Book a Pharmacy First online consultation
Evaro can help with common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, with prescription medication, delivered for free.
Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSOriginally published 22 Jun 2025
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Treatment, without the appointment.
Start a quick NHS Pharmacy First consultation online through Patient.info.
- Online and available 24/7, treatment can often be delivered next day.
- Free service, just pay the NHS prescription charge online if required.
- Just answer a few questions then choose a time for a clinician call.
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NHS Pharmacy First is a new scheme from the Government and NHS in England. It allows patients to get treatment, including prescription medications where necessary, for common conditions without the need for a GP appointment.
Through NHS Pharmacy First, My Local Surgery offers fast, free private online consultations with an NHS pharmacist for quick diagnosis and prescriptions for a range of minor illnesses.
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Article also available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, and Swedish.
22 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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