Pharmacy First lets you get NHS treatment for seven common conditions directly from our pharmacists — no GP appointment, no waiting list. Book a slot, speak to a clinician, leave with a plan. Usually inside twenty minutes.
Booking ahead is advisable. You're welcome to walk in, but without an appointment you may need to wait 30–45 minutes to see the pharmacist.
7 conditions, treated today.
Each comes with NHS eligibility criteria. If you're unsure, book a quick consultation — we'll check.
Sinusitis
Adults & children 12+Painful swelling of the sinus cavities — treatment speeds recovery and eases pressure.
Sore throat
Ages 5+Usually settles in a week — our service can shorten it and rule out anything serious.
Earache (otitis media)
Ages 1 – 17Middle-ear infections in children. We assess and treat or refer when needed.
Infected insect bites
Ages 1+Red, hot, swollen or itchy bites — we can prescribe what your skin needs.
Impetigo
Ages 1+Contagious skin infection common in children. Treated, it usually clears in 7–10 days.
Shingles
Ages 18+Painful rash from the chickenpox virus. Early treatment cuts long-term nerve pain.
Uncomplicated UTI
Women aged 16 – 64Burning, urgency, lower-belly pain — we can assess and prescribe in minutes.
- Not sure?
Book a slot — we'll check eligibility and treat you the same day.
Three steps. Usually under twenty minutes.
Tell us your symptoms
Book online or call us to let us know what's going on. No referral or paperwork needed.
Private consultation
Speak to one of our pharmacists in our consultation room. Usually 10–20 minutes.
Treatment or referral
Leave with NHS treatment if it's right for you, or a clear next step if it isn't.
Common questions.
Quick answers about eligibility, prescribing and cost. Still unsure? Give us a ring.
Seven: sinusitis, sore throat, earache (in children), infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTI in women aged 16–64. If your symptoms don't fit, we'll point you to the right next step.
No — Pharmacy First is open to anyone registered with an English GP. Just book online or call us; we'll do the rest.
Where it's clinically appropriate, yes — and at no charge if you'd normally get free NHS prescriptions. We follow the same NHS protocols a GP would.
No. Pharmacy First is a free NHS service. Standard prescription charges apply only if you'd normally pay for an NHS prescription.
Need treatment today? Book a slot.
3 Brighton Hill Parade, Basingstoke RG22 4EH · Open until 6:00 pm
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- Superintendent Pharmacist
- Sagar Lungiwala
- GPhC Registration Number
- 1096781
- Company Name
- Kesa Tech Ltd
- Company Number
- 11726902