Pharmacy First

NHS Pharmacy First

Prescription-strength healthcare, no GP required!

Get treatment for a range of common health complaints without a visit to the doctor

Simply walk-in or book online to be seen

NHS-funded, FREE, service (or a prescription charge if you are not exempt)

Unwell and need to be seen fast?

Sick Woman

It's frustrating when you're unwell and can't get to see your GP when you need to:

You can't wait days to be seen by your doctor.

Family or work commitments mean you can't take time-off.

Concern that your condition could get worse.

You're not getting relief from over-the-counter medicines.

Does this sound familiar? We believe that you shouldn't have to put up with illness for any longer than necessary.

Get prescription-strength healthcare directly from your Pharmacist today.

The NHS Pharmacy First service offers medicines without a GP visit to quickly treat a variety of common ailments. 


We can provide medicines your doctor might supply directly to you, allowing you to feel better sooner, which means you can get on with work, family and life, quicker.


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What ailments does Pharmacy First cover?

Sinusitis

Head congestion, facial pain, pressure, and runny nose for over 7 days.

Earache (Acute otitis media)

Sudden and severe earache accompanied by fever, hearing loss, or difficulty sleeping. In-person consultation only.

Infected insect bites

Red, swollen, painful, or hot bites from insects like mosquitoes, bees, or spiders.

Impetigo

Contagious skin infection with red, crusty sores, usually around the mouth or nose.

Shingles

Painful rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, usually on one side of the body.

Urinary Infections

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women: Burning pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.

Sore throat

Pain or scratching sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands

How we can help

Be seen same-day

No more waiting for ages to be seen by a doctor. We offer same-day appointments, in person or remotely.

Get Expert healthcare

Experienced pharmacists ensure you receive the highest standards of care so you can be confident you're in safe hands and will feel better soon.

Free*, NHS-Funded

Pharmacy First is NHS-funded. It is free if you're exempt from prescription charges and only the standard prescription fee if you're not exempt.

Easy Steps to Access Pharmacy First

Book an appointment

Ready, set, go.

Access the service : Walk-in, call or book ahead, to get on track to feel better.

Receive expert treatment

We'll see you pronto!

Our pharmacist will assess your health concern in-person or remotely via a phone call, whichever suits.

Feel more confident

Get on with life

We'll dispense the medicine our pharmacist has prescribed, and you'll be on the road to recovery

First class healthcare, no compromise

Treating you right (away)

We'll see you quickly for conditions including: Ear pain, sore throat, thrush, eye infections. Starting treatment sooner means you'll feel better quicker.

Prescription Strength

Medicines we prescribe are the same as you would get from your GP, not simply counter-medicines you could obtain yourself.

Free or prescription fee

This is an NHS funded service - you won't be charged if you're exempt. You pay a prescription charge if you're not exempt.

No thank queue!

No more waiting in line. Our pharmacist will see you quickly, walk-in or book ahead online, we can see you in person or you can book a remote call.

End-to-end healthcare

We'll check your condition, including any medicines you're taking, before supplying an NHS-recommended treatment to get you feeling well.

Working with the NHS

We've partnered with the NHS to provide treatment quickly, which saves the NHS money and frees-up GP time for more severe illness.

Pierremont Pharmacy ONLINE SHOP!

Feeling unwell? Need pharmacy remedies but can't get out? Shop our online pharmacy. Click & Collect or home delivery.

What our patients say

Gem

Was having real problems finding a pharmacy that had antibiotics for my 3 yr old daughter. This pharmacy had them in stock and put them aside for me til i could get there. Staff were lovely, helpful and very friendly.

Deena Ralph

Thankyou to Stuart for delivering my husbands medication in this heat  your delivery drivers are great as are all the staff in the pharmacy when I phone up with any queries they are do helpful nothing is to much trouble Thankyou once again Deena & andy ralph

Anonymous

Staff very friendly, helpful and polite always provide great customer service and willing to go extra mile to help with your issues.

Janet Thompson

I think this is the best pharmacy in our local area! The staff are lovely and helpful and there is a range of services available including inoculations and travel bits and bobs together with a private area if you don’t want to discuss your ailments in front of all Broadstairs! They waste time and space on cosmetics etc just concentrating on the things you actually need from a pharmacy. Really knowledgeable staff make this without doubt the only option for a pharmacy.

Shane Graham Goldfinch

I always get my prescriptions from piermonts and never have any issues always all there very efficient and especially during these tough times when there workload is greater still no problem, best chemist I have ever used.

Carol West

My partner collects his prescription here every month. The staff are all so nice, so helpful and always happy to help. If there is ever a problem they will sort it out quickly and efficiently. Would not go anywhere else.

Moiragh Miller-Gordon

Thank you to everyone at Pierremont Pharmacy - always courteous and always helpful - nothing is too much trouble. Your kindness and care are very much appreciated. Thank you all.

Donna James

such a busy pharmacy but the staff are always ready to help

Tony Mechen

Fantastic service..... provided me with emergency medicine on 2 occasions now whilst I have been having difficulty getting my heart medication.


Highly recommend 🧡

Gem

Was having real problems finding a pharmacy that had antibiotics for my 3 yr old daughter. This pharmacy had them in stock and put them aside for me til i could get there. Staff were lovely, helpful and very friendly.

Deena Ralph

Thankyou to Stuart for delivering my husbands medication in this heat  your delivery drivers are great as are all the staff in the pharmacy when I phone up with any queries they are do helpful nothing is to much trouble Thankyou once again Deena & andy ralph

Anonymous

Staff very friendly, helpful and polite always provide great customer service and willing to go extra mile to help with your issues.

Janet Thompson

I think this is the best pharmacy in our local area! The staff are lovely and helpful and there is a range of services available including inoculations and travel bits and bobs together with a private area if you don’t want to discuss your ailments in front of all Broadstairs! They waste time and space on cosmetics etc just concentrating on the things you actually need from a pharmacy. Really knowledgeable staff make this without doubt the only option for a pharmacy.

Shane Graham Goldfinch

I always get my prescriptions from piermonts and never have any issues always all there very efficient and especially during these tough times when there workload is greater still no problem, best chemist I have ever used.

Carol West

My partner collects his prescription here every month. The staff are all so nice, so helpful and always happy to help. If there is ever a problem they will sort it out quickly and efficiently. Would not go anywhere else.

Moiragh Miller-Gordon

Thank you to everyone at Pierremont Pharmacy - always courteous and always helpful - nothing is too much trouble. Your kindness and care are very much appreciated. Thank you all.

Donna James

such a busy pharmacy but the staff are always ready to help

Tony Mechen

Fantastic service..... provided me with emergency medicine on 2 occasions now whilst I have been having difficulty getting my heart medication.


Highly recommend 🧡

FAQs

      What ailments are included in this service?

          The service is currently limited toi the following common ailments. We expect more conditions to be added in due course. 

          • Sinusitis
          • Earache (Acute otitis media)
          • Infected insect bites
          • Impetigo
          • Shingles
          • Urinary Infections 

          If you require care for a differnet problem you can always use or private prescription service. Our precribing pharmacist can porovide you with prescription-strength medication without the need to see a GP.

      Is there a charge for the Pharmacy First service?

          Pharmacy First is NHS-funded and is free if you're exempt from prescription charges; if you are not exempt from prescription fees, you would pay the standard prescription fee.

      Is this second-class healthcare?

          Our prescribing pharmacist has undergone additional training to prescribe the same medicines your GP might. We will take the same care you would expect from a doctor; this includes gathering information about your overall health and conducting a proper assessment before we consider prescribing any medication. 


          Your safety and well-being is paramount.

      Can I have a remote consultation?

          Yes! We offer remote consulation if you feel unable to attend in person. Simply call to discuss your concerns or book ahead online. 


          Please Note: Earache consultations are only available in person

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      How quickly can I be seen?

          You can book ahead if the timing is crucial, but you can also walk in; there may be a little wait depending on how busy we are, but we aim to see you as quickly as possible.

      Are the medicines supplied ones I can just buy?

          We can prescribe and supply prescription-strength medicines that can treat your condition. Not simply alleviate the symptoms. The NHS has recommended the medication we provide as part of this service. We will advise if there are alternatives we think might suit you better. 

      What if I still feel unwell after treatment?

          Let us know if you continue to feel unwell, and we can advise or, if necessary, refer you for further help.

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