Pharmacy First Programme Posted or Updated on 13 Feb 2026

Patients can now get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription.

The Pharmacy First scheme was launched by the government and NHS England on 31 January 2024 to give patients quick and accessible care and ease pressure on GP services.

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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me? | Healthwatch