Can I book Throat Infection Treatment without seeing a GP first?

Yes. Throat Infection Treatment is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.

Can I have Throat Infection Treatment done in central Edinburgh?

Yes. Throat Infection Treatment is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Private Prescribing Service. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.

Can I just walk in for Throat Infection Treatment?

Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

Throat Infection Treatment

A sore throat that is not improving, assessed privately by a prescribing pharmacist who can prescribe where it is appropriate.

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Community pharmacies are the first point of contact for everyday healthcare.

NHS

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Availability: Private service
Clinic: Private Prescribing Service
Referral: None needed
Registration: Not required
Where: 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP

Throat Infection Treatment, Explained

The great majority of sore throats are viral. A minority are bacterial and benefit from antibiotics, and there are recognised signs that make that more likely, which is what the assessment looks for.

If antibiotics are not the right answer we will tell you, and explain what will actually help in the meantime. Overusing antibiotics for viral infections is not a neutral act.

Why People Choose Throat Infection Treatment

Same-day appointments

Usually seen the same day, without waiting for a GP appointment to come free.

Assessed by a prescriber

An independent prescribing pharmacist assesses you and can prescribe where it is appropriate.

Honest advice

If treatment is not the right answer, or you need to see a GP, we will tell you plainly.

Private consultation room

Every consultation happens behind a closed door, not at the counter.

How it Works

What Happens at Your Throat Infection Treatment Appointment

Book a consultation

Book online or call in. There is usually something available the same day.

Talk it through

The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, your history and anything you already take, examining you where that helps.

Agree what happens next

Where treatment is right for you, we supply it there and then. Where it is not, we explain why and point you to who can help.

Booking

Request Your Throat Infection Treatment Appointment

Online booking is coming soon. In the meantime, leave your details below and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a convenient time, usually the same day.

Prefer to Call?

Speak to a member of the team directly. We are happy to answer any questions and book you in over the phone.

0131 225 7770

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Or visit us at 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP.

Throat Infection Treatment: Your Questions Answered

Can I book Throat Infection Treatment without seeing a GP first?: Yes. Throat Infection Treatment is a private service you can book directly with us, with no GP referral and no need to be registered with a nearby practice. If your needs would be better met by a GP or hospital, we will tell you clearly and point you in the right direction.
Can I have Throat Infection Treatment done in central Edinburgh?: Yes. Throat Infection Treatment is available at Forrest Pharmacy, 45 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QP, as part of our Private Prescribing Service. We are in the city centre, a short walk from the Old Town, Southside and Newington, with bus routes stopping nearby. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Book online or call 0131 225 7770.
Can I just walk in for Throat Infection Treatment?: Walk-ins are welcome, and we keep appointments available each day for people who need to be seen quickly. Booking ahead, online or on 0131 225 7770, is the best way to secure a time that suits you. If you are unsure whether this is the right service, ask to speak to a pharmacist when you call.

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