The Think Pharmacy First scheme allows you to receive treatment for certain minor health issues directly from our pharmacy colleagues with no GP visit required!

The Think Pharmacy First scheme is an NHS service designed to help you manage minor ailments, such as colds, sore throats, and many other conditions, by visiting your local pharmacy instead of a GP. You can walk into any Parkside Pharmacy and receive over-the-counter medication and advice for certain conditions, all without the need for a GP referral

Medicines can be supplied free of charge if you are exempt from NHS prescription charges.

Conditions We Can Help With:

Our trained pharmacy colleagues can help with a wide range of minor illnesses and provide advice or treatments for conditions such as:

• Aches & Pains
• Allergies
• Eye Care & Infections
• Ear Care & Pain
• Stomach Aches
• Skin Problems
• Cold & Flu
• Headaches
• Thrush
• Head Lice
• Threadworm
• Toothache

Our pharmacists can also now supply prescription only medicines to treat common conditions without you needing to see a GP under the Pharmacy First Service, saving you time and getting the treatment you require.

What are the common conditions:

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Sinusitis
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Earache
• Sore Throat
• Infected Insect Bite

How Does it Work?

• No Appointment Necessary: Simply walk in during our opening hours and talk to one of our experienced pharmacy colleagues.
• Free Advice: All our advice is provided for free, and for eligible patients, we can also provide free medications for certain conditions as part of the NHS scheme.
• Fast and Convenient: Skip the GP waiting times and get the care and treatment you need at your convenience.