Did you know that pharmacists can provide expert advice and treatment for a range of common health issues?

Find a pharmacy near you for expert care and support.

Pharmacists offer advice on a range of illnesses, including coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains. They can also give advice on medicines and offer prescription medicine for the following conditions, without you needing to see a GP:

• earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
• sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
• sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
• urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
• shingles (aged 18 years and over)
• impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
• infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)

Most pharmacies can provide prescription medicine for these conditions but contact them before visiting to check. You can find your nearest pharmacist through the link at the top of this page.

If you are not within these age ranges, a pharmacist can still offer advice and support decisions about self care treatment with over the counter medicines, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.

If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will offer you advice, treatment or refer you to a GP or other health professional if needed. They will also update your GP health record, but your information will not be shared with anyone else.