NHS PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE

Free NHS Consultation in Wythenshawe

See one of our pharmacists for assessment and treatment of 7 common conditions — no GP appointment needed. The consultation is free for everyone. If medication is clinically appropriate and prescribed, standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are exempt.

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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

7 Common Conditions Treated

Under Pharmacy First, our pharmacists can assess, diagnose, and treat these conditions — supplying clinically appropriate NHS medication where needed.

Sinusitis

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 12 and over
Key symptoms
Facial pain or pressure, blocked or runny nose, reduced sense of smell, lasting more than 10 days.
When we cannot treat
Severe symptoms, signs of complications, immunocompromised patients, or pregnancy (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Sore Throat

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 5 and over
Key symptoms
Sore throat, pain on swallowing, fever, tonsillar exudate.
When we cannot treat
Severe or life-threatening symptoms, peritonsillar abscess, suspected epiglottitis, immunocompromised patients.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Earache (Otitis Media)

Who it's for
Children aged 1 to 17
Key symptoms
Ear pain, fever, irritability, reduced hearing.
When we cannot treat
Under 1 year, perforation of the eardrum, grommets in situ, recurrent episodes, immunocompromised.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Infected Insect Bite

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 1 and over
Key symptoms
Redness, swelling, warmth and pain around the bite site, signs of infection.
When we cannot treat
Systemic infection, severe allergic reaction, large area of spreading redness, immunocompromised.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Impetigo

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 1 and over
Key symptoms
Sores, blisters and crusting — typically on the face, hands or scalp.
When we cannot treat
Widespread or severe infection, immunocompromised, recurrent episodes (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Treated with a topical treatment for localised infection, or oral antibiotics where the infection is more widespread.
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Shingles

Who it's for
Adults aged 18 and over
Key symptoms
Painful rash, blistering on one side of the body, burning or tingling sensation.
When we cannot treat
Involvement of the eye or ear, immunocompromised, pregnant, or beyond 24 hours from rash onset (too late for antivirals).
If appropriate
Antiviral therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Who it's for
Women aged 16 to 64 (uncomplicated UTI only)
Key symptoms
Dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain.
When we cannot treat
Men, pregnant women, under 16, over 64, recurrent UTIs (2+ in 6 months), catheter users, symptoms lasting more than 7 days, or fever/loin pain (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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HOW IT WORKS

Three Simple Steps To Treatment

No referral, no red tape — just expert NHS care when you need it

1

Walk In or Book

Visit Bowland Pharmacy during opening hours or book a convenient slot online. No GP referral needed — and no GP registration required.

2

Pharmacist Assessment

Our trained pharmacist will assess your symptoms in a private consultation room and determine the most appropriate course of treatment.

3

Receive Your Treatment

If clinically appropriate, you'll receive NHS medication on the spot. Standard NHS prescription charges apply unless you are exempt.

Pharmacist consultation at Bowland Pharmacy
NHS FUNDED Pharmacy First

Who Is Eligible?

You do not need to be registered with a GP to use Pharmacy First. The service is available to everyone — simply walk in to Bowland Pharmacy. Most conditions can be treated for patients of all ages; age eligibility varies by condition. UTI treatment is available for women aged 16–64 only. Earache treatment is available for children aged 1–17 only. If your condition requires further investigation, our pharmacist will refer you to the appropriate NHS service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pharmacy First — Your Questions Answered

Yes. The consultation with our pharmacist is completely free for everyone — you do not need to be registered with a GP, and there is no charge to be seen. If medication is clinically appropriate and prescribed as part of the service, standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are exempt. Exemptions include children under 16, people over 60, those with certain medical conditions, and anyone holding a valid prepayment certificate.

No. That's the whole point of Pharmacy First — you can come directly to Bowland Pharmacy without a GP appointment or referral. Simply walk in during opening hours.

We can treat 7 common conditions: sinusitis (aged 12+), sore throat (aged 5+), earache (children aged 1–17), infected insect bites (aged 1+), impetigo (aged 1+), shingles (aged 18+), and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16–64.

No. You do not need to be registered with a GP to use Pharmacy First at Bowland Pharmacy. The service is available to everyone — simply walk in.

If our pharmacist determines that your condition needs further investigation or treatment beyond our scope, we'll refer you to the appropriate NHS service, such as your GP or urgent care.

Yes, several Pharmacy First conditions can be treated in children. Earache is available for children aged 1–17. Sinusitis can be treated from age 12, sore throat from age 5, and infected insect bites and impetigo from age 1. Shingles treatment is for adults aged 18 and over, and UTI treatment is for women aged 16–64 only.

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Don't wait weeks for a GP appointment. Visit Bowland Pharmacy for your NHS Pharmacy First consultation — no GP registration required, no referral needed. Walk in or book a slot online.

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