NHS Pharmacy First · Wythenshawe
NHS Pharmacy First in Wythenshawe
NHS Pharmacy First for Wythenshawe — free, same-day pharmacist assessment and NHS treatment for seven common conditions, with no GP appointment.
NHS-commissioned service
Timperley Late Night Pharmacy is commissioned by the NHS to provide Pharmacy First, so patients in Wythenshawe can be assessed and, where clinically appropriate, treated for seven common conditions without a GP appointment — and without paying for the consultation.
For Wythenshawe residents facing long waits for a GP, our late-night hours make it easy to be seen for everyday illnesses after work or at the weekend. A pharmacist assesses you privately and can supply NHS treatment where it is appropriate.
Wythenshawe is one of the largest communities in south Manchester, and demand on local GP practices is high. NHS Pharmacy First offers a faster route for the seven common conditions it covers, so residents do not have to wait days or travel far to be assessed.
Timperley Late Night Pharmacy is commissioned by the NHS to deliver Pharmacy First, and our extended hours suit shift workers and families in Wythenshawe who struggle to reach a daytime appointment.
The 7 conditions we can treat
- Sinusitis Age 12 and over
- Sore Throat Age 5 and over
- Earache (Acute Otitis Media) Age 1 to 17
- Infected Insect Bites Age 1 and over
- Impetigo Age 1 and over
- Shingles Age 18 and over
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Women aged 16 to 64
Getting to us from Wythenshawe
We are a short drive across the M56 from Wythenshawe, close to Wythenshawe Hospital and the Civic Centre — convenient if you are already heading towards Altrincham or Timperley.
Serving postcodes: M22, M23
Clinically reviewed by Muhammad Adnan, GPhC-registered pharmacist · Last reviewed June 2026
NHS Pharmacy First in Wythenshawe — FAQs
Is the pharmacy far from Wythenshawe Hospital?
It is just a short drive over the M56 towards Timperley — handy if you live near the hospital, Civic Centre or Benchill.
Can I come in the evening or at the weekend?
Yes — that is our strength. We open late Monday to Saturday and on Sundays, so Wythenshawe patients can be seen outside normal GP hours.
Which conditions can the pharmacist treat?
Sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs in women — each with its own age and eligibility rules.