Pharmacy First at Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy, Newark (NHS)

Fast NHS treatment for common conditions without waiting for a GP appointment

You can access the NHS Pharmacy First service at Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy in Newark.
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 advise you on the next best step,
including GP or urgent care referral where needed.

Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy, contact and address

Address:
Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy
47 Sherwood Avenue
Newark, NG24 1QH

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 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 quickly. If you are unsure whether your symptoms are suitable, speak to a member of the pharmacy team.

Pharmacy First in Newark

If you are looking for Pharmacy First services elsewhere in Newark, you can view our local service page:

Pharmacy First in Newark (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)