NHS Pharmacy First

Age 5 and over · Free NHS service in Bootle

Sore throat treatment in Bootle

Be assessed by a pharmacist, with no GP appointment needed.

Smartts Chemist offers the NHS Pharmacy First service for acute sore throat in Bootle. A pharmacist can assess your symptoms using a recognised scoring system and, where treatment is right for you, supply it without a GP appointment.

Book an appointment Call 0151 922 4984

Book your Sore throat appointment

Free NHS Pharmacy First service at Smartts Chemist. Choose a time that suits you.

Free NHS servicePharmacy First, no charge to be seen

No GP appointmentBe assessed by a pharmacist directly

Local Bootle teamReal people, not a call centre

Private consultationSeen discreetly in the pharmacy

Sore throat (acute pharyngitis) symptoms

Common signs include:

• A painful or scratchy throat
• Pain when swallowing
• Swollen tonsils or glands in your neck
• A high temperature
• Bad breath or a hoarse voice

Is this service right for you?

Who this NHS service is for

• Anyone aged 5 and over
• Symptoms of an acute sore throat
• No GP appointment or referral needed, just book or call in

When to get different help

• Children under 5 should see a GP
• If you have a weakened immune system, the pharmacist will guide you to the right care
• Difficulty breathing, drooling or a muffled voice need urgent help, call 999 or go to A&E

How it works at Smartts Chemist

1

Book or call in

Book a Pharmacy First appointment online, or call us. You can often be seen the same day.

2

Speak to the pharmacist

You are seen in private. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms and checks whether this service is right for you.

3

Get the right outcome

If treatment is appropriate, the pharmacist supplies it. If not, they advise the best next step. This is an NHS assessment, so treatment is only given when clinically appropriate.

Questions people usually ask

Do I need to see my GP first?

No. You can come straight to the pharmacy. For a sore throat, a pharmacist can assess you and, where appropriate, supply treatment without a GP appointment.

Is it free?

The Pharmacy First consultation is a free NHS service. If you are supplied a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.

Will I definitely be given medicine?

Not necessarily. The pharmacist assesses your symptoms and only supplies treatment if it is clinically appropriate. If it is not, they will explain the best next step.

Do I need an appointment?

You can book online for a set time, or call in. Booking ahead means you are seen quickly and in private.

See all conditions covered by Pharmacy First at Smartts Chemist

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Contact Smartts Chemist

Smartts Chemist

42 Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 9HH

Phone: 0151 922 4984

Website: www.smarttschemist.co.uk

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