Question answered by Timperley Late Night Pharmacy
Can I get antibiotics from a pharmacy in Altrincham without seeing a GP?
Short answer: Yes — for seven specific conditions (including sore throat, sinusitis, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTI in women aged 16–64), a pharmacist at Timperley Late Night Pharmacy can assess you and, if clinically appropriate, supply NHS prescription medicines (including antibiotics) free under NHS Pharmacy First — no GP appointment needed.
Quick answer
Yes. For seven specific conditions, an NHS-contracted community pharmacist can assess you and — if clinically appropriate — supply prescription medicines, including antibiotics, without a GP appointment and free on the NHS.
At Timperley Late Night Pharmacy in Altrincham this service is called NHS Pharmacy First.
Which conditions are covered?
- Sinusitis (age 12+)
- Sore throat (age 5+)
- Acute otitis media — earache (ages 1–17)
- Infected insect bites (age 1+)
- Impetigo (age 1+)
- Shingles (age 18+)
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infection — UTI (women aged 16–64)
For any other complaint, the pharmacist will signpost you to the right NHS service.
How it works
- Book online or call 0161 948 5066
- Speak with the pharmacist in a private consultation room
- The pharmacist decides whether NHS treatment is appropriate — and if so, supplies it on the spot
Important note
This is not a replacement for emergency care. If you or your child has severe symptoms (high fever, struggling to breathe, severe pain, drowsiness or a non-blanching rash), call 999 or go to A&E.