Learn more about what your pharmacy can do for you

A new website has been launched to provide information about several NHS services that pharmacies in England are providing.

The website (communitypharmacy.org.uk) provides information on the following three NHS services:

·         Pharmacy First Service;

·         Blood Pressure Check Service; and

·         Pharmacy Contraception Service.

There is a separate page for each of the services on the website providing information about the three services and there are links to the NHS website to find a pharmacy that offers the service.

The website also explains that patients have a right to choose which pharmacy they use to receive NHS services.

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?

This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.

You can get help with the following seven conditions:

• Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)
• Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)
• Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)
• Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)
• Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)
• Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)

Published on 8 May 2026