The Pharmacy First Service is part of an NHS initiative that enables our pharmacists to support you
with a variety of common health conditions. At Akram Pharmacy, our skilled and experienced
pharmacists can provide consultations, offering advice, reassurance, and, if necessary, prescribe medication to help manage your symptoms.
In most cases, you won’t need to book an appointment or visit your GP.
This means quicker treatment and more convenience for you – all at a time that suits you. The service is completely FREE* and there’s no need to book ahead. Just speak with our pharmacy team today to learn more
Impetigo
Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Impetigo is a skin infection that's very contagious but not usually serious. Anyone can get it, but it's more common in young children. With treatment, impetigo often gets better in a few days.
Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Sore Throat
Sore throats are very common and usually nothing to worry about. They normally get better by themselves within a week.
Ear-Ache
Sore Throat
Insect Bites
Earache and ear pain is common, particularly in young children. It can be painful, but is not usually a sign of anything serious.
Insect Bites
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Insect Bites
Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction.
Sinusitis (sinus infection)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection. It's common and usually clears up on its own within 4 weeks. But medicines can help if it's taking a long time to go away.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they're not always needed.
Shingles
Shingles
Shingles
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash. Get advice from the Pharmacy or 111 as soon as possible if you think you have it.