Pharmacy First
Almost all pharmacies now offer the Pharmacy First service, giving advice and, if needed, NHS medicines to treat seven common health conditions – and all without the need for a GP appointment.
Acute otitis media* | 1 to 17 years |
Impetigo | 1 year and over |
Infected insect bites | 1 year and over |
Shingles | 18 years and over |
Sinusitis | 12 years and over |
Sore throat | 5 years and over |
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women 16-64 years |
* Distance selling pharmacies will not complete consultations for acute otitis media.
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Ashford Medical Partnership will be closed between the hours of 13:00 – 18:30 on the dates shown below for PLT
- April 2025 – No PLT
- Wednesday 7th May 2025
- Tuesday 24th June 2025
- Wednesday 9th July 2025
- Tuesday 5th August 2025
- Wednesday 3rd September 2025
- Wednesday 29th October 2025
- Wednesday 19th November 2025
- December 2025 – No PLT
- January 2026 – No PLT
- Wednesday 11th February 2026
- Tuesday 3rd March 2026