Pharmacy First

Herefordshire residents can access an expanded healthcare service at a number of community pharmacies as part of NHS Pharmacy First service.

Pharmacies are often open for long hours and accessible to everybody. Highly trained pharmacists can now assess, treat, and where appropriate, supply NHS medicines for a range of medical conditions.

Advice from the pharmacist can be offered in a private consultation room and there’s often no need to book an appointment. You can telephone the pharmacy in advance before you visit if you want to and you may not need to visit the pharmacy if you can be helped over the telephone.

The Pharmacy First service can also provide free Blood pressure checks (for people aged over 40 - it's important to know your numbers!) and Contraception services. 

Visit the NHS website to find your nearest pharmacy offering these services.