Community pharmacy services

Our pharmacists can provide expert advice on a wide range of minor health conditions and recommend over-the-counter treatments.

In some cases, they may also prescribe medication without the need to see a GP for the following conditions:

  • Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
  • Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
  • Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
  • Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
  • Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) – women aged 16 to 64 years
  • Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

You may also be referred to the Pharmacy First service at your local pharmacy, where treatment and prescriptions can be provided for certain conditions.

Learn more about Pharmacy First

Date published: 19th August, 2026
Date last updated: 19th August, 2026