# NHS & Private Pharmacy Services Compared | Pick My Pharmacy URL: https://pickmypharmacy.co.uk/services/ Description: Compare NHS and private pharmacy services — prescriptions, Pharmacy First, flu jabs, travel clinics and more — across GPhC-registered UK pharmacies. --- Pharmacy Services # NHS & Private Pharmacy Services What UK pharmacies actually do — free NHS services and private treatments — and how to compare pharmacies that offer each one. In short UK pharmacies offer far more than dispensing — from free NHS services such as Pharmacy First and blood pressure checks to private travel clinics and weight management. Pick My Pharmacy compares GPhC-registered pharmacies by the services they offer, typical costs, and reviews, free. ## NHS & Free Services Funded by the NHS — free at the point of use at participating pharmacies. [Blood Pressure ChecksFree NHS blood pressure checks at participating pharmacies for anyone aged 40 or over — no appointment needed. Compare pharmacies offering checks.Free on the NHS](/services/blood-pressure-checks/)[COVID VaccinationsFree NHS COVID-19 vaccinations are offered to eligible groups each season; private jabs at some pharmacies typically cost £45-£99. Check your eligibility.Free on the NHS](/services/covid-vaccinations/)[Earache Treatment (Pharmacy First)Children aged 1-17 with earache can be assessed free under NHS Pharmacy First at participating pharmacies in England, with treatment where appropriate.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-earache/)[Emergency ContraceptionCompare pharmacies offering free NHS emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) and private consultations, with typical costs and how it works.Free on the NHS](/services/emergency-contraception/)[Impetigo Treatment (Pharmacy First)Anyone aged 1 and over with impetigo can be assessed and treated free under NHS Pharmacy First at participating pharmacies in England.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-impetigo/)[Infected Insect Bites (Pharmacy First)Infected insect bites can be assessed and treated free under NHS Pharmacy First at participating pharmacies in England, for anyone aged 1 and over.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-infected-insect-bites/)[Morning-After PillThe morning-after pill is free from many UK pharmacies under NHS schemes, or typically £15-£30 privately. Compare pharmacies offering it near you.Free on the NHS](/services/morning-after-pill/)[New Medicine ServiceFree NHS support from your pharmacist when you start a new medicine for certain long-term conditions, to help you use it correctly and stick with it.Free on the NHS](/services/new-medicine-service/)[NHS Pharmacy Contraception ServiceGet the oral contraceptive pill free from participating pharmacies without a GP appointment, under the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service.Free on the NHS](/services/contraception-service/)[NHS PrescriptionsCompare pharmacies that dispense NHS prescriptions — nominate a pharmacy for repeat prescriptions, check delivery options, and understand charges.Free on the NHS](/services/nhs-prescriptions/)[Online PharmacyCompare GPhC-registered online (distance-selling) pharmacies that dispense NHS and private prescriptions by post, with home delivery.Free on the NHS](/online-pharmacies/)[Pharmacy FirstGet assessed and treated for 7 common conditions at participating pharmacies in England without a GP appointment — free on the NHS.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first/)[Prescription DeliveryCompare pharmacies offering prescription delivery — free NHS repeat delivery from distance-selling pharmacies, or paid local convenience services.Free on the NHS](/services/prescription-delivery/)[Shingles Treatment (Pharmacy First)Adults 18+ with shingles can be assessed free under NHS Pharmacy First in England — antivirals work best within 72 hours, so don't wait for a GP slot.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-shingles/)[Sinusitis Treatment (Pharmacy First)Adults and children 12+ can get a free NHS sinusitis assessment at participating pharmacies in England, including prescription treatment where appropriate.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-sinusitis/)[Sore Throat Treatment (Pharmacy First)Children over 5 and adults can get a free NHS sore throat assessment at participating pharmacies in England — antibiotics only when the criteria are met.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-sore-throat/)[Stop Smoking SupportFree NHS stop smoking support runs through many UK pharmacies — regular support sessions plus nicotine products or prescribed medicines. How to start.Free on the NHS](/services/stop-smoking/)[Travel ClinicCompare pharmacy travel clinics for destination-specific vaccination advice and private travel vaccinations, with typical prices and booking lead times.Free on the NHS](/services/travel-clinic/)[UTI Treatment (Pharmacy First)Women aged 16-64 can get a free NHS assessment — and antibiotics where appropriate — for an uncomplicated UTI at participating pharmacies in England.Free on the NHS](/services/pharmacy-first-uti/) ## Private Services Paid services — indicative starting prices; always confirm with the pharmacy before booking. [Earwax RemovalCompare pharmacies offering private earwax (ear microsuction or irrigation) removal, since NHS provision has become limited in many areas.From £50 – £80](/services/earwax-removal/)[Erectile Dysfunction TreatmentViagra Connect is available from pharmacists after an assessment; prescription sildenafil or tadalafil usually costs less. Compare providers discreetly.From £15 – £45](/services/erectile-dysfunction/)[Flu JabsCompare pharmacies offering free NHS flu vaccinations for eligible groups and private flu jabs for everyone else, with typical UK prices.From £12 – £25](/services/flu-jabs/)[Hair Loss TreatmentPharmacies offer finasteride (prescription-only) and over-the-counter minoxidil for hair loss, typically £10-£35 a month privately. See what suits you.From £10 – £35](/services/hair-loss/)[Hay Fever TreatmentPharmacists can recommend antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, and eye drops for hay fever — many cheap to buy. Find out what a pharmacy can offer.From £2 – £15](/services/hay-fever/)[Malaria TabletsSome malaria tablets can be supplied by a pharmacist without a prescription; others need a prescriber. Compare travel health services before you fly.From £20 – £90](/services/malaria-tablets/)[Period Delay TabletsNorethisterone period delay tablets are available privately after a pharmacist or prescriber consultation, typically £15-£30. Compare your options safely.From £15 – £30](/services/period-delay/)[Thrush TreatmentPharmacists can supply fluconazole capsules and clotrimazole treatments for thrush, and advise when a GP visit is needed. See your options and costs.From £5 – £15](/services/thrush-treatment/)[Weight Management ServiceCompare pharmacies offering clinical weight-management consultations, with treatment supplied only where a prescriber assesses it as suitable.From £120 – £250](/services/weight-management/) Not sure which service you need? [Compare pharmacies](/compare/) free by what they offer, or browse the [full directory](/pharmacies/) of GPhC-registered pharmacies.