See a pharmacist in Crewe for seven common conditions

NHS Pharmacy First lets our pharmacist in Crewe assess and treat seven common conditions that used to need a GP. You come into our Nantwich Road pharmacy, talk through your symptoms privately, and the pharmacist follows the NHS clinical pathway to decide whether to give you treatment, advice, or a referral. It's a quick, walk-in route to care for everyday illnesses.

Our Crewe pharmacist can help with seven conditions: earache in children aged 1 to 17, an acute sore throat, sinusitis, an infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles, and an uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women aged 16 to 64. Each has its own age and symptom criteria. If your problem falls outside these, we'll still advise you and point you to the right care.

Yes, the Pharmacy First consultation is free — it's funded by the NHS, so there's no charge to be seen at our Crewe pharmacy. If the pharmacist supplies a medicine, the standard NHS prescription charge applies unless you're exempt, for example if you have a valid exemption or pre-payment certificate. The assessment itself never costs you anything.

No appointment is needed for the seven Pharmacy First conditions — you can simply walk into our Nantwich Road pharmacy during opening hours, Monday to Saturday. There's no referral required either. If the consultation room is busy when you arrive, there may be a short wait, but in most cases you'll be seen the same visit. You can also call 01270 215837 first.

Yes, children can be seen for several conditions. Earache is covered for children aged 1 to 17, while sore throat, impetigo, infected insect bites and shingles have their own age ranges that include younger patients. A parent or carer should be present for a child's consultation. Our pharmacist will confirm whether your child meets the criteria and treat them or refer on as needed.

Bring a list of any medicines you take, details of allergies, and the dates of birth for anyone being seen. It helps to know your symptoms and how long you've had them. For a child, a parent or carer should come along. You don't need an NHS number or referral letter, but having one to hand can speed things up at our Crewe pharmacy.

Yes, in most cases Pharmacy First is a same-day service. Because no appointment or GP referral is needed, our Crewe pharmacist can usually assess you and, where clinically appropriate, supply NHS treatment during the same visit. This makes it a fast option for conditions like a UTI or shingles, where starting treatment promptly matters. Calling 01270 215837 ahead can help us be ready for you.

If your condition or symptoms fall outside the Pharmacy First criteria, our pharmacist won't simply turn you away. We'll give you safe advice, suggest over-the-counter options where suitable, and direct you to the most appropriate care — whether that's your GP, NHS 111, or urgent treatment. You'll leave knowing the right next step rather than being left to work it out alone.

Sometimes. For certain conditions, such as a sore throat, impetigo, sinusitis or a UTI, our Crewe pharmacist can supply antibiotics on the NHS when the national clinical pathway shows it's appropriate. Antivirals may be supplied for shingles. They will only prescribe when it's genuinely needed, since careful, responsible use of antibiotics helps keep them effective for everyone.

Pharmacy First covers seven specific common conditions and is delivered by a pharmacist, usually without an appointment, so it's often faster than waiting for a GP. Your GP handles the full range of health concerns, ongoing conditions and anything complex. The two work together: our Crewe pharmacist treats what falls within the service and refers you to your GP whenever further assessment is the safer choice.