Pharmacy First at Holden’s Chemist Scawsby (NHS)
Local NHS treatment for common conditions without a GP appointment
You can access the NHS Pharmacy First service at Holden’s Chemist Scawsby.
Our trained pharmacy team can assess a range of common conditions and provide NHS treatment where appropriate,
without the need to wait for a GP appointment.
If Pharmacy First is not suitable for your symptoms, we will clearly advise you on the next best step,
including GP or urgent care referral where required.
Holden’s Chemist Scawsby, contact and address
Address:
Holden’s Chemist Scawsby
Unit 4, Barnsley Road
Doncaster, DN5 8QE
Service: NHS Pharmacy First provider
Conditions we can assess under 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
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16–64)
- Infected insect bites
- Impetigo
- Shingles (adults)
Eligibility depends on your symptoms and NHS criteria. The pharmacist will confirm whether Pharmacy First is appropriate during your consultation.
How to access Pharmacy First at this branch
You can access the Pharmacy First service by:
- Visiting the pharmacy and asking about Pharmacy First
- Being referred by NHS 111
- Being referred by your GP surgery
Many consultations can be offered on the same day. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are suitable,
please speak to a member of the pharmacy team.
Pharmacy First in Doncaster
If you are looking for Pharmacy First services elsewhere in Doncaster, you can view our local service page:
Pharmacy First in Doncaster (NHS)
When to seek urgent help
Pharmacy First is intended for non-emergency conditions.
If you have severe symptoms, rapidly worsening symptoms, or feel seriously unwell,
seek urgent medical help or contact NHS 111.
More NHS services: Pharmacy First (NHS)