12+)
• Skin reaction
• Sore throat (ages 5+)
• Styes
• Teething
• Threadworm
• Toothache
• UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
• Vaginal Thrush
• Warts and verrucae