Pharmacy First in Ealing
See a pharmacist, not a GP, for seven common conditions. Get expert NHS assessment, advice and prescription medicines where needed, all free and often the same day. No appointment or referral necessary.
How Pharmacy First works
A quick, three-step route to treatment, without the wait for a GP.
Pop in or book online
No GP appointment or referral needed, walk in or reserve a slot in seconds.
Speak to a pharmacist
A qualified NHS pharmacist assesses your symptoms in a private consultation room.
Get treated the same day
Receive advice, prescription medicines where appropriate, or an onward referral.
The 7 conditions we can treat
Tap a condition to learn more and book your free consultation.
Earache
Ear pain in children assessed quickly and treated, so they can get back to feeling well.
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The crusty, contagious skin infection treated with cream or antibiotics on the spot.
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A bite that's red, hot, swollen or spreading, seen fast before it gets worse.
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The painful shingles rash, early treatment matters most, so don't put it off.
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Blocked, painful sinuses that won't shift? Get assessed and treated without waiting for a GP.
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A painful, lingering sore throat checked for infection, with treatment where it's needed.
Learn more & bookUTI Treatment for Women
Urinary tract infections in women assessed and treated the same day, discreetly.
Learn more & bookWhy use Pharmacy First?
It's the fast, free NHS route to treatment for everyday health problems, handled by your local pharmacy team.
- Free on the NHS, no prescription charge exemptions to worry about
- No GP appointment or referral required
- Prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics, where clinically needed
- Seen by an NHS-trained pharmacist in a private room
- Same-day, often walk-in, skip the wait for a GP
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Come and see us
186 South Ealing Road, London W5 4RJ
2 min walk from South Ealing station (Piccadilly line) · free parking nearby
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Feeling unwell? Don't wait for a GP.
Speak to our pharmacist today, free, expert NHS care right on your doorstep in South Ealing.