Pharmacy First Services in St Albans

The Pharmacy First Service in England is designed to offer access to advice and treatments, where clinically appropriate, for the following seven conditions. Eligibility criteria apply to each condition.

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How can you access the Pharmacy First Service?

If you are experiencing symptoms related to any of the seven conditions covered under the Pharmacy First Service, you can book an appointment directly with a participating pharmacy—no referral needed. Alternatively, your GP or another healthcare professional may refer you to a participating pharmacy for expert advice and treatment if deemed clinically appropriate.

Why is your local community pharmacy ideally placed to provide the Pharmacy First Service in England?

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals with expertise in managing common conditions. Participating pharmacies have undergone additional training to provide safe and accessible advice and treatment for the seven conditions covered by the Pharmacy First Service—offering convenient care without the need for a GP appointment.

Advice and treatment for other common conditions in St Albans, Hertfordshire

The Pharmacy First Service is an NHS service designed to offer free advice and treatments to eligible patients for seven common conditions including Earache. Patients can access this service at Chiswell Pharmacy + Weight Loss Clinic in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The additional six conditions covered by this service are:

Why Choose Chiswell Pharmacy + Weight Loss Clinic for Your Healthcare Needs?

One of the key advantages of using our pharmacy services is the convenience—you can access treatment without needing to see your GP first. In many cases, no appointment is required, and even when one is needed, our waiting times are significantly shorter than those at most GP surgeries. This makes visiting your local high street pharmacy a quicker and easier option.

Additionally, using a pharmacy for minor health concerns helps reduce pressure on NHS services, including GP practices and A&E departments. More GPs are now referring patients to pharmacies for minor ailments, meaning you can often save yourself an unnecessary trip to the doctor by coming to us first.

Rest assured, our pharmacists are clinically trained to assess and provide treatments safely. If your condition requires further medical attention, we will refer you to a GP or A&E when necessary, ensuring you receive the right level of care. At Chiswell Pharmacy + Weight Loss Clinic, we are proud to be part of the NHS Minor Ailments Scheme and the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS), allowing us to provide these essential treatments.

Visit us today or get in touch for more information—let us help you access the care you need without the hassle of long GP waiting times!

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