Pharmacy First in Doncaster (NHS)

Get NHS treatment for common conditions without a GP appointment

Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows you to receive assessment, advice, and treatment for certain common conditions
directly from a trained pharmacist. In many cases, you can be seen the same day without waiting for a GP appointment.

If you live in Doncaster or nearby, you can access NHS Pharmacy First in Doncaster at our local community pharmacies listed below.

Conditions covered by NHS Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First consultations may be available for the following conditions (subject to NHS eligibility criteria):

• Sore throat
• Earache (children and young people)
• Sinusitis
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16–64)
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles (adults)

Your pharmacist will confirm whether Pharmacy First is suitable during your consultation. If it is not appropriate, we will advise you on the next best step.

Where to access Pharmacy First in Doncaster

Pharmacy First consultations are available at the following Doncaster pharmacies:

• Holden’s Chemist Scawsby
  Unit 4, Barnsley Road, Doncaster, DN5 8QE
• Holden’s Chemist Bentley
  81 High Street, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0AP

Both locations offer private consultation rooms and trained NHS pharmacy teams.

How to access the service

You can access Pharmacy First in Doncaster by:

• Visiting the pharmacy and asking about Pharmacy First
• Being referred by NHS 111
• Being referred by your GP surgery

No GP appointment is needed to speak to a pharmacist.

What happens during a Pharmacy First consultation?

1. We ask about your symptoms and medical history
2. We confirm if you meet NHS eligibility criteria
3. We provide advice and treatment where appropriate
4. If needed, we refer you to another NHS service

All consultations follow NHS clinical guidance.

When to seek urgent help

Pharmacy First is for non-emergency conditions. If you have severe symptoms, are rapidly worsening,
or feel seriously unwell, seek urgent medical help or contact NHS 111.

Pharmacy First condition pages

Learn more about each condition and when Pharmacy First may be suitable:

• Sore throat
• Earache (children and young people)
• Sinusitis
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16–64)
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles (adults)

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