Sore throat - test and treat

The sore throat test and treat service allows patients who have a sore throat to access NHS advice and treatment from the pharmacy. Our trained pharmacists will assess your symptoms. The pharmacist will ask you some questions to decide if you need a throat swab and will complete a clinical assessment. Not everyone will need a throat swab and if your answers suggest it is a viral infection, a swab may not be necessary. Following the consultation and assessment by the pharmacist, medication may be supplied, including antibiotics (without the need for you to see your GP) if the throat swab test results indicates these are required.