Sore throat treatment at our pharmacy in Leyton, east London
See a pharmacist about a sore throat under NHS Pharmacy First. For adults and children aged 5 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 sore throat treatment at Leyton Pharmacy?
Adults and children aged 5 and over with a sore throat can see a pharmacist at Leyton Pharmacy, 98 Francis Road E10, under NHS Pharmacy First. The pharmacist examines your throat and can supply antibiotics if they are needed. Most sore throats get better within a week without them.
An NHS service
The consultation is free.
Ages 5 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 sore throat consultation
Choose a time online to see the pharmacist about a sore throat. 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 a sore throat at the pharmacy?
The NHS Pharmacy First pathway covers a sore throat in adults and children aged 5 and over. A child under 5 should be seen by a GP.
A pharmacy consultation fits if
- You are aged 5 or over.
- You have a sore throat that has come on recently.
- You can travel to the pharmacy, so your throat 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
- The patient is a child under 5.
- You are pregnant and under 16.
The pharmacist will also refer you to your GP if you have a weakened immune system, or signs of another condition such as scarlet fever or glandular fever.
What happens at a sore throat consultation?
A sore throat consultation at Leyton Pharmacy follows four steps: a check for anything urgent, an examination of your throat, a decision on treatment, and advice on when to come back.
1
The pharmacist checks for anything urgent
Difficulty swallowing, drooling, a muffled voice or noisy breathing need emergency care, not a pharmacy consultation.
2
Your throat is examined and scored
One point each for a fever, pus on the tonsils, coming in within 3 days of it starting, severely inflamed tonsils, and having no cough or cold symptoms.
3
You are told whether treatment is suitable
A straight answer at the consultation. A low score: self care and pain relief. A high score with severe symptoms: antibiotics may be offered, where the pathway allows it.
4
You are told when to come back
Return to the pharmacy if you are no better within 3 to 5 days, or after a week if your symptoms were mild.
When should you see a GP or call 111 instead?
Some sore throats should be seen by a GP or need urgent help rather than a pharmacist. This is the NHS advice.
See a GP
If your child is under 5 and needs help for a sore throat.
If the sore throat has not improved after a week.
Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get advice from NHS 111
If you or your child have a very high temperature, or signs of dehydration.
Call 999
If you or your child have difficulty breathing, are unable to swallow, or are making a high pitched sound when breathing.
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 sore throats
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: Sore throat, 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.