When we are closed please contact NHS 24 by dialling 111.

For more information about this service click on the image opposite.

2023

• Monday 25th December 2023
• Tuesday 26th December 2023

2024

• Monday 1st January 2023
• Tuesday 2nd January 2023

Pharmacy First allows patients to access FREE advice and/or treatment for a number of different common conditions

• Uncomplicated urine infections

- Patients aged 16-65 years only

- Female patients only

• Impetigo

- Patients aged over 2 years only

- Only if not in multiple skin areas

- Impetigo in previous 3 months - contact GP

• Bacterial Conjunctivitis

- Patients aged over 1 year only

• Vaginal Thrush

- Patients aged 16-60 year of age only

- If having symptoms for the first time - contact GP

• Skin conditions – such as eczema, dermatitis and reactions following insect bites - Patients aged over 2 years only
• Skin Infections – such as infected insect bites, cellulitis or nail infections

- Aged over 18 years only

- If patient has antibiotic allergy – contact GP

Community Pharmacies also offer a FREE minor ailment service to certain patients who are eligible. If your pharmacist thinks you need a medicine to treat your minor ailment then they may be able to supply it free of charge.

Minor ailments that community pharmacists can treat include:

• Nasal Congestion
• Hayfever
• Cold sore
• Sore throat
• Mouth ulcer
• Pain
• Athletes foot
• Acne
• Ear ache
• Wart
• Verruca
• Emergency Contraception (free for all)

Click here for an information leaflet about pharmacy services