NHS Pharmacy First

Age 18 and over · Free NHS service in Bootle

Shingles treatment in Bootle

Be seen quickly by a pharmacist, with no GP appointment needed.

SK Chemists offers the NHS Pharmacy First service for shingles in Bootle. Shingles is best treated early, so see a pharmacist as soon as the rash appears. Where treatment is right for you, they can supply it without a GP appointment.

Book an appointment Call 0151 944 1013

Book your Shingles appointment

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

Free NHS servicePharmacy First, no charge to be seen

No GP appointmentBe assessed by a pharmacist directly

Local Bootle teamReal people, not a call centre

Private consultationSeen discreetly in the pharmacy

Shingles symptoms

Common signs include:

• A painful, tingling or burning feeling in one area of skin
• A rash, usually on one side of the body
• Fluid-filled blisters that scab over
• Feeling generally unwell

Is this service right for you?

Who this NHS service is for

• Adults aged 18 and over
• A new shingles rash
• Seen as soon as possible, ideally within 3 days of the rash starting

When to get different help

• A rash near or affecting the eye needs urgent help, contact your GP or NHS 111 the same day
• If you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system, the pharmacist will guide you to the right care
• Children and young people under 18 should see a GP

How it works at SK Chemists

1

Book or call in

Book a Pharmacy First appointment online, or call us. You can often be seen the same day.

2

Speak to the pharmacist

You are seen in private. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms and checks whether this service is right for you.

3

Get the right outcome

If treatment is appropriate, the pharmacist supplies it. If not, they advise the best next step. This is an NHS assessment, so treatment is only given when clinically appropriate.

Questions people usually ask

Do I need to see my GP first?

No. You can come straight to the pharmacy. For shingles, a pharmacist can assess you and, where appropriate, supply treatment without a GP appointment.

Is it free?

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.

Will I definitely be given medicine?

Not necessarily. The pharmacist assesses your symptoms and only supplies treatment if 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.

See all conditions covered by Pharmacy First at SK Chemists

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Contact SK Chemists

SK Chemists

516 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 5DW

Phone: 0151 944 1013

Website: www.skchemist.co.uk

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