Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First at Oakwood Pharmacy – Woodhouse Eaves

Need quick treatment for a minor illness without the wait? Pharmacy First makes it easier than ever to get expert care directly from your local pharmacy. At Oakwood Pharmacy, we provide fast, convenient access to advice and treatment, helping you feel better sooner without needing a GP appointment.

What Is the Pharmacy First Service?

The Pharmacy First service allows patients to receive advice and treatment for common conditions directly from a pharmacy. It’s designed to reduce pressure on GP surgeries while giving you quicker access to care. You can walk in or be referred, and in many cases, treatment (including NHS prescriptions where appropriate) can be provided on the spot.

Conditions We Treat Under Pharmacy First

At Oakwood Pharmacy, we can assess and treat the following 7 common conditions

Sinusitis

Relief for sinus pressure, congestion, and facial pain.

Sore throat

Quick treatment to ease pain and inflammation. 

Acute otitis media

Support for ear infections causing pain and discomfort.

Infected insect bites

Care for swollen, red, or painful bites.

Impetigo

Treatment to manage this common skin infection.

Shingles

Early care to reduce pain and complications.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Discreet help for urinary symptoms.

Why Choose Oakwood Pharmacy? 

We believe healthcare should feel accessible, personal, and reassuring. At Oakwood Pharmacy, you benefit from: 

  • Expert pharmacist consultation service with no appointment needed. 
  • Friendly, experienced pharmacists you can trust. 
  • Private consultation for your comfort. 
  • Fast access to treatment and advice. 

We’re here to support your health – quickly, safely, and locally. 

Feel Better Sooner with Pharmacy First at Oakwood Pharmacy 

Visit our pharmacy in Woodhouse Eaves today for Pharmacy First support. We’re here for patients across Loughborough, Quorn, Mountsorrel, Coalville, Barrow upon Soar, and Woodhouse. 

Skip the wait; get the care you need today. 

FAQs

Q1. What is the Pharmacy First service?

Pharmacy First allows you to get treatment for common conditions directly from a pharmacist without needing a GP appointment. 

Yes, under Pharmacy First, pharmacists can supply certain prescription-only medicines where clinically appropriate. 

The service covers sinusitis, sore throat, acute otitis media, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women.

If needed, the pharmacist will refer you to a GP or another healthcare service to ensure you receive appropriate care. 

Yes, some conditions under Pharmacy First can be treated in children, depending on age eligibility. Our pharmacist will advise accordingly. 

No, you do not need a GP referral. You can walk into the pharmacy directly and get checked.