Chiswick Pharmacy First: Sinusitis Treatment
Free NHS service
Blocked nose, facial pain, and pressure? Under the NHS Pharmacy First service, our pharmacists at Alisha Pharmacy can assess your symptoms and recommend suitable treatment to ease discomfort and improve breathing — often on the same day, with no GP appointment required.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
Prefer to talk first? Call 020 8994 5177.
What Is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses — the air-filled spaces behind your nose, cheeks and forehead — usually following a cold or viral infection. It causes a blocked or runny nose, facial pain or pressure (especially when bending forward), and sometimes a reduced sense of smell. Most cases clear up on their own within a couple of weeks, but some benefit from pharmacist treatment.
Am I Eligible for NHS Pharmacy First Treatment?
The NHS Pharmacy First sinusitis pathway is available to patients aged 12 and over whose symptoms have lasted more than 10 days, or who are getting worse after initially improving. Our pharmacist will check your symptoms against the NHS clinical criteria at the start of your consultation to confirm you’re suitable for the service.
What Happens at My Consultation?
Our pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, how long you’ve had them, and check for any signs that need referring on to a GP. Most consultations take around 10–15 minutes and can be done on a walk-in basis or by appointment.
What Treatment Might I Be Offered?
Depending on your symptoms, our pharmacist may recommend self-care advice, a nasal spray, or — where clinically appropriate — a short course of antibiotics issued directly under the Pharmacy First patient group direction, without needing a separate GP prescription.
When Should I See a GP Instead?
If you have severe symptoms, a high fever, swelling around the eyes, or symptoms that don’t improve or keep coming back, our pharmacist will refer you on to your GP or another appropriate service for further assessment.
Sinusitis Treatment for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see patients from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for sinusitis treatment. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road, making us an easy stop whichever of these areas you're visiting from.
Your pharmacist
Rajendra Patel, Superintendent Pharmacist
Your sinusitis treatment will be carried out by Rajendra Patel or another GPhC-registered pharmacist at Alisha Pharmacy. Alisha Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under premises number 1041405.
What our patients say
Trusted by the Chiswick community
“I’ve been using Alisha pharmacy for 20 years now. I have other pharmacies nearer to my home, but I always use Alisha because Raj and all the rest of the team there are so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. They obviously really care about what they do. A local gem.”
— P Hall, Google Review
“Raj the pharmacist runs a service of excellence and care to his local community. He and his team go above and beyond and know their community. The standard has always been exemplary. Would be such a tragedy to lose all of this to something impersonal and generic.”
— Harika Basharan, Google Review
What Happens at Your Appointment?
- A short assessment of your symptoms, health history and what you need.
- Your sinusitis treatment carried out by a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- Clear advice and any next steps you need to know.
- Aftercare advice and answers to any questions you have.
How to Prepare
- Let us know about any allergies, medicines or ongoing medical conditions.
- Bring any relevant paperwork or previous correspondence, if you have it.
- Ask us anything beforehand — our team is happy to talk it through confidentially.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pharmacy First free?
Yes, Pharmacy First is a free NHS service (usual prescription charges may apply to any medicine issued).
Do I need to be registered with a GP to use Pharmacy First?
You don’t need to be registered with our pharmacy, but you do need to be registered with a GP practice in England to access the NHS Pharmacy First service.
How old do I need to be for Pharmacy First sinusitis treatment?
The service is available to patients aged 12 and over. Younger children with sinusitis symptoms should see their GP.
Will I always be given antibiotics?
No — antibiotics are only issued where clinically appropriate. Many cases of sinusitis are viral and settle with self-care advice and pain relief alone.
Do you offer sinusitis treatment near Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond or Brentford?
Yes — we're easy to reach from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford as well as Chiswick itself. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road.
Disclaimer
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