NHS PHARMACY CONTRACEPTION SERVICE (PCS)

Access routine oral contraception for the first time or as a repeat request, direct from our Pharmacy.

• No GP or prescription required
• A FREE (NHS-funded) service.
• Walk-in service - no appointment necessary..
• Takes just 10 minutes
• Note, we also offer emergency contraception ("morning after pill")

Alcohol Reduction

Nalmefene Hydrochloride dihydrate (Selincro®) 

Smoking Cessation

Varenicline tablets (Champix®)

Bupropion tablets (Zyban®)

Weight Loss

Naltrexone hydrochloride +

Bupropion hydrochloride Tablets (Mysimba®)

Liraglutide (Saxenda®) "Skinny Jab"

Orlistat Capsules (eg. Xenical®)

Erectile Dysfunction

Sildenafil (eg. Viagra®)

Vardenafil (eg. Levitra®)

Tadalafil (eg. Cialis®)

Hair Loss

Finasteride (Propecia® and any generic) 1mg film-coated tablets

Premature Ejaculation

Dapoxetine hydrocholride (Priligy®) 30 mg and 60 mg film-coated tablets

Urinary Incontinence

Darifenacin hydrobromide (Emselex®) 7.5 mg and 15 mg tablets

Oxybutynin hydrochloride (Ditropan®) 5 mg tablets

Fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz®) 4 mg and 8 mg tablets

Propiverine hydrochloride (Detrunorm®) 15 mg, 30 mg and 45 mg tablets

Tolterodine tartrate (Detrusitol® and any generic) 2 mg and 4 mg tablets

Speak to our Pharmacist about prescription-level treatments for common health problems.

Acid reflux

Esomeprazole (Nexium®and any generic) 20mg and 40mg tablets and capsules

Lansoprazole (any generic) 15 mg or 30 mg tablets or capsules

Rabeprazole sodium (any generic) 10 mg Tablets

Alcohol reduction

Nalmefene hydrochloride dihydrate once-daily tablet (Selincro®)

Back pain

Naproxen (any generic) 250mg tablets

Ear infection

Antibiotic ear drops

Haemorrhoids

Hydrocortisone cinchocaine hydrochloride (Proctosedyl®) 0.5 %ww 0.5 %ww ointment and suppositories

IBS

Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan®) 10 mg tablets

Migraine

Erenumab monthly injection (Aimovig®)

Sumatriptan succinate tablets or nasal spray (eg. Imigran®)

Zolmitriptan tablets or nasal spray (eg. Zomig®)

Almotriptan tablets (eg. Almogran®)

Eletriptan tablets (Relpax®)

Frovatriptan tablets (eg. Migard®)

Naratriptan tablets (eg. Naramig®)

Rizatriptan tablets (eg. Maxalt®)

Over the counter products - tablets

Nausea and sickness

Metoclopramide (Moxolon® and any generic) 10 mg tablets

Respiratory

Salbutamol (any generic) 100 micrograms/metered dose inhalation

Smoking cessation

Varenicline twice-daily tablets (Champix®)

Bupropion twice-daily tablets (Zyban®)

Weight loss

Naltrexone hydrochloride/bupropion hydrochloride twice-daily tablet (Mysimba®)

Liraglutide daily injection (Saxenda®)

Orlistat thrice-daily tablet (eg. Xenical®)

You can now obtain prescription-strength medication for a range of common ailments, direct from your Pharmacist - No GP, prescription or appointment required. 

Are you unwell and can't see your GP? We can help.

• Expert health care

We ensure you receive the highest standards of care and prescription strength treatments we can supply will soon have you feeling better.

• Nothing extra to pay

Pharmacy First is NHS-funded and is free if you're exempt from prescription charges and only the standard prescription fee if you're not exempt.

• Same-day consultations

No more prolonged waits to be seen by a doctor

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE COVERED BY THIS SERVICE?

Sinusitis

Head congestion, facial pain, pressure, and runny nose for over 7 days

Sore throat

Pain or scratching sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands

Earache

Sudden and severe earache accompanied by fever, hearing loss, or difficulty sleeping.

Infected insect bites

Red, swollen, painful, or hot bites from insects like mosquitoes, bees, or spiders.

Impetigo

Contagious skin infection with red, crusty sores, usually around the mouth or nose.

Shingles

Painful rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, usually on one side of the body.

Urinary Infections ("Cystitis")

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women: Burning pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE:

Walk-ins to the pharmacy are welcome, or call for a phone person consultation. (Note: the Earache service can only be carried out if you attend the pharmacy)

Flu jab

Vaccinations

Flu test n' treat

Hayfever

Pneumococcal

Vaccine

Respiratory Issues

Strep A.

Penicillin VK (or any generic) Tablets 250 mg

Phenoxymethyl Penicillin (or any suitable generic) 125mg/5ml Oral Solution Sugar Free

Clarithromycin (or any suitable generic) 250 mg film-coated tablets

Chlamydia

Doxycycline (any generic) – for the treatment of chlamydia - 100 mg tablets or capsules

Erectile Dysfunction

Sildenafil tablets (eg. Viagra®)

Vardenafil tablets (eg. Levitra®)

Tadalafil tablets (eg. Cialis®)

Gonorrhea

HIV Testing

HIV patient self test kit (single)

HIV point-of-care test kits (pack of 10)

Morning After Pill

Ulipristal acetate (EllaOne®) 30 mg tablets

Levonorgestrel (Levonelle® and any generic levonorgestrel) 1.5mg tablets

Oral Contraception

Combined oral contraceptives (COC)

Monophasic 21 day pills: One pill daily for 21 days and then no pills for the next seven days

Phasic 21 day pills: One pill daily for 21 days and then no pills for the next seven days. Phasic must be taken in the right order

Every day pills (phasic and monophasic): Pills taken daily, with 21 active pills and 7 inactive (dummy) pills in a pack. Pills must be taken in the right order

Monophasic pills: Each pill has the same amount of hormone

Phasic pills: Packs contain two or three sections of different coloured pills, each containing a different amounts of hormones

Progestogen-only oral contraceptives (POP)

- 3-hour progestogen-only pill: must be taken within 3 hours of the same time each day

12-hour progestogen-only pill (desogestrel progestogen-only pill): must be taken within 12 hours of the same time each day

Premature Ejaculation

Dapoxetine hydrocholride (Priligy®) 30 mg and 60 mg film-coated tablets

Thrush

Hydrocortisone, miconazole nitrate (Daktacort®) 2% w/w, 1% w/w cream and ointment

Clotrimazole (Canesten®) 10% w/w vaginal cream

Clotrimazole, hydrocortisone acetate (Canesten HC®) 10 mg , 11.2 mg cream

Urinary Tract Infection

Nitrofurantoin (any generic) 50 mg tablets

Acne

Clindamycin and tretinoin topical gel (Treclin®)

Isotretinoin topical gel (Isotrex®)

Isotretinoin and erythromycin topical gel (Isotrexin®)

Azelaic Acid topical cream (Skinoren®)

Cold Sore

Aciclovir (any generic) 200mg tablets and 200mg/5ml Oral Suspension

Dermatitis

Betamethasone Valerate BP 0.122% W/W cream

Facial Hair Removal

Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate (Vaniqa®) 11.5% cream

Fungal Infection

Miconazole nitrate (Daktarin®) 2% cream

Hydrocortisone, miconazole nitrate (Daktacort®) 2% w/w and hydrocortisone 1% w/w

Hives

Fexofenadine hydrochloride (any generic) 180mg film-coated tablets

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride (any generic) 25 mg film-coated tablets

Impetigo

Fusidic acid (Fucidin® and any generic) 20 mg/g cream

Psoriasis (plaque)

Calcipotriol (Dovonex®) Ointment

Betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol monohydrate (Dovobet®) 50 microgram/g + 0.5 mg/g gel

Psoriasis (scalp)

Betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol monohydrate (Dovobet®) 50 microgram/g + 0.5 mg/g gel

Rosacea

Brimonidine tartrate (Mirvaso®) 3 mg / g gel

Chicken Pox 

Live attenuated varicella-zoster vaccine (Varilrix®) powder and solvent for solution for injection

Varicella Vaccine, live (Varivax®) powder and solvent for suspension for injection

Flu

Vaccinations

Hepatitis B 

Vaccinations

HPV 

Human papillomavirus 2-valent vaccine (Cervarix®) suspension for injection

Human papillomavirus 4-valent vaccine (Gardasil®) suspension for injection

Human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine (Gardasil 9®) suspension for injection in a pre-filled syringe

Meningitis ACWY

Vaccines

Meningitis B

Vaccines

MMR

MMR Vaccination (NHS)

Measles cases are on the rise in Manchester.

Get protection from our pharmacy today.

- Measles can lead to blindness and deafness.

- Babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immunity are at risk of complications.

- If you have symptoms, stay at home and call 111 or your GP

- We can vaccinate from age 5 years up

Walk in or book online today

NHS MMR Vaccine Service - Available today.

Learn more about the NHS MMR vaccine service

Pneumococcal

Vaccine

Shingles

Shingles (herpes zoster) vaccine (live) (Zostavax®) powder and solvent for suspension for injection

Tuberculosis

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine 0.1 mil

Chlamydia

Facial Hair Removal

Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate (Vaniqa®) 11.5% cream

Morning After Pill

Ulipristal acetate (EllaOne®) 30 mg tablets

Levonorgestrel (Levonelle® and any generic levonorgestrel) 1.5mg tablets

Oral Contraception

Combined oral contraceptives (COC)

Monophasic 21 day pills: One pill daily for 21 days and then no pills for the next seven days

Phasic 21 day pills: One pill daily for 21 days and then no pills for the next seven days. Phasic must be taken in the right order

Every day pills (phasic and monophasic): Pills taken daily, with 21 active pills and 7 inactive (dummy) pills in a pack. Pills must be taken in the right order

Monophasic pills: Each pill has the same amount of hormone

Phasic pills: Packs contain two or three sections of different coloured pills, each containing a different amounts of hormones

Progestogen-only oral contraceptives (POP)

- 3-hour progestogen-only pill: must be taken within 3 hours of the same time each day

12-hour progestogen-only pill (desogestrel progestogen-only pill): must be taken within 12 hours of the same time each day

Period Delay

Norethisterone (any generic) 5 mg tablets

Thrush

Hydrocortisone, miconazole nitrate (Daktacort®) 2% w/w, 1% w/w cream and ointment

Clotrimazole (Canesten®) 10% w/w vaginal cream

Clotrimazole, hydrocortisone acetate (Canesten HC®) 10 mg , 11.2 mg cream

Urinary Tract Infection

Nitrofurantoin (any generic) 50 mg tablets

Weight Loss

Naltrexone hydrochloride/bupropion hydrochloride twice-daily tablet (Mysimba®)

Liraglutide daily injection (Saxenda®)

Orlistat thrice-daily tablet (eg. Xenical®)

Watch this space as we continue to add other great, easily accessible health services!