Pharmacy First in Great Barr
🩺 Pharmacy First in Great Barr, Birmingham
Skip the wait at your GP. With Pharmacy First, you can now access expert advice, treatment, and NHS-funded prescriptions for common minor illnesses – directly from your local pharmacist.
At Beacon Pharmacy in Great Barr, our trained team is ready to assess and treat a range of conditions, often providing same-day treatment, right when you need it most.
✅ What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is a new NHS service that allows community pharmacies to assess and treat certain minor health conditions — without needing a GP appointment or prescription.
This means faster, more convenient care for you — and less strain on your local surgery.
💡 Conditions We Can Treat
We can offer clinical assessment and NHS-funded treatment for the following:
- ✅ Earache (Acute Otitis Media): Ages 1–17
- ✅ Impetigo: Ages 1+
- ✅ Infected insect bites & stings: Ages 1+
- ✅ Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Ages 18+
- ✅ Sinusitis (Acute Rhinosinusitis): Ages 12+
- ✅ Sore throat (Acute Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis): Ages 5+
- ✅ Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Women aged 16–64
Our pharmacists are trained to assess symptoms, offer expert advice, and provide NHS-approved medications where appropriate.
Please note: Age and eligibility criteria apply. If you’re outside these criteria, our pharmacists can still offer advice and recommend appropriate care or refer you to another healthcare provider if necessary.
🕒 How It Works
- 1. Walk in or book an appointment
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2. Speak with our trained pharmacist
in a private consultation room - 3. Receive advice, treatment, or a prescription - all under NHS funding (if eligible)
🏥 Who Can Use Pharmacy First?
- ✅ Patients registered with a GP in England
- ✅ No GP referral needed
- ✅ NHS treatment at no cost (if eligible)
- ✅ Open to adults and children (age limits vary by condition)
If you’re not eligible for NHS treatment, we also offer private treatment options — fast, affordable and accessible.
📍 Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?
- ✅ Convenient Great Barr location
- ✅ Friendly, professional team
- ✅ Private consultation room
- ✅ Open extended hours and weekends
- ✅ Supporting your NHS and local community
We serve patients across Great Barr, Walsall, Perry Barr, and surrounding areas.
📍 Visit Us Today
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Beacon Pharmacy, 81 Collingwood Drive,
Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7JW - Phone: 0121 325 1203
- Email: pharmacy.fnj22@nhs.net
- Book an Appointment Online
📝 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be referred by my GP?
Q: Do I need to pay?
If you’re eligible for NHS prescriptions, the service is free. Otherwise, normal NHS charges may apply.
Q: What if the pharmacist can’t treat me?
Q: Can I use this service for my child?
⭐ Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?
- Local, friendly team in Great Barr
- GPhC registered pharmacy
- Same-day appointments often available
- Full vaccination records provided for your GP or school
🔗 Private Vaccinations
Book Online or Walk In Today
Our friendly pharmacists are available 6 days a week to support your health needs. You can:
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Book appointments online
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Walk-in without waiting
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Speak to us in confidence
💬 What Our Customers Say
