Thank you for taking part in this snap survey about Pharmacy First.
It takes just 2-3 minutes and you’ll only see questions that apply to you. Your feedback will help us to understand how people are using the service and how it could work better for everyone.
What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is the NHS service that allows pharmacists to supply prescription medicines to patients, including antibiotics, for 7 specific conditions, without reference to a GP:
Ear infection, 1-17 years
Impetigo, 1 year +
Infected insect bites, 1 year +
Shingles, 18 years +
Sinusitis, 12 years +
Sore throat, 5 years +
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, women 16-64 years
You can walk-in to a local pharmacy and request a consultation or you may be referred there by your GP practice or NHS111.
Local pharmacies are independent high‑street businesses, also known as chemists, and do not include GP practice dispensaries (such as those at Empingham Medical Centre, Market Overton Surgery or the Uppingham Surgery). Any resulting medication that is prescribed is subject to standard NHS prescription charges and applicable exemptions.
We'll use survey responses to help the NHS hear what is working well and how they can improve the service for people in Rutland.
We will publish our findings, but any information you have shared will be anonymous. Please read our privacy statement for more details.