Pharmacy First at Riddings Pharmacy in Timperley

Get treated for common conditions without a GP appointment.

Pharmacy First is a free NHS service. A pharmacist at Riddings Pharmacy can assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions, so you can be seen quickly without waiting for a GP.

Free NHS consultation with a pharmacist
No GP appointment or referral needed
Treatment supplied where it is clinically appropriate
Seen privately by your local Timperley team

Book an appointment Call 0161 973 2951

Book your Pharmacy First appointment

Free NHS Pharmacy First service at Riddings Pharmacy. Choose a time that suits you.

Free NHS servicePharmacy First, no charge to be seen

No GP appointmentBe assessed by a pharmacist directly

Local Timperley teamReal people, not a call centre

Private consultationSeen discreetly in the pharmacy

Conditions we can treat under Pharmacy First

Pharmacy First covers these seven common conditions. Each has its own age range set by the NHS. Tap a condition to learn more, or book an appointment and the pharmacist will assess you.

UTI Burning when you wee, needing to go more often, or lower tummy pain. Women aged 16 to 64 Learn more Sore throat A painful throat that is not getting better on its own. Age 5 and over Learn more Sinusitis Blocked or painful sinuses, facial pressure or congestion. Age 12 and over Learn more Earache Ear pain in children, often alongside a cold or temperature. Age 1 to 17 Learn more Impetigo Red sores or blisters that crust over, often around the nose and mouth. Age 1 and over Learn more Shingles A painful rash, usually on one side of the body. Best seen early. Age 18 and over Learn more Infected insect bite A bite or sting that has become red, swollen, hot or painful. Age 1 and over Learn more

How Pharmacy First works

Book or call in

Book an appointment online or call us. You can often be seen the same day.

Speak to the pharmacist

You are seen privately. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms and checks the service is right for you.

Get the right outcome

If treatment is appropriate, the pharmacist supplies it. If not, they advise the best next step.

Questions people usually ask

Is Pharmacy First really free?

Yes. The Pharmacy First consultation is a free NHS service. If you are supplied a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.

Do I need to see my GP first?

No. You can come straight to Riddings Pharmacy. For the conditions covered, a pharmacist can assess you and supply treatment if it is appropriate.

Will I definitely get medicine?

Not always. This is an NHS assessment, so the pharmacist only supplies treatment when it is clinically appropriate. If it is not, they will explain the best next step.

Do I need an appointment?

You can book online for a set time, or call in. Booking ahead means you are seen quickly and in private.