The Pharmacy First Plus scheme provides professional health care advice, treatments, and medicines for common illnesses from selected Lewisham pharmacies to those most in need. If you are eligible, medicines recommended for you by the pharmacist are offered are free of charge.
If you are feeling unwell and may have any of the common illnesses listed below, you can access Pharmacy First Plus at the selected pharmacies at the bottom of the page in two ways:
1. You can present yourself to your local participating pharmacy. You will be seen by a pharmacist and can ask for a private consultation within the consultation room
2. Your GP practice or health care services may signpost you to a participating pharmacy
Your local participating pharmacist will explain the service to you and ask you for some details including your name, date of birth, postcode, and GP practice.
All advice is free and if your pharmacist believes the condition needs further review, they will recommend where to get more advice.
The Lewisham Pharmacy First Plus service can be accessed by any local resident, a patient registered with a Lewisham GP, or a person experiencing homelessness who meets the following criteria:
On some occasions you may not need medication and will receive professional healthcare advice.
If the pharmacist feels it is appropriate to signpost you elsewhere, they will highlight the most suitable service to you.
Medicines will ONLY be supplied when you have a current condition in need of treatment. Any medication supplied to you must only be used to treat yourself or a dependent.
If accessing the Pharmacy First Plus scheme, you must tell your pharmacist if:
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