Pharmacy First Service is a service whereby patients are encouraged to consult with their community pharmacist first rather than their GP, for a list of common conditions. The aim of a Pharmacy First Service is to move activity, including consultations and advice for common conditions, from GP practices to community pharmacies.
Pharmacy First Services
Emergency Hormonal Contraception
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women aged 16-64 years
Pharmacy First Pilot Service for Treatment of Shingles
| PGDs | Current version | Valid from |
| Nitrofurantoin PGD | V2.0 | 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027 |
| Trimethoprim PGD | V2.01 | 28th April 2025 to 31st March 2027 |
| Phenoxymethylpenicillin PGD | V01.30 | 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028 |
| Clarithromycin PGD | V1.1 | 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028 |
| Erythromycin PGD | V01.1 | 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028 |
| Ulipristal PGD | V3.0 | 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029 |
| Levonorgestrel PGD | V03.00 | 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029 |
| Desogestrel PGD | V2.1 | 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027 |
| Aciclovir PGD | V1.1 | 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027 |
| Valaciclovir PGD | V1.1 | 31st October 2025 to 30th October 2027 |
Privacy policy
The privacy policy below provides detailed information on why pharmacies collect personal information as part of this service, how it is used and the very limited conditions under which information may be disclosed to others.
Personal information that is governed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Privacy Notice for persons accessing the Pharmacy First Service(Docx)