How does it work?

Get the medicine you need when you need it the most

At My Local Surgery, we understand the importance of getting the medicine you need at a time convenient to you. We are fast, professional, and reliable.

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Our seamless process ensures you get the medicine you need, when you need it.

We offer convenient, reliable, and accessible access to medications for minor ailments if you can’t get a GP appointment when you need it or can’t face a trip to pharmacy when you’re ill.

So, say goodbye to leaving the house when you feel your worst. And make attending your GP and pharmacy a thing of the past for minor ailments.

Instead, My Local Surgery offers online access to expert diagnosis and, if needed, prescriptions for six common conditions, with NHS professionals providing tailored advice and treatment.

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We combine the expertise of independent pharmacists with the innovation of the UK Government’s ‘NHS Pharmacy First’ initiative.

When going to the doctors feel impossible. Choose My Local Surgery and see just how easy it is to get your NHS treatments online.

NHS Pharmacy First

We work to support the NHS Pharmacy First initiative and reduce NHS wait times.

NHS Pharmacy First is an important part of the NHS Primary Care recovery plan. This scheme seeks to give people access to reliable and professional healthcare advice and treatments when they can’t get a GP surgery appointment.

Instead, NHS Pharmacy First encourages people to visit a qualified pharmacist to support them in their treatment of common illnesses.

Check out what minor ailments and illnesses are covered by PharmacyFirst and how My Local Surgery can support.

We offer fully remote, incredibly quick, and cost-effective diagnosis and treatment of common ailments. We’re your online access point to expert pharmacy support, offering convenient consultations and prescriptions when you need them.

My Local Surgery aims to prevent common illnesses from becoming worse and requiring more complex treatment later on by providing rapid access to pharmacists and medication.

No need to delay treatment or take time out of your busy day to visit the pharmacy! Stay healthy, happy, and productive with this NHS Pharmacy First approach.

Frequently asked questions

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What is the NHS Pharmacy First approach?

Local pharmacists and chemists, through the Pharmacy First scheme, can provide expert advice and prescribe medication for common ailments directly, ensuring convenient care within your community. These ailments include a sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, an infected insect bite, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women.

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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.

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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 uncomplicated UTIs in women through NHS Pharmacy First.

04

Can you buy antibiotics over the counter?

After assessment by the Pharmacist you may be issued antibiotics without needing to see your GP.

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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.

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Pharmacy First

Treat common illnesses without visiting your GP. Complete a simple form, have a quick video call with our pharmacist and get your prescription sent direct to you.

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Free contraception

Get new, repeat or switched contraceptives without visiting your doctor or pharmacist.

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