NHS PHARMACY FIRST SERVICE

Free* NHS Treatment in Denton, Manchester

See one of our pharmacists for assessment and treatment of 7 common conditions. If medication is clinically appropriate and prescribed, *standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are exempt.

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Medication charges may apply if prescribed
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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

7 Common Conditions Treated

Under Pharmacy First, our pharmacists can assess and treat these conditions. The consultation is free for everyone. Where medication is clinically appropriate and prescribed, standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are exempt.

Sinusitis

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 12 and over
Key symptoms
Facial pain or pressure, blocked or runny nose, reduced sense of smell, lasting more than 10 days.
When we cannot treat
Severe symptoms, signs of complications, immunocompromised patients, or pregnancy (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Sore Throat

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 5 and over
Key symptoms
Sore throat, pain on swallowing, fever, tonsillar exudate.
When we cannot treat
Severe or life-threatening symptoms, peritonsillar abscess, suspected epiglottitis, immunocompromised patients.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Earache (Otitis Media)

Who it's for
Children aged 1 to 17
Key symptoms
Ear pain, fever, irritability, reduced hearing.
When we cannot treat
Under 1 year, perforation of the eardrum, grommets in situ, recurrent episodes, immunocompromised.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Infected Insect Bite

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 1 and over
Key symptoms
Redness, swelling, warmth and pain around the bite site, signs of infection.
When we cannot treat
Systemic infection, severe allergic reaction, large area of spreading redness, immunocompromised.
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Impetigo

Who it's for
Adults and children aged 1 and over
Key symptoms
Sores, blisters and crusting — typically on the face, hands or scalp.
When we cannot treat
Widespread or severe infection, immunocompromised, recurrent episodes (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Treated with a topical treatment for localised infection, or oral antibiotics where the infection is more widespread.
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Shingles

Who it's for
Adults aged 18 and over
Key symptoms
Painful rash, blistering on one side of the body, burning or tingling sensation.
When we cannot treat
Involvement of the eye or ear, immunocompromised, pregnant, or beyond 24 hours from rash onset (too late for antivirals).
If appropriate
Antiviral therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Who it's for
Women aged 16 to 64 (uncomplicated UTI only)
Key symptoms
Dysuria, frequency, urgency, suprapubic pain.
When we cannot treat
Men, pregnant women, under 16, over 64, recurrent UTIs (2+ in 6 months), catheter users, symptoms lasting more than 7 days, or fever/loin pain (refer to GP).
If appropriate
Antibiotic therapy under PGD where clinically indicated.
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HOW IT WORKS

Three Simple Steps To Treatment

No referral, no red tape — just expert NHS care when you need it

1

Walk In or Book

Visit Denton Pharmacy during opening hours or book a convenient slot online. No GP referral needed.

2

Pharmacist Assessment

Our trained pharmacist will assess your symptoms in a private consultation room and determine the best treatment.

3

Receive Treatment

If treatment is clinically appropriate, your pharmacist can supply medication on the spot. Standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are exempt.

Pharmacist consultation at Denton Pharmacy
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Who Is Eligible?

You do not need to be registered with a GP to use this service. Simply walk in to Denton Pharmacy. Each of the 7 conditions has its own age and clinical criteria — for example, UTI treatment is available for women aged 16-64 only. If your condition requires further investigation, our pharmacist will refer you to the appropriate NHS service.

You do not need to be registered with a GP to use this service. Simply walk in to Denton Pharmacy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pharmacy First — Your Questions Answered

The consultation with our pharmacist is free for everyone. If medication is clinically appropriate and prescribed, standard NHS prescription charges apply (currently £9.90 per item) unless you are in an exempt group.

If treatment is needed and prescribed, standard NHS prescription charges apply — currently £9.90 per item. You pay nothing if you are exempt. Exempt groups include those under 16, aged 60 or over, pregnant women (and those who have had a baby in the last 12 months with a valid exemption certificate), people on certain benefits, and anyone holding a valid NHS prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

No. That's the whole point of Pharmacy First — you can come directly to Denton Pharmacy without a GP appointment or referral.

No. You do not need to be registered with a GP to use this service. Simply walk in to Denton Pharmacy.

We can treat 7 common conditions: sinusitis, sore throat, earache (otitis media), infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Each condition has its own age and clinical criteria — for example, UTI treatment is for women aged 16-64 only.

If our pharmacist determines that your condition needs further investigation or treatment beyond our scope, we'll refer you to the appropriate NHS service, such as your GP or urgent care.

Yes, several conditions can be treated in children, but the age criteria vary by condition. For example, earache is for children aged 1-17, sore throat from age 5, sinusitis from age 12, and shingles for adults aged 18 and over. UTI treatment is limited to women aged 16-64.

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Don't wait weeks for a GP appointment. Visit Denton Pharmacy for a free NHS Pharmacy First consultation — walk in or book a slot online. No GP registration required. Standard NHS prescription charges apply to any medication unless you are exempt.

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