PATIENT SERVICES
NHS Pharmacy First
& First Plus
Expert Healthcare Advice Without a GP Appointment
Pharmacy First
At M&D Green Pharmacy, we’re proud to offer NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, a free NHS service providing expert advice and treatment for minor illnesses and common conditions.
Your local pharmacist is the first point of contact for minor health concerns. No appointment is necessary—simply visit any M&D Green Pharmacy, and our trained pharmacy team will:
- Assess your symptoms
- Offer Expert Advice
- Provide NHS-approved medication (if required)
- Refer you to a GP, dentist, optometrist, or another NHS service if necessary
You can use NHS Pharmacy First Scotland if you are registered with a GP in Scotland or living in Scotland. If you're unsure, our team is happy to help.
What Can We Help With?
Our pharmacists can advise on and treat many common conditions, including:
- Skin conditions: Acne, eczema, impetigo, warts, verrucas, insect bites, cellulitis
- Pain & discomfort: Headaches, backache, period pain, haemorrhoids
- Cold & flu symptoms: Sore throat, blocked nose, cough, earache
- Allergies & infections: Hay fever, thrush, UTIs (in women), cystitis
- Digestive issues: Indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation
- Other conditions: Athlete’s foot, cold sores, threadworms, head lice, shingles, mouth ulcers
Find your nearest M&D Green Pharmacy today and get expert care without waiting for a GP appointment.
Pharmacy First Plus Service
In most M&D Green Pharmacies we have a Pharmacist Independent Pharmacist (IP) this service is for patients presenting in the community pharmacy with a common clinical condition, which is beyond the scope of the standard NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service, and would otherwise require onward referral to another healthcare professional.
The service includes the assessment and treatment of acute common clinical conditions, within the IPs competence. Conditions may include but are not limited to:
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Respiratory infections
- Ear, nose and throat
- Dermatological presentations
- Allergies
- Eye infections (in conjunction with local optometry services)
No appointment is necessary for a Pharmacy First Plus consultation. Simply visit your local M&D Green pharmacy and speak to a member of our pharmacy team for availability.
If you’d prefer to book a specific time, we also offer an appointment service for your convenience. Book your Pharmacy First Plus consultation at your local M&D Green pharmacy using the link below.
Book Pharmacy First Plus appointment
You can book with the Pharmacist or simply drop in — whatever suits you best.
