Pharmacy First & Minor Illness

Sore Throat

A sore throat makes swallowing painful and often comes with redness, swollen glands and a hoarse voice. Most clear up within a week, but some need treatment.

Free NHS treatment
1-minute eligibility check
No GP appointment needed

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Pharmacist consultation at Lyng Pharmacy

How we treat it

We assess your throat using the NHS FeverPAIN score and can supply antibiotics on the NHS where they are clinically appropriate.

Who's eligible?

Available free on the NHS for anyone aged 5 or over. Use our one-minute eligibility checker and our pharmacist will be in touch to arrange your consultation — or just walk in.

Get help today instead if you have:

Difficulty breathing or swallowing saliva
Unable to open your mouth fully
A weakened immune system

Call us on 0121 500 5756, your GP, or NHS 111. In an emergency call 999.

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