NHS - Pharmacy First Service

Did you know that the NHS Pharmacy First Service enables children and adults to get convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment where appropriate, for seven common conditions without the potential delay of having to wait for a GP appointment? Accessing the service may mean that can help children feel better and back to school as quickly as possible, as well as supporting parents/carers to also get better if they are unwell with one of the conditions covered under the service.

There is no need to make an appointment; you can pop into your local Boots pharmacy with your child and ask for help under the service.

Nearest Boots – Gapton Hall Industrial Estate or Great Yarmouth Market Place

Support for the following conditions can be accessed under the service, free of charge (unless NHS prescription charges apply):

Common conditionPatient eligibility
Earache1 to 17 years
Impetigo1 year and over
Infected insect bites and stings1 year and over 
Sore throats5 years and over 
Sinusitis12 years and over 
Uncomplicated urinary tractWomen 16 to 64 years 
Shingles18 years and over

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