Pharmacy First Service

Your Trusted Pharmacy First Service in the Isle of Lewis

The Back Pharmacy offers a wide range of treatments. We are a cutting-edge prescribing clinic that provides various NHS and private Minor Ailments Treatments in the Isle of Lewis .

What can we treat with our Pharmacy First Service in the Isle of Lewis ?

The list below provides an example of what we treat on the NHS and what’s offered as private (paid for) treatments:

– Athletes foot
– Nasal congestion/blocked nose
– Teething
– Coughs
– Earache
– Sprains and strains
– Headache
– Hay fever
– Temperature and fever
– Sore throat

And more!

Some treatments can be performed through the NHS, whereas others might only be done as private procedures. But in order for you to make an informed decision, your pharmacist will go over the available treatments with us.

Why come to Back Pharmacy for minor conditions?

You gain from the convenience of getting treatment without first visiting your GP. This indicates that making an appointment is not always necessary. And even if you do, our wait times are shorter than those at many GPs. It’s quicker and simpler to visit your local pharmacy!

Furthermore, the NHS benefits. It relieves the burden on GPs and A&E departments to have access to treatment for minor ailments through your pharmacy. Therefore, you don’t need to go to an emergency room to get paracetamol for a lower back pain or cough.

Many Surgeries will now recommend visiting a pharmacy if you have a minor ailment. You may discover that going straight to a pharmacy will save you a needless trip to your doctor.

But do not fret. The clinical training of our pharmacists enables them to offer these treatments. Additionally, we are aware of when to refer you to A&E or your GP. This way, you are assured that you are receiving the needed care.

Visit Back Pharmacy 

If you’d rather remain discreet, there are private consultation rooms accessible at our clinic. We are a welcoming group of pharmacists committed to enhancing the health of our neighbourhood.

Contact our team to book your appointment today!