Feeling unwell? You may not need to wait for a GP. Our pharmacist can assess and treat seven common conditions on the spot — and, where appropriate, supply prescription-only medicines including antibiotics. All free on the NHS.
NHS Pharmacy First lets you get advice and treatment for a range of everyday conditions directly from our pharmacy, without needing to book a GP appointment. Our trained pharmacist will assess your symptoms in our private consultation room and recommend the best course of action.
If you need a prescription-only medicine — such as antibiotics for a UTI or antivirals for shingles — the pharmacist can supply it there and then where clinically appropriate. There's nothing to pay unless you normally pay for prescriptions.
Anyone can walk in and ask. Some conditions have age criteria (shown below), and our pharmacist will always check the service is right for you. If it isn't, we'll point you to the best alternative — including referral to your GP or NHS 111 when needed.
📞 Ask our pharmacistCome and see us if you or your family are experiencing any of the following.
Acute otitis media (middle-ear infection) in children and young people aged 1 to 17 years.
Acute sinusitis in adults and children aged 12 years and over.
Acute sore throat (pharyngitis / tonsillitis) in anyone aged 5 years and over.
Infected insect bites and stings in anyone aged 1 year and over.
Non-bullous impetigo (a common skin infection) in anyone aged 1 year and over.
Shingles (herpes zoster) in adults aged 18 years and over.
Uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 to 64 years.
Just pop in or give us a call. If Pharmacy First isn't right for your symptoms, we'll advise the best next step.
📞 Call usVisit us at 60 Colne Road or phone ahead on 01282 423526. No appointment or GP referral needed.
Our pharmacist assesses your symptoms confidentially in our private consultation room.
Receive advice, self-care guidance or medicine — including prescription-only medicines where appropriate.
The consultation is free on the NHS. If the pharmacist supplies a prescription medicine and you normally pay for prescriptions, the standard NHS prescription charge applies. If you're exempt from charges, there's nothing to pay.
No. Pharmacy First is a walk-in service. You're welcome to call ahead on 01282 423526 to check the pharmacist's availability, especially at busy times.
Yes — for certain conditions such as a UTI, impetigo or an infected insect bite, the pharmacist can supply antibiotics when clinically appropriate, following national NHS treatment protocols.
We can still help with advice and over-the-counter treatments for many minor illnesses. If you need further care, we'll refer you to your GP or NHS 111 as appropriate.
Yes. Several conditions cover children (earache from age 1, sore throat from age 5, insect bites and impetigo from age 1). The pharmacist will confirm the service is suitable for your child's age and symptoms.
Don't wait days for an appointment. Walk in to Colne Road Pharmacy today, or call us to check availability.