Sore Throat – Waverton Pharmacy

Sore Throat Treatment in Waverton, Chester – NHS Pharmacy First

Free NHS sore throat assessment and treatment (prescription charges), no GP needed.

Years Experience

0 +

Pharmacy First – NHS Minor Ailments Service

Clinical assessment for ages 5 and over

Most sore throats are viral and settle on their own, but some need treatment. Using a simple clinical scoring tool, our pharmacists can assess sore throats in patients aged 5 and over and treat them where appropriate, free under NHS Pharmacy First (prescription charges).

Cost

Free on the NHS for eligible patients (Prescription Charges)

Ages

5 and over

Key Facts

What you need to know

Everything you need to know at a glance:

Promo!

Free NHS-eligible patients (prescription charges) walk in for a free sore throat assessment.

Why come to The Village Pharmacy for a sore throat

We use a validated scoring tool to decide the best treatment, so antibiotics are only used if the assessment suggests a bacterial cause, many sore throats don't need them. There's no need for a GP; we can assess and treat directly.