Healthcare Advice & Treatment - Pharmacy First for parents/carers and staff

Did you know you can get healthcare advice and treatment for common illnesses without needing a GP appointment? Pharmacy First services allow you to visit your local pharmacy for expert help with a range of minor health concerns—so you can get the right treatment, faster. 

Please see the attached poster for details on the services Pharmacy First provides (PDF, 1 MB).  

You can also scan the QR code on the poster for further information. 

Pharmacists can provide treatment for the following conditions, subject to age restrictions: 

• Sore throat (Ages 5 years and over) 
• Ear infection/earache (Ages 1 to 17 years) 
• Impetigo (Ages 1 year and over) 
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (Women aged 16 to 64 years) 
• Infected insect bites (Ages 1 year and over) 
• Sinusitis (Ages 12 years and over) 

Need to find your nearest participating pharmacy?  

Simply click the link below for a location finder: 

Find your pharmacy first

The Pharmacy First service provides free healthcare advice, making it easier for you to get the guidance you need quickly and conveniently. Where appropriate, treatment options may also be available. We encourage you to save this information and share it with others who may find it helpful.