Searching for Pharmacy First near me? Both our Chislehurst pharmacies offer free, same-day NHS Pharmacy First treatment for seven common conditions. No appointment, no GP referral.
If you have searched for “Pharmacy First near me”, here is the short answer: both of our pharmacies in Chislehurst offer the NHS Pharmacy First service, you can usually be seen the same day, and you do not need an appointment or a GP referral. We look after people across Chislehurst, Bromley, Orpington, Sidcup, Bexley, Eltham and Mottingham, and this page explains where to find us and how to be seen quickly.
Chislehurst Pharmacy Group runs the full Pharmacy First service at both of its branches, so whichever is closer to you, you are covered:
Both are a short trip from Bromley, Petts Wood, Sidcup and the surrounding areas. If you are not sure which is nearest, call either number and we will point you to the closest one for you.
Pharmacy First is an NHS England scheme that lets a trained pharmacist assess and treat seven common conditions, and prescribe medicines including antibiotics where clinically appropriate, without you needing to see a GP first. It is free on the NHS, it does not affect your GP record, and in most cases you can be seen the same day you walk in. You can read the national detail on NHS England’s Pharmacy First scheme, or see how we run it at our two branches on our Pharmacy First service page.
Pharmacy First covers seven conditions. You can be assessed and, where appropriate, treated the same day for each of these:
We explain each condition, the symptoms to look for and who qualifies in our full guide: the seven conditions Pharmacy First covers. If your problem is not on the list, the pharmacist will still point you to the right place to get help.
No. Pharmacy First is a walk-in service, so you can come in during opening hours and ask for a Pharmacy First consultation. If you would rather check how busy we are first, or you want to be sure the right pharmacist is in, call the branch nearest you and we will let you know a good time to pop in. Most people are seen within a few minutes of arriving, and the consultation itself usually takes 10 to 15 minutes.
Let the team know you are there for Pharmacy First, and you will be taken into a private consultation room. The pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, how long you have had them and your relevant medical history, and may carry out a brief examination or a simple test. If treatment is suitable, you leave with it the same day. If your condition needs a GP or hospital instead, the pharmacist will explain why and make sure you know exactly what to do next.
Because we sit right on the Chislehurst and Bromley border, we are an easy Pharmacy First option for people across South East London and West Kent, including Bromley, Petts Wood, Orpington, Sidcup, Bexley, Eltham, Mottingham and Lewisham. Wherever you are coming from, the service works the same way: walk in, be assessed, and get treated the same day where appropriate.
If you are in Chislehurst, Bromley or the surrounding areas, yes. Both Chislehurst Pharmacy (BR7 5NP) and Pond Pharmacy (BR7 5AF) offer the full Pharmacy First service, and both are easy to reach from across South East London.
You can walk in during opening hours and ask for a Pharmacy First consultation. If you prefer, call ahead and we will tell you a quieter time to come in.
Yes. The consultation is free on the NHS. If you are prescribed a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt, the same as it would with a GP prescription.
Both are in Chislehurst, a few minutes apart: Chislehurst Pharmacy at 59 Chislehurst Rd, and Pond Pharmacy at 59 High St. Call either number and we will point you to whichever is closest and least busy.
Often yes, depending on the condition and their age. For example earache is covered from age one and sore throat from age five. Bring your child in and the pharmacist will assess whether Pharmacy First is right for them or whether a GP is the better route.
Pharmacy First is an NHS England service. Eligibility and clinical criteria apply, and treatment is provided where clinically appropriate following assessment by a pharmacist. This page is general information, not medical advice.
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