The 7 conditions
What we can treat under Pharmacy First
Tap any condition for the symptoms, who it is for, what the pharmacist can do, and when you should see a GP instead.
Sinusitis
Age 12 and overBlocked, painful sinuses, facial pressure and a runny or congested nose.
Free NHS serviceSore Throat
Age 5 and overA painful, scratchy throat that may make swallowing uncomfortable.
Free NHS serviceEarache (Acute Otitis Media)
Age 1 to 17Ear pain and middle-ear infection, common in children.
Free NHS serviceInfected Insect Bites
Age 1 and overAn insect bite or sting that has become infected.
Free NHS serviceImpetigo
Age 1 and overA common, contagious bacterial skin infection with crusty sores.
Free NHS serviceShingles
Age 18 and overA painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
Free NHS serviceUrinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Women aged 16 to 64An uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in women.
From autumn 2026
5 more conditions, prescribed by our pharmacist
NHS England is extending Pharmacy First so that a pharmacist independent prescriber can assess and prescribe for these conditions. At Timperley Late Night Pharmacy that prescriber is Muhammad Adnan. The detailed NHS eligibility criteria are still to be published; each page explains what has been announced so far. How pharmacist prescribing will work here.
Outer ear infection (otitis externa)
Adults 18 and overPainful, itchy outer ear canal? From autumn 2026 we hope to assess adults 18+ for otitis externa under a new NHS prescribing pathway. Not open yet.
NHS · From autumn 2026Hay fever in children
Children aged 4 to 11Hay fever in children aged 4 to 11: a new prescriber-led NHS Pharmacy First pathway we hope to offer from autumn 2026. Not open yet: register your interest.
NHS · From autumn 2026Acne (mild to moderate)
Young people and adults (exact ages to be confirmed by NHS England)Mild to moderate acne: prescriber-led NHS consultations we hope to offer young people and adults from autumn 2026. Not open yet: register your interest.
NHS · From autumn 2026Migraine (low-frequency episodic)
Adults aged 18 to 64Low-frequency episodic migraine, adults 18 to 64: a prescriber-led NHS pathway we hope to offer from autumn 2026. Not open yet: register your interest.
NHS · From autumn 2026Mild skin infections and scabies
Age range to be confirmed by NHS EnglandMild skin infections and scabies: a prescriber-led NHS Pharmacy First pathway we hope to offer from autumn 2026. Not open yet: register your interest.
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Come in or contact us — no appointment or referral is needed for these seven conditions.
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