NHS and Pharmacy Guides

Free plain-English guides for UK patients. Information sourced from NHS England.

NHS Prescription Guide for UK Patients

Complete guide to NHS prescriptions in the UK.

NHS Pharmacy First Scheme: A Complete Guide

The NHS Pharmacy First scheme lets pharmacists treat 7 common conditions in England without a GP appointment.

NHS Prescription Charges in England 2026

£9.90 per item, prepayment certificate prices, who gets free prescriptions and how to claim a refund.

NHS Pharmacy Services in England

What NHS community pharmacies can do, from Pharmacy First and blood pressure checks to the New Medicine Service.

Pharmacy Closures in England, 2023 to 2026

Our county-by-county analysis of NHS pharmacy numbers, with population-adjusted figures and a CSV download.