Askern Pharmacy offers the NHS Pharmacy First service for eligible patients in England. Our pharmacy team can access symptoms, provide self-care advice, supply treatment where appropriate, and refer you onwards if you need a different level of care.
Pharmacy First is designed to improve access to care for patients with certain common conditions. Instead of waiting for a GP appointment, eligible patients can be seen by a community pharmacist for assessment, advice, and treatment where clinically appropriate.
Our role is to listen carefully, check symptoms against NHS service criteria, and make sure you get the safest next step. If Pharmacy First is not the right route for your symptoms, we will explain what to do next and where to seek further support.
Eligibility depends on age, symptoms, and NHS clinical criteria. Our team will confirm whether Pharmacy First is suitable during your consultation.
Assessment for sinus-related symptoms such as facial pain, pressure, and blocked nasal passages when NHS Pharmacy First criteria are met.
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Advice and clinical assessment for eligible patients with sore throat symptoms, including guidance on symptom control and treatment options.
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Support for redness, warmth, swelling, or discomfort following an insect bite where symptoms fit the Pharmacy First pathway.
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Assessment for patients with symptoms that may be consistent with impetigo, including advice on treatment and reducing spread.
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Prompt review for eligible patients with a new shingles-type rash so treatment advice can be provided as early as possible.
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Support for eligible women with lower urinary tract symptoms such as burning, urgency, or frequency, in line with NHS criteria.
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Help for children with earache symptoms where age and presentation fall within the NHS Pharmacy First service criteria.
Book AppointmentWe keep the process straightforward and focused on safe, timely care. If your symptoms fit the service, we will guide you through the next step during the same visit whenever possible.
Visit the pharmacy or contact the team so we can understand what is troubling you.
Our pharmacist will review symptoms, age criteria, medical history, and current medicines.
If the condition fits the pathway, we provide NHS advice and treatment where appropriate.
If you need GP, urgent care, or emergency support, we will signpost or refer you safely.
If you think your symptoms may fit the Pharmacy First service, contact our team or visit the pharmacy. We will help you understand the most appropriate next step.
11 Church Street, Doncaster, DN6 0PH