NHS Pharmacy First · Shavington
NHS Pharmacy First in Shavington
NHS Pharmacy First for Shavington — free, same-day treatment for seven common conditions from a pharmacist, with no GP appointment and no charge.
NHS-commissioned service
Crewe Pharmacy is commissioned by the NHS to provide Pharmacy First, so patients in Shavington can be assessed and, where clinically appropriate, treated for seven common conditions without a GP appointment — and without paying for the consultation.
For Shavington residents, our nearby location makes us a practical alternative to waiting days for a GP or sitting in A&E for a minor illness. You are assessed privately and, where it is clinically right, treated the same day under the NHS service.
Shavington is a growing village just south of Crewe, home to many young families. NHS Pharmacy First lets our pharmacist assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP referral, which is often the quickest way to be seen.
Crewe Pharmacy is commissioned by the NHS to provide Pharmacy First, and our position on Nantwich Road, a short drive from Shavington, makes us easy to reach when you need to be seen without a long wait.
The 7 conditions we can treat
- Sore Throat Age 5 and over
- Sinusitis Age 12 and over
- Earache (Acute Otitis Media) Age 1 to 17
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Women aged 16 to 64
- Impetigo Age 1 and over
- Infected Insect Bites Age 1 and over
- Shingles Age 18 and over
Getting to us from Shavington
Shavington lies just south of Crewe, a few minutes by car up the A500 and Newcastle Road towards our pharmacy on Nantwich Road.
Serving postcodes: CW2
Clinically reviewed by Muhammad Usman Shafique, GPhC-registered pharmacist · Last reviewed June 2026
NHS Pharmacy First in Shavington — FAQs
How do I get to the pharmacy from Shavington?
A short drive north into Crewe via Newcastle Road and the A500 — only a few minutes from the village.
Do I have to live in Crewe to use Pharmacy First here?
No. Pharmacy First is available to Shavington residents whichever GP practice you are registered with.
Why choose a pharmacy over waiting for a GP?
For the seven covered conditions the pharmacist can assess and treat you the same day, often faster than a routine GP appointment.