Do I need a GP referral for Chest Infection Treatment?

No. Chest Infection Treatment is a private service you can book directly with Bruntsfield Pharmacy, without a GP referral and without being registered with us. If what you need turns out to be something better handled by your GP or a hospital, we will tell you that plainly rather than proceed.

Where can I get Chest Infection Treatment in Edinburgh?

At Bruntsfield Pharmacy, 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, through our Private Prescribing Service service. We are a short walk from Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross, and open monday to friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can book online or call 0131 563 6824.

Do I need an appointment for Chest Infection Treatment?

Booking ahead is best, and you can do it online from this page or by calling 0131 563 6824. We can often see people the same day. If you are unsure whether this is the right service for you, ring first and ask to speak to a pharmacist.

Chest Infection Treatment

A private consultation for a persistent chesty cough, where an independent prescribing pharmacist assesses you and can prescribe treatment where it is appropriate.

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

NHS

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Availability: Private service
Clinic: Private Prescribing Service
Referral: Not needed, book directly
Where: 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ

What is Chest Infection Treatment?

Most chest infections are viral and get better on their own, and antibiotics do nothing for those. Some are bacterial and do need treating. Telling them apart takes an assessment, which is what this appointment is for.

You will get a straight answer either way, including when the honest answer is rest, fluids and time. If your symptoms point to something that needs a GP or urgent care, we will say so and help you get there.

Why choose Chest Infection Treatment at Bruntsfield Pharmacy?

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

How does Chest Infection Treatment work?

Book a consultation

Book online or call in. Most appointments are available the same day.

Talk it through

The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, your history and anything you already take, and examines you where needed.

Agree what happens next

If treatment is right for you it is supplied there and then. If it is not, we explain why and where to go instead.

Book online

Choose a time for Chest Infection Treatment without leaving this page.

Chest Infection Treatment: common questions

Do I need a GP referral for Chest Infection Treatment?: No. Chest Infection Treatment is a private service you can book directly with Bruntsfield Pharmacy, without a GP referral and without being registered with us. If what you need turns out to be something better handled by your GP or a hospital, we will tell you that plainly rather than proceed.
Where can I get Chest Infection Treatment in Edinburgh?: At Bruntsfield Pharmacy, 129 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4EQ, through our Private Prescribing Service service. We are a short walk from Morningside, Marchmont and Tollcross, and open monday to friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can book online or call 0131 563 6824.
Do I need an appointment for Chest Infection Treatment?: Booking ahead is best, and you can do it online from this page or by calling 0131 563 6824. We can often see people the same day. If you are unsure whether this is the right service for you, ring first and ask to speak to a pharmacist.