Pharmacy First Services

Acute otitis Media Acute otitis Media Impetigo Impetigo Insect Bite Insect Bite Shingles Shingles Sinusitis Sinusitis Sore throat Sore throat Urinary Tract Infection Urinary Tract Infection

NHS Services

Blood Pressure Checks Contraceptive Pill Repeat Supply Ear Wax Removal Emergency Contraception Flu Vaccination Service

Acute otitis Media

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Blood Pressure Checks

Blood Pressure Check ServiceWhy People Choose This Service from a PharmacyMany people choose to have their blood pressure checked at a pharmacy because it is quick, convenient, and easy to access without the need for an appointment with a GP. Pharmacies are trusted healthcare settings where patients can receive accurate blood pressure monitoring close to home. Regular blood pressure checks help identify high blood pressure early, even when there are no symptoms, supporting better long term heart...

Contraceptive Pill Repeat Supply

If you’ve been prescribed the contraceptive pill in the last six months, we can help you access a repeat supply. This private service ensures continuity with the same brand you were originally prescribed, giving you one less thing to worry about. Our pharmacists are here to support your ongoing care.

Ear Wax Removal

Ear Wax Removal ServiceHear Clearly AgainBlocked ears can be uncomfortable and frustrating, often affecting hearing, balance, and everyday activities. Our professional ear wax removal service offers a fast, safe, and effective solution delivered conveniently from your local pharmacy, helping you feel comfortable and hear clearly again.Why Choose Ear Wax Removal at Our PharmacyChoosing our pharmacy means quick access to care without long waiting times or the need for a GP referral. The service is...

Emergency Contraception

If you need urgent contraception, our pharmacy offers confidential advice and access to Emergency Hormonal Contraception, including the morning-after pill. We’re here to support you in making informed decisions quickly and discreetly, whenever you need it.

Flu Vaccination Service

Each year, the seasonal flu vaccine helps protect those most vulnerable—from young children to older adults—against the flu and its possible complications. It’s a simple step that offers strong protection through the colder months. If you or a loved one are eligible, we’re here to make the process easy and comfortable.

Impetigo

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Insect Bite

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Shingles

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Sinusitis

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Sore throat

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

Urinary Tract Infection

Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.

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About Us

Welcome to Prescriptions Pharmacy - Your Local NHS & Private Pharmacy in Prescot

Prescriptions Pharmacy is an independent NHS community pharmacy in Prescot, Merseyside, located close to Whiston Hospital and serving patients across Prescot, Whiston, Huyton and Rainhill.

We provide a comprehensive range of NHS-commissioned pharmacy services and private clinical services, delivered by an experienced and friendly team focused on high-quality, personalised patient care.

The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.

If your child has pain in the ear, they may have an infection (Otitis Media). Bring them into the Pharmacy to speak to the Pharmacist. This service is for children aged one year to seventeen years.
Patients aged one year and above can receive treatment for impetigo. This includes patients who have recurrent impetigo. If you think you or your child has impetigo, visit the Pharmacy today.
Patients aged one year and over who have an infected insect bite can receive support from the Pharmacist and team. If you have been bitten and the bite area is red, itchy, tender or swollen, visit the pharmacy today.
This service is available for adults aged 18 years and over. Patients presenting with shingles could be eligible for medication supply.
This service is available for adults and children aged 12 years of age and over. If you are suffering with a blocked nose and sinus pain the Pharmacist and their team will be able to help.
Adults and children over five years of age can access support from the Pharmacist and team if they have a sore throat alongside a fever.
This service is available to women aged 16 to 64 years with a suspected lower urinary tract infection. If you have burning when passing urine, needing to urinate during the night or your urine is cloudy you may be eligible for the pharmacy first service where the pharmacist can provide medication.
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Why You’ll Love Our Services?

Trusted UK-Registered Pharmacists

Personalised guidance and expert care from qualified professionals you can rely on.

Confidential & Secure Healthcare

Your medical information is protected with strict NHS-aligned privacy and safety standards.

Consistently Positive Feedback

Patients trust our service for reliability, clarity, and exceptional support—every time.

Accessible, Compassionate Service

Friendly, patient-first care that’s easy to reach, supportive, and always here when you need us.

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Meet Your Pharmacist

Waqas Ahmad is the Superintendent Pharmacist at Prescriptions Pharmacy, with over 20 years’ experience serving patients in the Prescot area.

He has held senior roles across national pharmacy organisations and has received awards recognising exceptional service and high professional standards. Waqas is also a qualified independent prescriber, leading several private clinical services from the pharmacy.

Waqas is passionate about providing accessible, patient-centred care and helping local patients receive the right treatment at the right time — often without the need for a GP appointment. Outside of work, he is a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do and a proud supporter of Liverpool Football Club, reflecting his commitment, discipline, and strong local roots.