Date published: 13 January 2025
Did you know that Pharmacies are a huge part of our Primary Care and are well placed to help you with a range of conditions. If you are eligible, you can receive treatment for the below common conditions without a prescription from your GP:
- Earache for children
- Urinary Tract Infections in Women
- Impetigo
- Shingles
- Infected insect bites
- Sore Throat
- Sinusitis
Search for your local pharmacist and find out more here.
Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns. You can search for your local pharmacy by selecting the pharmacy option on the service search tool on this page.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
If symptoms suggest it's something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.
All pharmacists train for 5 years in the use of medicines. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
