Welcome to Greenford Pharmacy

Pharmacy First has launched in England which means you can now access expert advice and prescription medication directly from our pharmacist for 7 common conditions, eliminating the need to see your GP. 

The common conditions covered by the service include earache, impetigo, insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, and uncomplicated UTI's in women.

Having an expert on hand is invaluable when it comes to healthcare advice and treatment options, our pharmacists are here to help! With years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, they have the answers to your questions. We have a wide variety of over-the-counter treatments to choose from and for 7 common ailments we can even provide you with prescription strength medicine without a GP appointment.

You can receive advice and treatment for the health conditions listed below at pharmacies across England if you live in, and are registered with a GP practice, in England.

The age range and eligibility criteria is listed below for each of the 7 conditions included in the service: 

Conditions  -  Age Range / Eligibility Criteria

1 to 17 years old - This service is not suitable for patients suffering with recurrent acute otitis media (3 or more episodes in 6 months or four or more episodes in 12 months) 

Earache is a very common problem, especially in young children, but it can also affect adults. It can be painful but is not usually a sign of anything more serious and will often get better in a few days.  Although young children with earache tend to be fussy and irritable whilst tugging their ears.

1 year and over - This service does not cover patients suffering from bullous impetigo or recurrent impetigo (defined as 2 or more episodes in the same year)

Impetigo is a skin infection. It's important to remember that while impetigo is a very contagious skin infection, it's also usually not serious. Fortunately, it's usually easy to treat and can get better in just 7 to 10 days with the right care. 

1 year and over 

Insect bites and stings usually result in a red raised patch of skin. They can be extremely itchy and the inflammation can cause discomfort. Most insect bites and stings, though unpleasant, are not serious and can be easily treated, with the symptoms normally improving within a few hours or days.

Bugs that bite or sting include wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, spiders and midges.

18 years and over - This service is not suitable for pregnant individuals 

Shingles is an infection that causes an uncomfortable and often painful rash. The rash appears in blotches on the skin of one side of the body, often the chest and stomach area, however, it’s also possible for the rash to appear on the face, eyes, and genitals. 

12 years and over - This service in does not cover immunosuppressed individuals, or patients suffering with chronic sinusitis (sinusitis that causes symptoms that last for more than 12 weeks) 

Sinusitis is swelling of the nasal cavity, it causes stuffy, painful pressure and is common after a cold or flu. Although it can clear up on its own within a few weeks there are medicines which can help relieve your symptoms. 

5 years and over 

Sore throats are quite common but usually nothing to be concerned about. In most cases, they go away on their own within a week or so.

When you have a sore throat you may experience pain and discomfort. The throat can become red, scratchy and it could be painful or difficult to swallow, also your voice may become croaky or quiet.

Women aged 16-64 years - This service is not suitable for pregnant women, patients with a urinary catheter, or patients who have suffered from recurrent UTI (2 episodes in last 6 months, or 3 episodes in last 12 months)  

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect the bladder, kidneys and the tubes connecting to them. These are very common infections, especially for women.