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Online Prescriptions Made Easy

My Local Surgery exists to provide you access to expert healthcare from wherever you are.

Through the user-friendly My Local Surgery platform, you can book a free video consultation with a pharmacist to diagnose and prescribe treatments to six of the conditions under the Pharmacy First initiative as well as to arrange free contraceptive medications.

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Help with medical conditions through NHS Pharmacy First.

My Local Surgery offers online access to expert diagnosis and NHS prescriptions for six common conditions, as well as a fully stocked marketplace of over-the-counter medications. Thanks to the Government's NHS Pharmacy First initiative, you no longer need a GP appointment to manage a number of common conditions.

The conditions treatable under NHS Pharmacy First are:

• Uncomplicated urinary tract infection, or UTI
• Sore throat
• Sinusitis
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Infected insect bites

If you think you have one of these conditions, click the button below to book a free video consultation and say goodbye to the struggle of GP appointments and waiting in line at your local Pharmacy. Get better, sooner with My Local Surgery.

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Get free contraceptive medication online

Through My Local Surgery, NHS community pharmacists can conduct secure online consultations and, where appropriate, provide free prescriptions for contraceptive medication as part of the NHS Pharmacy First scheme.

Whether you're planning on starting use of a contraceptive medication for the first time, resuming taking contraceptives after a break, or if you already have a prescription, a consultation with one of our expert Pharmacists is the fastest and easiest way to have your questions answered, and arrange for next-day delivery of your prescription.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NHS Pharmacy First scheme?

The NHS Pharmacy First scheme allows pharmacists and chemists to prescribe specific medication for common ailments and illnesses without the need to visit a doctor. These ailments include a sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, an infected insect bite, shingles, and uncomplex UTIs in women.

Is delivery free?

Next-day delivery is free, however, prescriptions are charged at their usual price (if you normally pay for your prescription) minus the NHS subsidy.

When will my prescription arrive?

Prescriptions ordered before 4pm, Monday to Friday, are sent as tracked 48hr delivery (this can be upgraded). Prescriptions made on a Saturday should arrive on the following Monday.

Can you buy antibiotics over the counter?

Through the new NHS Pharmacy First scheme pharmacists are now able to supply antibiotics and other prescription only medication where clinically appropriate.

What prescriptions can I get from NHS Pharmacy First?

You can get prescriptions for a sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, an infected insect bite, shingles, and uncomplex UTIs in women through NHS Pharmacy First. With My Local Surgery, there’s no need to visit a chemist near you.

What is the difference between a pharmacist and a chemist?

In the UK, a chemist is the traditional name for a pharmacist. Looking up ‘Chemist near me’ on your favourite search engine will usually bring up results for local pharmacies.