Is Boots with the NHS?

As a key partner of the NHS, we deliver services that are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers and patients in their local communities. We aim to be the first choice for all healthcare needs and offering the following types of services is just one way that we can extend our expertise to our customers.

Does Boots do NHS?

Re-ordering your NHS repeat prescription with Boots

If you have a repeat NHS prescription for regular medication, you can order it without the need to book an appointment with your GP when you run low, although, you'll still need to see your GP for your regular, scheduled medicine reviews.

Does the NHS card work in Boots?

Does Boots have an NHS discount? As a Health Service Discounts member, you can get a Boots NHS discount. Becoming a Health Service Discounts member is simple and FREE. Plus, as an Ode cardholder, you can get up to 5% cashback when using your Ode card in any Boots store.

Are all pharmacies part of the NHS?

Unlike the rest of the NHS, pharmacies are largely privately provided apart from those in hospitals, and even these are now often privately run.

Can you go to Boots for medical advice?

Help for common illnesses

Our pharmacist will be able to offer advice and may be able to offer you medicines for a minor illness without you having to book an appointment to see your GP.

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Does Boots fill NHS prescriptions?

Ordering NHS repeat prescriptions at Boots

The patient simply ticks the items they need to re-order. Depending on where a patient lives, they may be able to order their repeat prescription by phone.

Can you ask your doctor for a boot?

Orthopedic boots protect broken bones and other injuries of the lower leg, ankle, or foot. They prevent more damage and help the area heal. Your doctor may have you use a boot for 1 to 6 weeks. How long you wear it depends on how serious your injury is.

Is Boots pharmacy an NHS organization?

We are at the centre of community pharmacy and are a key partner to the NHS.

Can chemists prescribe antibiotics?

They may perform an examination or ask to access your medical records. The pharmacist will be able to recommend the best course of action on an individual patient basis, including by issuing prescriptions for antibiotics or antivirals where necessary.

Are private prescriptions more than NHS?

Sometimes private prescriptions cost less than the NHS prescription charge. With an NHS prescription you pay an NHS prescription charge per item (a fixed tax) unless you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions.

Do McDonald's give a NHS discount?

To redeem our McDonald's NHS discount, simply press “Get Deal”, and you will be redirected to McDonald's website where you can download the Mcdonald's App. Once downloaded, simply register a new account with your NHS email address, place an order through the App, and redeem our McDonald's NHS discount.

Do NHS get discount at KFC?

KFC 9% off for NHS, emergency services, teachers & school staff.

Does Superdrug do a NHS discount?

To claim our Superdrug NHS discount, you will need to be a member of Health Service Discounts. If you are not a member, do not worry - our sign up process is quick and simple. 2. Once you have signed up, simply sign in to your account via the Health Service Discounts website and search for the deal you are looking for.

Is Boots considered a pharmacy?

Boots UK operates the largest chain of community pharmacies in the United Kingdom. It is synonymous with pharmacy in the public mind and is one of the country's most trusted brands. Our company has around 2,500 pharmacies trading under the Boots and Alliance Pharmacy brands across all four home countries.

How much is a NHS glasses voucher?

There are 10 optical voucher values. The value of a voucher ranges from £42.40 to £233.56, depending on the strength of the lenses you need.

Can I get shoes on the NHS?

Orthotic services provide prescription insoles, braces, splints, callipers, footwear, spinal jackets and helmets which help people recover from or avoid injury, or live with lifelong conditions.

How to get antibiotics without seeing GP?

Most pharmacies can also offer prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP or make an appointment. This is called Pharmacy First.

What 7 conditions can pharmacists prescribe?

Can boots issue antibiotics?

Pharmacy First Service: Some Boots pharmacies provide a Pharmacy First or Minor Ailments service. For specific conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), the pharmacist may be able to provide antibiotics without a prescription after an assessment.

What antibiotics can a pharmacist prescribe?

Who is Boots owned by?

In August 2025, Sycamore Partners completed a $10 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and spun off Boots into a standalone private company, The Boots Group, which includes various international assets formerly held by Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Why are Boots closing pharmacies?

In June 2023, Boots parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance, said that it would close 300 UK pharmacies over the following year, as part of plans to save US$800m.

How much does a boots consultation cost?

The price of the service starts from £16 and includes an online consultation, clinical assessment and a prescription medicine. Patients can currently save 20% on all Boots Online Doctor Skin Services with code 'SKIN20'3.

Why do doctors prescribe boots?

A walking boot, also called a medical boot, is used to protect and stabilize the foot and ankle while recovering from injuries or surgery. This device supports healing by restricting unnecessary movement, which reduces the risk of additional damage.

Can I get an STD test in boots?

Just like your local GP or GUM clinic, we can help you get the tests and advice you need. Our STI home test kit is an accurate laboratory test that checks for genital, anal and throat chlamydia and genital, anal and throat gonorrhoea.