Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with NHS prescriptions as well as support and treatments for minor health concerns.
Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals and have trained for five years. They can offer clinical advice, over-the-counter medicines and some prescription medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
If symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.
You can find a local pharmacy here. Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment. You can find out more about how they can help you here.
Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and can prescribe medicines that can help.
They may also be able to offer treatment and some prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP. These seven conditions are:
If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will offer you advice, treatment or refer you. They will then update your GP health record.
In some cases if you contact your GP practice with a minor illness that can be assessed and treated more quickly by a local community pharmacist (with your consent) they will send an electronic referral to the community pharmacy of your choice for a same day consultation.
All pharmacies in north east London provide the following services:
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