Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Service (PIPS)

Professional care right from your local pharmacy

Our Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Service gives you fast, expert healthcare advice, treatment, and prescriptions for a range of conditions — all without needing to see a GP first.

This service is provided by a specially trained pharmacist who is qualified to assess, diagnose, and prescribe, offering you convenient and professional care right from your local pharmacy.

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What is an Independent Prescriber?

An Independent Prescriber is a pharmacist with advanced training who can safely prescribe medicines and manage various health conditions — just like a doctor.

They can help with both short-term issues and ongoing health concerns.

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What we can help with:

Depending on the scope of our service, we may be able to support you with:

  • Common infections (e.g. urinary tract infections, sore throat, ear infections)
  • Skin conditions (e.g. eczema, acne, rashes)
  • Minor ailments and acute conditions
  • Medication reviews and management of long-term conditions
  • Travel health advice and prescriptions
  • And more – please ask in the pharmacy for full details

How it works:

1. Book a consultation

or walk in, depending on availability.

2. Speak privately with our pharmacist prescriber

in a consultation room.

3. Receive a diagnosis, prescription, or treatment plan

often during the same visit.

4. Follow-up support

provided where needed.

Need Further Care?

If your condition is outside the scope of our service or requires specialist input, we will provide a referral to your GP or another appropriate healthcare service, ensuring you receive the care you need without delay.

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