Bristol Road: Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 5pm · Campus: Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm ● NEW Selly Pharmacy in Campus ● 0121 472 0155
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About sinusitis

Sinusitis is swelling of the sinuses, usually after a cold. It can cause a blocked or runny nose, pain and pressure around your face, and a reduced sense of smell.

Under NHS Pharmacy First, our pharmacists can assess your symptoms and offer advice and treatment, including prescription medicines where clinically appropriate.

Who it is for

  • Adults and children aged 12 and over with symptoms of sinusitis
  • People registered with a GP in England
  • Free on the NHS, with standard prescription charges where they apply

How it works

  1. Book online or walk in to our Bristol Road pharmacy
  2. A pharmacist assesses your symptoms in private
  3. Receive advice and treatment if appropriate

Good to know

  • Most sinusitis gets better on its own within two to three weeks.
  • Seek urgent help if you have swelling around the eyes, changes in vision, a severe headache or confusion.
  • Some NHS services can be accessed remotely from our campus branch when clinically appropriate. Please ask the team.

Related services

NHS Pharmacy First consultations are free. Standard NHS prescription charges apply unless you are exempt. Some NHS services can be accessed remotely from Selly Pharmacy in Campus when clinically appropriate. If you feel very unwell, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Sinusitis questions

Common questions

Is it free?
Yes. The consultation is free on the NHS. Standard prescription charges apply unless you are exempt.
Will I get antibiotics?
Only if they are clinically needed. Many cases are best treated with other medicines and self care.
Next step

Ready to book?

It only takes a few minutes. Choose a time, complete your pre-screen and we will see you at our Bristol Road pharmacy.

Visit us

On Bristol Road, in the heart of Selly Oak.And on campus, in the heart of the University of Birmingham.

Right on Bristol Road, directly opposite Tesco Express and the Esso petrol station, two minutes from Selly Oak station, opposite the University of Birmingham campus, with on-street parking nearby. Walk in, or call ahead, we're easy to find and easier to talk to. You can now also find us on the University of Birmingham campus, inside the University Centre: behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op.

Bristol Road branch
Unit 2, 480 Bristol Road,
Selly Oak, Birmingham,
West Midlands, B29 6BD
Campus branch · New
Selly Pharmacy in Campus
University Centre,
University of Birmingham Campus,
Birmingham, B15 2TT
Behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op
Opening hours

Two branches, open when you need us

Bristol Road branch
Monday
9:00–18:00
Tuesday
9:00–18:00
Wednesday
9:00–18:00
Thursday
9:00–18:00
Friday
9:00–18:00
Saturday
9:00–17:00
Sunday
Closed
Campus branch · University Centre
Mon–Fri
9:00–17:00
Sat–Sun
Closed
On a Saturday? Visit our Bristol Road branch, open 9am to 5pm.
Closed Sundays and bank holidays. For urgent out-of-hours care, please call NHS 111 or visit nhs.uk for your nearest open pharmacy.