Pharmacy First – NHS Service

At FastHeal Clinic, we are proud to offer the pharmacy First Service, an NHS initiative designed to provide you with quick and convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment for a range of minor illnesses and conditions. This service is free for eligible NHS patients, helping you manage your health effectively without the need for a GP appointment.
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What is Pharmacy First?

Get prescriptions and health advice from your local pharmacist. Book an appointment or contact your local pharmacy if you are experiencing any signs or symptoms relating to any of these common conditions. Stay well and avoid long waits at your GP or in A&E. Pharmacy First allows you and your loved ones to get health advice from our expert pharmacists.

They can then provide NHS treatments for:

Benefits of Pharmacy First

Convenient Access

Get timely healthcare advice and treatment without the need for a GP appointment.

Professional Care

Receive expert advice from our trained pharmacists who can recommend effective treatments and provide prescriptions if necessary.

Cost-Effective

The service is free for eligible NHS patients, making healthcare more accessible and affordable.

Efficient Service

Reduce the burden on GP surgeries and emergency departments by addressing minor health issues through the Pharmacy First service.

Eligibility

Pharmacy First is available to all NHS patients who are registered with a GP in the local area. To determine your eligibility and learn more about the specific services covered, please contact FastHeal Clinic.

How to Access Pharmacy First

Simply visit FastHeal Clinic and speak to one of our pharmacists about your health concern. Our team will assess your condition and provide the appropriate advice or treatment. If your condition requires further medical attention, we will guide you on the next steps to take.

Frequently Asked Questions (Pharmacy First – NHS Service)

How can Pharmacy First save time?

Pharmacy First will help you get seen by a healthcare professional quickly.

Instead of waiting for a GP appointment, going to A&E or attending out-of-hours NHS services, you can walk into your nearest Pharmacy and have a private consultation with one of our pharmacists whenever you need to.

Pharmacy First will allow you to self-treat minor ailments and reduce the time you spend at your GP surgery.

Pharmacists have a range of clinical skills, and they will be able to provide accurate clinical advice without the hassle and waiting times that you might experience using other NHS services like A&E.

If it turns out you need treatment from a GP, your pharmacist can also refer you to them.

Only patients in England will be eligible for the Pharmacy First service.

If you are exempt from paying for prescriptions, you should show your pharmacists evidence of this when you speak to them. They will need it if they recommend any medicines to treat your symptoms.

Our pharmacist will want to understand:

  • The symptoms you’re experiencing
  • Your medical history
  • If you’re experiencing any other types of illness.

This will help them recommend treatments and medicines that will work for you.

Yes, our trained pharmacists can recommend effective treatments and provide prescriptions if necessary. If your condition requires further medical attention, they will guide you on the next steps.

Clinic Location

Rapid access, convenient and quick appointments.

Woking, UK