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Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

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December 17, 2024 at 8:13 AM
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Your pharmacist can now treat you or give you medicines for some illnesses without you having to see a doctor first.

Find out more in this easy read: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
December 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Worried about an insect bite? Your local #NHS #Pharmacist can help 🪰

They offer expert advice and can provide prescription meds without seeing a GP. From common illnesses to the best remedies, they’ve got you covered.

http://www.nhs.uk/th...

#ThinkPharmacyFirst
September 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The new NHS ad is labelled "Get Well Sooner" and is carefully goal-focused, so initially seems wholly positive.

But, instead of 10 minutes sitting with your family GP, you're standing across a shop counter from a private sector worker - often by a queue within earshot - describing initimate detail.
Screenshot from video advertisement with NHS logo in top right corner and web address nhs.uk at bottom. Image of high street pharmacy with shop name overlaid as "It Burns When I Pee pharmacy". Caption "Pharmacists can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine" Screenshot from video advertisement with NHS logo in top right corner and web address nhs.uk at bottom. Image of high street pharmacy with shop name overlaid as "His Itchy Rash Is Spreading pharmacy". Caption: Subject to eligibility including 1-17 years old for earache prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies. Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
November 25, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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Some local #Pharmacies may have different opening hours over the #BankHoliday weekend ⏰

To find an open #Pharmacy near you, visit ⬇

nhs.uk/service-sear...

#HelpUsHelpYou #ThinkPharmacyFirst 💙
August 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Celebrating #WorldPharmacistsDay! Pharmacists do more than dispense meds—they counsel, collaborate, and enhance care. With new training, they're set to provide even more services in Australia. #WPD2025 #ThinkPharmacyFirst
September 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Did you know? For certain health conditions, your
#NHS #Pharmacist can provide prescription medicine, no GP appointment needed 💊

Save time and get the care you need faster ⏱️

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/help-us-help...

#NHS #HelpUsHelpYou #ThinkPharmacyFirst
January 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Your local #NHS #Pharmacy is here to help over the #MayBankHoliday weekend, they can advise on common illnesses and the best remedies for you 👨🏽‍🔬 💊

#ThinkPharmacyFirst but check their opening times before you go 👇🏽

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May 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, and pharmacy teams play a vital role in health care. Yesterday, The Queensland Guild was joined by Shadow Minister for Trade, Hon Grace Grace MP, and key industry stakeholders to celebrate World Pharmacists Day.

#WPD2025 #ThinkPharmacyFirst #CommunityPharmacy
September 26, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Infected insect bite? If needed, your #pharmacist can provide treatment, or some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacy first.
Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'my insect bite is getting bigger'.
May 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Did you know? For certain health conditions, your #NHS #Pharmacist can provide prescription medicine, no GP appointment needed 💊

Save time and get the care you need faster ⏱️

#HelpUsHelpYou #ThinkPharmacyFirst 💙

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/help-us-help-you
September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

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A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'My sore throat is getting worse pharmacy'. A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'
February 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Your pharmacist can now provide you with oral contraception, without a prescription or the need to see a GP.

Think Pharmacy First.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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From this autumn, NHS pharmacy first pharmacies will be able to assess and treat:

- migraine in adults
- outer ear infections in adults
- acne in young people and adults
- mild skin infections and scabies
- seasonal allergic rhinitis in
Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
September 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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The NHS #ThinkPharmacyFirst initiative is fantastic! 👏 As patient footfall grows, the AxisVoice AI assistant manages incoming calls so pharmacists can focus purely on face-to-face patient care, not on answering phones.
August 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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Infected insect bite? If needed, your #pharmacist can provide treatment, or some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Your pharmacist can now provide you with oral contraception, without a prescription or the need to see a GP.

Think Pharmacy First.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Earache? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Sinusitis? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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Impetigo? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

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August 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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UTI? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

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A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads I may have shingles pharmacy'
August 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
August 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Shingles? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads I may have shingles pharmacy' A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'
July 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Infected insect bite? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
A person is standing outside a pharmacy looking uncomfortable. The sign above the pharmacy reads 'my insect bite is getting bigger' A lower third box features in the bottom on the image. Text in the box reads: 'Think pharmacy first. Subject to age eligibility, including 12 years and over for sinusitis prescription medicine. Service available at majority of pharmacies.'
July 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM