Our Pharmacy First service allows you to get expert help for common health concerns without the need to see your GP. At Forest Dispensing Chemist, our trained pharmacists can provide advice, treatment, and where appropriate, NHS-funded medicines for a range of minor illnesses and conditions. This means faster access to care, saving you time while ensuring you receive safe and effective treatment right in your local community.
Choosing Forest Dispensing Chemist for your Pharmacy First needs means accessing trusted, convenient healthcare right in your community. Our service is designed to save you time while ensuring you receive safe, professional care for common conditions.
No need to wait for a GP appointment; our pharmacists can help you on the spot.
Access prescription-only medicines for specific conditions under the NHS scheme.
Receive advice and treatment from trained healthcare professionals with years of experience.
We take time to understand your health needs and provide tailored advice.
At Forest Dispensing Chemist, our Pharmacy First service is designed to give you quick and easy access to healthcare for minor illnesses without the need for a GP appointment. Here are some of the most common questions patients ask about this service:
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows patients to access advice, treatment, and in some cases prescription-only medicines for common conditions directly from their pharmacy.
We can support with a range of minor illnesses including sore throats, ear infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sinusitis, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, and more.
If you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions, your treatment will also be free. Otherwise, standard NHS prescription charges may apply.
Yes, with your consent, we will update your GP to keep your medical records accurate and up to date.
GPhC Pharmacy Registration:
Forest Dispensing Chemists: 1040208
Pharmacist Name: Sanjay Chohan
GPhC Pharmacist Registration: 2074540
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