Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter is your local NHS community pharmacy in EXETER (EX4 2AD), offering free sore throat checks and treatment through Pharmacy First for adults and children aged 5 and over. Our pharmacist will check whether antibiotics are likely to help and what else you can do to feel better. No GP appointment needed.
NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD
GPhC Accredited
Verified clinical premises
Same-Day Care
Fast online booking
No GP Referral
Direct pharmacist access
EXETER (EX4)
Local community clinic
NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD · 01392 221272
Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter is an accredited NHS community pharmacy located at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD. Serving patients across EXETER, EX4, and surrounding areas, our qualified pharmacists conduct in-person consultations for sore throat treatment and clinical treatments in a dedicated private clinic room.
Providing sore throat treatment and clinical healthcare services for residents across EXETER, EX4, and surrounding local postal districts.
Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter in EXETER (EX4 2AD) offers free NHS sore throat checks through Pharmacy First, for adults and children aged 5 and over. You can book online and see our pharmacist in a private room at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, often on the same day, without a GP appointment. If you need antibiotics, the pharmacist can supply them there and then.
Most sore throats are caused by viruses, such as a cold or flu, and get better on their own within about a week. Less often, they are caused by bacteria, such as the bacteria behind strep throat. Smoking, acid reflux and allergies can also make your throat sore. The pharmacist will ask about your symptoms to work out the most likely cause.
Children often have the same symptoms. They may also have a temperature, seem quieter than usual, or not want to eat or drink.
An adult, or a child aged 5 or over, with a sore throat
Your child is under 5
The pharmacist may refer you elsewhere if you have a weakened immune system or keep getting throat infections.
The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, health and medicines in a private room.
They look at your throat and may check your temperature.
You get advice on easing symptoms, or antibiotics if they are likely to help. It usually takes about 15 minutes.
The pharmacist uses an NHS scoring tool based on your symptoms, such as fever, pus on the tonsils, how quickly it came on and whether you also have a cough or cold. This tells them how likely a bacterial infection is. Depending on the result, you will get one of these:
For most sore throats. The pharmacist explains how to ease symptoms and what to look out for.
If a bacterial infection is likely. Tablets or a liquid, supplied on the NHS during your appointment.
If the service is not right for you, the pharmacist will refer you to a GP or another service and pass on your details.
For more information, see the NHS sore throat page.
Note when your sore throat started and whether you have had a fever. Tell the pharmacist about any medicines you take and any allergies, especially to penicillin.
The consultation is free on the NHS. If the pharmacist supplies a prescription-only medicine, you pay the standard NHS prescription charge unless you get free prescriptions (for example if you are under 16, 16 to 18 and in full-time education, aged 60 or over, pregnant or have a valid exemption certificate).
You can receive NHS sore throat checks and treatment at Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter, located at NEW VALLEY ROAD, EXWICK, EXETER EX4 2AD. Our community pharmacy offers step-free access, convenient transport links, and parking nearby for local residents.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you or your child:
For urgent advice when pharmacies are closed, call NHS 111.
Free on the NHS. Appointments available today at Exwick Pharmacy - Exeter.
