Pharmaceutical
At South Street Pharmacy, we are dedicated to making essential healthcare accessible, efficient, and tailored to you. Our pharmacists are highly qualified to offer a wide range of clinical and dispensing services, helping you manage your health right here in the community.
List of NHS Services
- NHS Pharmacy First
- Prescription Dispensing
- Health Checks & Monitoring
- Disposal of unwanted medicine
- Signposting
- Support for self and and advice on over the counter medicines
- New medicines service – follow up support for patience starting new medicines
- Community Pharmacy Consultation service – referrals from NHS 111, GPs or A&E for minor illness or urgent medicine needs
- Contraception
- Emergency hormonal contraception
- Home delivery of medicine (charge may apply)
- Monitored dosage system (charges may apply)
Pharmaceutical Services
NHS Pharmacy First: Get Treated Sooner
The NHS Pharmacy First service allows you to get advice and treatment directly from our pharmacist for many common, everyday illnesses, often without needing a GP appointment. This means quicker access to care, helping you feel better faster.
Our pharmacist can clinically assess and, where appropriate, supply NHS prescription-only medicines (including antibiotics or antivirals) for the following seven conditions:
- Sinusitis (Ages 12+)
- Sore Throat (Ages 5+)
- Earache (Acute Otitis Media) (Ages 1–17)
- Infected Insect Bite (Ages 1+)
- Impetigo (Ages 1+)
- Shingles (Ages 18+)
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (Women aged 16–64)
If you are unsure whether you need to see a GP, simply ask us about Pharmacy First first—we’re here to help.
Efficient Prescription Dispensing
Your medication management should be simple and reliable. We ensure a seamless service for all your prescriptions:
- NHS and Private Prescriptions: We dispense all types of prescriptions accurately and quickly, with a pharmacist always available to answer your questions about dosage, side effects, and correct usage.
- Repeat Prescription Service: Easily order and manage your repeat medications with us. We can liaise directly with your GP surgery to save you time and ensure you never run out of essential medicines.
- Medication Reviews: If you take several different medications, our pharmacist can offer free advice on your current medication and review any new medication over the counter or prescribed by your GP.
Health Checks
Our pharmacists perform a variety of professional health checks and evaluations designed to help you proactively monitor and manage your well-being.
- Blood Pressure Monitoring: We offer free, fast, and accurate blood pressure checks. This is vital for assessing your risk of stroke and heart disease, with immediate advice on lifestyle changes or referral if needed.
- New Medicine Service (NMS): If you are starting a new medication for a long-term condition (like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure), the pharmacist will schedule follow-up appointments with you to ensure you are comfortable taking it and that it is working effectively.
What You Need to bring to your Appointment
A list of your medicines
Family Medical History
Your Medical History
