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6 Conditions Your Pharmacist Can Treat Without a GP Appointment

August 24, 2026
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Six common conditions can be assessed and treated by a pharmacist directly under NHS Pharmacy First — free, same-day, no GP referral needed.

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Pharmacy First – Shingles

August 14, 2026
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Shingles responds best to antiviral treatment started within seventy-two hours of the rash appearing, and a free Pharmacy First video consultation can assess and treat it promptly. The service is available for adults aged eighteen and over, with a video link sent ten minutes before your appointment.

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Pharmacy First – Impetigo

August 13, 2026
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Impetigo is a common, contagious skin infection that can usually be assessed by video, without needing to be seen in person, through a free Pharmacy First consultation. The service is available for ages one and over, with a video link sent ten minutes before your appointment.

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Pharmacy First – Infected Insect Bites

August 12, 2026
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Most insect bites settle on their own, but a spreading, increasingly painful, or pus-filled bite may need treatment, assessed through a free Pharmacy First video consultation. The service is available for ages one and over, with a video link sent ten minutes before your appointment.

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Pharmacy First – Sore Throat

August 11, 2026
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Most sore throats are viral and settle within about a week, but a remote Pharmacy First consultation can assess whether antibiotics are likely to help. The service is free, available for ages five and over, with a video link sent ten minutes before your appointment.

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Pharmacy First Sinusitis

August 10, 2026
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Most sinusitis is viral and settles on its own, but a free Pharmacy First video consultation can assess whether a nasal spray or antibiotics would help. The service is available for ages twelve and over, with a video link sent ten minutes before your appointment.

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Remote Pharmacy First Consultations

August 5, 2026
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A remote video consultation for NHS Pharmacy First can be booked around a working day or a poorly child, with a secure link sent by email around ten minutes before the appointment. Medication is delivered to your home free of charge, for six of the seven conditions covered by the service.

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