Pharmacy First Sore Throat Assessment – Adults and Children (5 years and over)

Are you suffering from a sore throat or pain when swallowing? Our NHS Pharmacy First Sore Throat Service provides assessment and treatment for eligible patients aged 5 years and over, without needing a GP appointment.

Our pharmacists use nationally approved clinical assessment tools to determine whether antibiotics are appropriate or whether self-care is the best treatment.

Common symptoms of a sore throat include:

Sore throat
Pain when swallowing
Red or inflamed throat
Swollen tonsils
White spots or pus on the tonsils
Swollen glands in the neck
Fever (high temperature)
Headache
Feeling generally unwell
Bad breath
Loss of appetite

Most sore throats are caused by viral infections and improve within 7 to 10 days without antibiotics. Some bacterial throat infections may benefit from antibiotic treatment following assessment.

Who can use this service?

Patients aged 5 years and over
Face-to-face consultation only
Available through the NHS Pharmacy First Service

Our experienced pharmacists can assess your symptoms, advise on the most appropriate treatment, supply NHS medicines where appropriate, or refer you to your GP or hospital if further assessment is required.

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