The Oldham store Boots pharmacists are equipped to provide advice and treatment including prescription medicines, where appropriate for seven common conditions.

How Pharmacy First can help you

Pharmacy First provides easy access to prompt advice and treatment including prescription medicines, where appropriate, for seven common conditions. Here is the list of common conditions covered alongside the age criteria:
· Sinusitis (12 years and over)

· Sore throat (5 years and over)

· Earache (1–17 years)

· Infected insect bites and stings (1 year and older)

· Impetigo (1 year and older)

· Shingles (18 years and over)

· Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) in women (16-64 years)

Please note other eligibility criteria apply. If you are outside of the criteria a pharmacist may still be able to provide advice and care such as suggesting an over-the-counter treatment or if required refer you to another healthcare provider.

How to access Pharmacy First

It’s easy, just walk into a participating Boots Pharmacy and ask for help. You may also be referred by an NHS provider, like NHS 111, or your GP practice. Access to treatment as part of the NHS Pharmacy First service is subject to a suitability assessment with a pharmacist and charges may apply.