Skip the GP wait. Get immediate NHS advice, clinical diagnostics, and prescription treatments for 7 common conditions.
Expert Clinicians
Each clinical service is safely delivered across our eleven London branches by fully qualified Chana Chemist pharmacists with advanced, specialised clinical training.
Private Consultation Rooms
Every branch features a confidential space to discuss your medical history safely.
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NHS Pharmacy First Clinic
The innovative NHS Pharmacy First initiative completely transforms how you access community healthcare. This advanced service empowers our clinical pharmacists to fully assess, diagnose, and directly prescribe prescription-strength medications—including antibiotics if appropriate—for seven common acute conditions, saving you a lengthy wait at your GP surgery .
The 7 Conditions Treated In-Branch
If you or your family members are experiencing symptoms of any of the following conditions, you can walk directly into a Chana Chemist branch for clinical treatment :
- Sinusitis: For adults and children aged 12 years and over .
- Sore Throat: Clinical assessments for patients aged 4 years and over .
- Acute Otitis Media (Earache): Ear examinations for children aged 1 to 17 years old .
- Infected Insect Bites: Targeted therapies for patients aged 1 year and over .
- Impetigo: Effective treatment for adults and children aged 1 year and over .
- Shingles: Rapid antiviral support for adults aged 18 years and over .
- Uncomplicated UTIs: Direct treatment paths for women aged 16 to 64 years old .
A Rapid, Professional Consultation Alternative
Our clinical team utilizes advanced diagnostic equipment, such as otoscopes for detailed ear inspections, inside our private consultation rooms. If your condition is covered, we dispense the required prescription medications directly on the spot under standard NHS terms.
With 11 branches across London, expert care is always just around the corner.
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Find clear, expert guidance from our clinical team on eligibility, what to expect, and how we support your health journey.
No appointment is necessary. You can simply walk directly into any of our 11 London branches and ask to speak to the pharmacist about the Pharmacy First scheme, or book an urgent time slot online to minimize your waiting time.
If you are normally exempt from NHS prescription charges, your treatments under Pharmacy First are entirely free. If you pay for your prescriptions, the standard NHS prescription levy will apply per item dispensed.
Our pharmacists are highly trained triage clinicians. If our assessment reveals that your condition is complicated, severe, or falls outside the Pharmacy First boundaries, we will safely refer you directly to your GP, an urgent care centre, or A&E.
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