Book a Pharmacy First online consultation
My Local Surgery 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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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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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
22 Jun 2025 | Originally published
Authored by:
Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSPeer reviewed by
Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
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