Welcome to Pharmacy First in Liverpool, your trusted local pharmacy offering the newly launched Pharmacy First Service. This service is designed to enhance your access to healthcare advice and NHS-funded treatments for common conditions, making us your first port of call for health concerns in Liverpool.
What is the Pharmacy First Service?
The Pharmacy First Service is a significant advancement in community healthcare, aimed at recognizing and funding the vital healthcare advice provided by community pharmacies daily. This service allows our pharmacists to offer professional advice and NHS-funded treatment for seven common conditions, ensuring quick and effective care.
Key Features of the Pharmacy First Service
- NHS-Funded Treatment: Receive treatment at no cost for seven common conditions.
- Expert Pharmacists: Consultations provided by trained pharmacists.
- Electronic Referrals: Seamless integration with NHS 111, GP practices, and other healthcare providers.
Conditions Covered
Our Pharmacy First Service includes consultations and treatments for the following conditions:
- Acute Otitis Media (1 to 17 years) Acute otitis media is a middle ear infection common in children and teenagers, characterized by ear pain and possible fever. Our pharmacists provide effective treatment to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
- Impetigo (1 year and over) Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection that causes red sores, primarily in young children. We offer targeted treatments to manage and clear the infection quickly.
- Infected Insect Bites (1 year and over) Infected insect bites can cause redness, swelling, and pain. Our pharmacy provides advice and treatment to reduce inflammation and prevent further infection.
- Shingles (18 years and over) Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and can have long-lasting effects. Our pharmacists can offer antiviral treatments to manage symptoms and speed up recovery.
- Sinusitis (12 years and over) Sinusitis, characterized by sinus inflammation and pain, often follows a cold or allergy. We provide treatments to relieve congestion and alleviate discomfort.
- Sore Throat (5 years and over) Sore throats are commonly caused by infections and can be quite painful. Our pharmacy offers effective remedies to ease throat pain and speed up recovery.
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (Women 16-64 years) Urinary tract infections can cause discomfort and frequent urination. We provide appropriate antibiotic treatments to resolve the infection quickly and effectively.
These consultations can be provided to patients visiting one of our pharmacies directly or those referred electronically by NHS 111, GP practices, and other authorized healthcare providers.
How the Service Works: Step-by-Step Process
- Visit or Referral: Come to one of our pharmacies ie Self Refer or be referred electronically by your GP practice.
- Consultation: Speak with our pharmacist about your symptoms.
- Treatment: Receive advice and, if necessary, NHS-funded medication.
Book Your Appointment Online: GP electronic referrals are not required, you can book a consultation for convenience.
Our Pharmacies
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t - 0151 727 3185
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t - 0151 727 3076
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t - 0151 944 1013
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t - 0151 525 3522
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For General Enquiries, please contact Head Office - 0151 521 8879
- Tiffenbergs Chemist, 388 Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 9DB
t - 0151 525 3462
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- Smartts Chemist, 42 Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH
t - 0151 922 4984
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- Hirshmans Chemist, 56-62 Sherwood House, Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW
t - 01704 577376
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- McCanns Aigburth, 112 Aigburth Road, Liverpool L17 7BP
t - 0151 727 3185
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- McCanns Sandrigham, 1b Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JP
t - 0151 727 3076
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- SK Chemists, 516 Stanley Road, Bootle L20 5DW
t - 0151 944 1013
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- Coleman & Leigh Pharmacy, 241 Walton Village, Liverpool L4 6TH
t - 0151 525 3522
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- Gordon Shorts Chemist, 159 College Road, Liverpool L23 3AT
t - 0151 924 3449
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- Fishlocks Ainsdale, 17 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 3HN
t - 01704 575478
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- Cherry Lane Pharmacy, 202 Cherry lane, Liverpool L4 8SG
t - 0151 226 2051
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For General Enquiries, please contact Head Office - 0151 521 8879