Free NHS advice in Muirend,
no appointment needed.
Pharmacy First Scotland lets you see a pharmacist at Muirend for minor illness advice without a GP appointment. Just walk in during opening hours — it's free, it's quick, and it's NHS.
Cost
Free
Appointment
Walk-in
GP referral
Not needed
What we can help with
Pharmacy First Scotland is a free NHS service that allows you to see a pharmacist for advice and guidance on minor conditions — without needing a GP appointment.
Our pharmacist can assess your condition, provide advice, recommend over-the-counter products, or refer you to the most appropriate NHS service if needed.
- ·Coughs, colds and flu-like symptoms
- ·Diarrhoea and stomach upsets
- ·Minor skin conditions and rashes
- ·Eye and nose irritations
- ·Headaches and mild pain
- ·Minor cuts, grazes and bites
- ·Teething and nappy rash in children
- ·Hay fever and allergies
- ·Heartburn and indigestion
- ·General health questions and advice
How it works
01
Walk in
Visit us at 521–523 Clarkston Road during opening hours. No appointment or referral needed.
02
Brief triage
A member of our team takes a brief history of your symptoms and directs you appropriately.
03
Consultation
A pharmacist assesses your condition. If you need privacy, a consultation room is available.
04
Advice or referral
You leave with clear advice, a recommended product, or a referral to a GP or other service.
Need more than advice?
Pharmacy First Plus — free prescribing appointments
For six specific conditions — UTI, sore throat, ear infection, shingles, impetigo and chest infection — our prescribing pharmacist can assess and supply treatment where clinically appropriate, without a GP appointment. Also free on the NHS.
When to call 999 or go to A&E
Pharmacy First Scotland is for minor illness only. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), a high fever with a stiff neck or rash, or any rapidly worsening condition — call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
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James McKeever
Superintendent Pharmacist · GPhC reg. 1042294
Last reviewed: 17 June 2026