Shingles treatment at our pharmacy in Leyton, east London
See a pharmacist about shingles under NHS Pharmacy First. For adults aged 18 and over. No GP appointment or referral needed.
Where
Leyton Pharmacy
98 Francis Road, London E10 6PP
Nearest stations
Leyton, Central line
Leyton Midland Road, Suffragette line
Regulator
GPhC registration 1040112
Pharmacy opening hours
Mon to Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9am to 7pm
9am to 2pm
9am to 7pm
9am to 1pm
Closed
Can you get shingles treatment at Leyton Pharmacy?
Adults aged 18 and over with shingles can see a pharmacist at Leyton Pharmacy, 98 Francis Road E10, under NHS Pharmacy First. The pharmacist examines the rash and can supply antiviral medicine if it is needed. Treatment works best when started within 3 days of the rash appearing, so book early.
An NHS service
The consultation is free.
Adults aged 18 and over
The age range is set by the NHS.
No GP referral needed
You can book directly with us.
Seen by a pharmacist
Your consultation is with a clinician, in a private room.
Book a shingles consultation
Choose a time online to see the pharmacist about shingles. It is an NHS Pharmacy First consultation, so there is no charge for the appointment.
Book a consultationOr come into the shop on Francis Road, or call 0208 556 4292.
Who can be seen for shingles at the pharmacy?
The NHS Pharmacy First pathway covers shingles in adults aged 18 and over. It is not suitable during pregnancy, and a rash on the face or near the eye needs urgent assessment.
A pharmacy consultation fits if
- You are aged 18 or over.
- You have a rash you think is shingles: usually a painful, blistering rash on one side of the body.
- You can travel to the pharmacy, so the rash can be examined.
Meeting these does not by itself mean a prescription medicine will be supplied. That is what the consultation decides.
The pharmacy pathway does not cover you if
- You are under 18.
- You are pregnant.
A rash on your face, near your eye or on your nose needs urgent assessment. Speak to your GP or NHS 111 first. The section below explains when.
What happens at a shingles consultation?
A shingles consultation at Leyton Pharmacy follows four steps: a check for anything urgent, an examination of the rash, a decision on treatment, and advice on pain and what to watch for.
1
The pharmacist checks for anything urgent
Shingles on the head or neck, a rash near the eye or on the nose, a change in your vision, or a severely weakened immune system need urgent care, not a pharmacy consultation.
2
The rash is examined
The pharmacist checks whether it follows the usual pattern: pain or tingling first, then a blistering rash on one side of the body.
3
You are told whether treatment is suitable
A straight answer at the consultation. Antiviral medicine is considered within 72 hours of the rash appearing, and up to a week in some cases. Whether it is offered depends on things like your age, where the rash is and how severe the pain is.
4
You are given advice on pain and what to watch for
Come back to the pharmacy or contact your GP practice if it gets worse quickly, or has not improved after 7 days of treatment.
When should you see a GP or call 111 instead?
Some people with shingles should be seen by a GP or need urgent help rather than a pharmacist. This is the NHS advice.
Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111
If you think you have shingles and you are pregnant, are under 18, or have a severely weakened immune system.
If the rash is near your eyes or nose, your vision has changed, or you are breastfeeding and the rash is on your breasts.
Call 999 or go to A and E
If you have a stiff neck, cannot bear bright light, are confused, have muscle weakness, lose control of your bladder or bowels, or one side of your face droops. The pharmacist will direct you to emergency care if they see any of these signs.
How much does it cost?
The consultation is free on the NHS. If the pharmacist supplies a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.
If you do not normally pay for NHS prescriptions, you do not pay here either. Anything you buy over the counter is paid for in the usual way.
See everything the service covers on our Pharmacy First page.
Where is Leyton Pharmacy?
Leyton Pharmacy is at 98 Francis Road, London E10 6PP, a few minutes from Leyton station on the Central line.
The pharmacy is on Francis Road in Leyton, a few minutes from Leyton station on the Central line. Leyton Midland Road, on the Overground Suffragette line, is also close.
Leytonstone, Walthamstow and Stratford are all a short journey, as are Clapton, Homerton and Hackney Wick across the Lea.
You do not need to live in Leyton to use this service.
Address
98 Francis Road
Leyton, London E10 6PP
Underground
Leyton, Central line
Overground
Leyton Midland Road, Suffragette line
Telephone
Pharmacy opening hours
Mon to Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9am to 7pm
9am to 2pm
9am to 7pm
9am to 1pm
Closed
Questions people ask
About the consultation
About shingles
Book your consultation
Book online, call the pharmacy, or come into the shop on Francis Road.
0208 556 4292 · 98 Francis Road, London E10 6PP
Mon to Wed and Fri 9am to 7pm. Thu 9am to 2pm. Sat 9am to 1pm. Sun closed.
A prescription medicine is supplied only where the pharmacist's assessment and the NHS clinical pathway allow it. Booking a consultation does not guarantee a supply.
The age ranges, exclusions and referral advice on this page are taken from: NHS: Shingles, NHS England: Pharmacy First clinical pathways, version 2.5, NHS: How pharmacies can help.
This page is general information and does not replace individual advice from a pharmacist or doctor. Leyton Pharmacy, 98 Francis Road, London E10 6PP. GPhC registration 1040112.