Pharmacy First

Expert care right on your doorstep

Feeling unwell but can't get a GP appointment? You may not need one. Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, our trained pharmacists at Stalbridge Pharmacy can assess, advise and where appropriate, treat a range of common conditions, all without a referral or an appointment. It's free, it's fast, and it's right here in the heart of Stalbridge.

For many everyday illnesses, your pharmacist is the right first port of call. You can phone ahead, speak to us in a private consultation room, and in most cases leave the same day with a clear plan and, if it's clinically needed, the right medicine. If your symptoms point to something that needs a doctor, we'll make sure you're referred on to the right place.

Each condition has its own NHS age and eligibility criteria. If you're not sure whether it applies to you, just ask, we're happy to check.

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NHS logo in blue and white

The conditions we can help with through NHS Pharmacy First

  • Outline drawing of a human ear with a green circle and lightning bolt symbols emerging from the ear, indicating sound or noise

    Earache

    (acute otitis media)

    1yrs to 17yrs

  • Outline illustration of a hand with soap bubbles indicating hand washing or cleanliness.

    Impetigo

    (bacterial skin infection)

    1 yrs and over

  • Line drawing of a bee with two pollen sacks and three small germs or bacteria around it.

    Infected insect bites

    1 yrs and over

  • Outline drawing of a beer bottle with bubbles inside

    Shingles

    18yrs and over

  • A minimalist black and white outline of a human nose with the internal structure of the nasal cavity highlighted in green, included two sides of the nasal passage.

    Sinus infection

    (Sinusitis)
    12yrs and over

  • Line drawing of a hand cradling a sprouting plant with curved leaves and a spiral root.

    Soar Throat

    5yrs and over

  • Line drawing of a human urinary system with a virus symbol near the bladder.

    UTI

    (Urinary tract infection - uncomplicated)
    Women 16yrs to 64yrs

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How it works

  • Step 1: Get in touch, walk in or call us. No appointment or GP referral is needed for the seven conditions above.

  • Step 2: Private consultation We'll talk through your symptoms in our private consultation room and carry out any checks needed.

  • Step 3: Assessment Our pharmacist follows an NHS-approved clinical pathway for your condition to decide the safest course of action.

  • Step 4: Treatment or referral If it's suitable, we'll provide treatment or an NHS prescription. If you need a GP or further care, we'll refer you on. The whole visit usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes.

A woman in a white shirt with black hearts is seated at a round table, holding a blood glucose meter. Across from her, another woman with medium-length hair and tattoos, wearing a purple shirt with an embroidered name tag, is sitting and looking at her. The room has a window with multiple potted plants on the windowsill and a bookshelf with medical supplies in the background.

Why choose Stalbridge Pharmacy?

Expert Care

Our pharmacists are highly trained and take the time to give you advice tailored to you.

Convenient & local

Our pharmacists are highly trained and take the time to give you advice tailored to you.

Community focused

We're a trusted part of the Stalbridge community and we treat every patient like a neighbour.

Let’s build our community together

“Knowledgeable, polite and efficient. Small selection but just what I needed with all the appropriate advice.”

~ Gilford Sweetenham