Pharmacy First: Sore Throat
Free NHS Pharmacy First assessment for acute sore throat (pharyngitis/tonsillitis) in anyone aged 5 and over. Complete a short screening questionnaire and, if suitable, book a free video consultation with our pharmacist.
Key facts
- Classification: Prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK
- Treatment category: Pharmacy first
- Price (if prescribed): from £0
- Typical supply: 0 days
- Availability: Available following an online consultation
- Prescriber review: every order is assessed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist
How does the online consultation for Pharmacy First: Sore Throat work?
- Complete a confidential online health questionnaire.
- A GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your answers and confirms whether the treatment is clinically appropriate.
- If approved, your medication is dispensed by the pharmacy and delivered in discreet packaging by tracked UK delivery.
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