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Evaro can help with common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, with prescription medication, delivered for free.

Peer reviewed by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCSOriginally published 22 Jun 2025

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NHS Pharmacy First is a new scheme from the Government and NHS in England. It allows patients to get treatment, including prescription medications where necessary, for common conditions without the need for a GP appointment.

Through NHS Pharmacy First, My Local Surgery offers fast, free private online consultations with an NHS pharmacist for quick diagnosis and prescriptions for a range of minor illnesses.

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Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Thomas writes to inform, inspire, and equip practice leaders and health professionals navigating change, drawing on two decades of hands-on work across the UK health system.

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.

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