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Pharmacy First Scotland
Get support and advice for 26 common illnesses from your nearest pharmacy
You don't have to wait to health advice and support. Skip the queues at your GP with Pharmacy First.
Advice and treatment for minor ailments without having to visit your GP
Pharmacy First Scotland service is designed to help people living in Scotland access health care quickly without waiting for a GP appointment.
With over 60 locations across Scotland, you can get the help you need on your schedule.
What can I get help with through Pharmacy First Scotland?
The Pharmacy First Scotland service helps you get treatment from your pharmacist for the following conditions:
| Acne | Diarrhoea | Mouth ulcers |
| Allergies | Earache | Sore throat |
| Athlete's foot | Eczema | Pain |
| Backache | Headache | Period pain |
| Blocked or runny nose | Head lice | Threadworms |
| Cold sores | Hemorroids (Piles) | Thrush |
| Constipation | Hay fever | Warts |
| Cough | Impetigo | Verrucas |
| Cystitis (in women) | Indigestion |
If you think you have one of these conditions, you can have a private consultation with one of our pharmacists. They can support you with advice tailored to your needs and suggest treatments to help manage your symptoms.
Who can access Pharmacy First Scotland?
To be eligible for this service, you must:
- be a Scottish resident
- be registered with a GP in Scotland
Pharmacy First Scotland is available for people who live in care homes and care settings as well as people from traveller backgrounds.
How does Pharmacy First Scotland work?
Speak to one of our pharmacists
You'll have a consultation with a pharmacist in a private space. Your conversations will always be confidential.
Start your treatment
If you need a medication, you'll be prescribed a treatment. Our pharmacist can also offer you health advice to help you manage your symptoms.
Yes. If you need more help with a health condition or ailment, your pharmacist may refer you to:
- Your GP
- A dentist
- An optometrist
- Another NHS service
If you need further treatment or specialist support, they'll discuss this with you during your private consultation.
No, you can go into any pharmacy of your choosing to buy over-the-counter products, get your prescriptions or seek health advice.
However, going to the same pharmacy can be beneficial because the local team will have a record of your treatment that can make future use of the service quicker and help you receive the right care.
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