NHS Pharmacy First in Wistaston

Crewe Pharmacy is commissioned by the NHS to provide Pharmacy First, so patients in Wistaston can be assessed and, where clinically appropriate, treated for seven common conditions without a GP appointment — and without paying for the consultation.

Wistaston residents can be seen quickly for minor illnesses without joining the GP queue. As one of the closest Pharmacy First pharmacies, we are only a few minutes away when you or your child needs help.

Wistaston is a settled residential area on the western side of Crewe, popular with families. For everyday illnesses, our pharmacy is a quick and convenient alternative to waiting for a GP appointment.

As an NHS-commissioned Pharmacy First provider, we assess Wistaston patients confidentially, supply NHS treatment where the clinical pathway allows, and make sure anyone who needs further care is pointed to the right place.

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 Wistaston

Wistaston sits just west of Crewe town centre, so we are only a few minutes away along Crewe Road and Nantwich Road.

Serving postcodes: CW2, CW1

Clinically reviewed by Muhammad Usman Shafique, GPhC-registered pharmacist · Last reviewed June 2026