Pharmacy First

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Pharmacy First Services

We can assess, prescribe & treat
7 common conditions, without
needing a doctor's appointment

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What is Pharmacy First?

The new Pharmacy First service is now available at your local Weldricks Pharmacy, where our highly trained and skilled Pharmacists will be able to assess, prescribe and offer treatment for 7 common conditions, without the need for a doctors appointment (prescription charges may apply).

We can treat

Sinus problems

Sinus problems (12+ years)

Our trained pharmacist will ask you a few questions about your infection and the symptoms you have. They will also check for any other conditions or symptoms that may need them to refer you to another NHS service for further checks.

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Earache (1 - 17 years)

Earache is a common condition with many causes. Our trained pharmacist may perform an examination with an otoscope (a device to look into the ear) and check for any other signs that the pain might not be caused by an infection.

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Sore throats (5+ years)

Sore throat is a painful swelling at the back of the mouth. It is a common condition that clears up on its own after about 2 to 3 weeks. Our expert pharmacy teams will assess and can supply treatments for your sore throat in adults and children over 5 years old.

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Infected insect bites (1+ years)

Insect bites and reactions around the area of the bite or sting are common, sometimes however a bite or sting can become infected. Our pharmacy team will also give you other advice and suggest other treatments for the relief of symptoms.

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Sinus problems

Impetigo (1+ years)

Impetigo usually starts with red sores and blisters with a thin covering that quite often burst open, this often leads to a crusty yellow or golden brown patch on the skin that often looks quite wet and sore.

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Sinus problems

Shingles (18+ years)

Shingles appears as blotches, most often on the chest and body, but sometimes on your face hands and genitals. It appears on one side of your body only. If a rash appears across both sides it is unlikely to be shingles.

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Sinus problems

Woman's UTI (16 - 64 years)

Urinary Tract infections (UTI) are an infection that affects the urethra (the tube from the outside of your body that carries wee from your bladder), your bladder (the sack that holds your wee) and sometimes your kidneys.

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Self Certification Sickness Note

Weldricks, in partnership with ZoomDoc, can now offer self-certification sick notes.

If you have been sick, unwell or if you have a health condition that has affected your ability to work, you can self-certify within the first 7 days of illness.

The same-day self-certification medical certificate will explain your illness and symptoms, whether your condition is ongoing or resolved and confirm both the first and last dates of your self-certification.

  1. No appointment needed
  2. Simply apply online
  3. QR code confirmation
  4. Same-day letter 9am - 9pm
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All pharmacy services

Pharmacy First

Earache (Otitis media) Treatment and Advice Service

Earache (Otitis media) Treatment and Advice Service

Earache is a common condition with many causes. Our expert pharmacy teams will assess and can supply treatments for earache in children 1 to 17 years old.

Impetigo Treatment and Advice Service

Impetigo Treatment and Advice Service

Impetigo is a very contagious infection and is very common in younger children Our expert pharmacy teams will assess and can supply treatments for impetigo in adults and children over 1 years old.

Infected Insect Bites Treatment and Advice Service

Infected Insect Bites Treatment and Advice Service

Insect bites and reactions around the area of the bite or sting are common, sometimes however a bite or sting can become infected. If this happens our expert pharmacy team can assess and supply products to treat the infection and reduce the symptoms

Shingles Treatment and Advice Service

Shingles Treatment and Advice Service

The Pharmacy First scheme allows our expert teams to assess and supply and, if appropriate, treatments for Shingles for adults aged over 18. Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash.

Sinusitis Treatment and Advice Service

Sinusitis Treatment and Advice Service

Sinusitis is a painful swelling of the sinuses, an area inside your nose, usually caused by an infection. It is a common condition that clears up on its own after about 2 to three weeks but you can now visit you local pharmacy and receive treatments.

Sore Throat Treatment and Advice Service

Sore Throat Treatment and Advice Service

Sore throat is a painful swelling at the back of the mouth. It is a common condition that clears up on its own after about 2 to 3 weeks but you can now visit you local pharmacy and receive treatments to fight the infection.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment and Advice Service

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment and Advice Service

Urinary Tract infections (UTI) are an infection that affects the urethra (the tube from the outside of your body that carries wee from your bladder), your bladder (the sack that holds your wee) and sometimes your kidneys.

NHS

Blood Pressure Testing

Blood Pressure Testing

High blood pressure is also known as Hypertension, this is a condition where your heart must work harder to pump blood around your body. Without treatment, high blood pressure can lead to heart problems, strokes and damage to other vital organs.

Personalised NHS Contraceptive Service

Personalised NHS Contraceptive Service

There are over 200 kinds of birth control. Find the right one for your body with TUUNE & Weldricks. Our expert pharmacists can go on to supply your recommended birth control using the FREE NHS Pharmacy Contraceptive service. With Fast Free delivery.

Pharmacy Contraceptive Service

Pharmacy Contraceptive Service

The new NHS contraception service enables you to start on or renew your supply of oral contraceptive (pill) without needing to see your GP.

Private

TympaHealth Ear & Hearing Health (Earwax removal)

TympaHealth Ear & Hearing Health (Earwax removal)