🐝 NHS Pharmacy First – Insect Bites & Stings

🩺 Insect Bite & Sting Treatment in Prescot

At Prescriptions Pharmacy, we provide NHS Pharmacy First assessment and treatment for uncomplicated insect bites and stings.

🐝 Bites and stings can cause redness, swelling, itching and discomfort. Symptoms often settle naturally, but treatment can help reduce irritation and support recovery.

🏥 If you are eligible, you can be assessed by a pharmacist and receive appropriate NHS treatment without needing to wait for a GP appointment.

👥 Who Can Use This Service?

You may be suitable for this NHS service if:

✅ You are aged 1 year or over

✅ You have a localised insect bite or sting

✅ Symptoms are mild‑to‑moderate (redness, swelling, itching, tenderness)

✅ There are no signs of severe allergy or severe infection

🩺 A private consultation will confirm whether Pharmacy First is the right pathway for you.

🔍 Typical Symptoms

Insect bites and stings commonly cause:

🔴 Redness and swelling around the area

😖 Itching or irritation

🔥 Localised pain or tenderness

💧 A small raised bump or blister

If symptoms are worsening, very painful, or spreading rapidly, another service may be more appropriate. We will advise you during your consultation.

💊 How We Help Under Pharmacy First

If eligible, the pharmacist may:

🩺 Assess the bite or sting and check for signs of infection or allergy

💊 Provide NHS treatment where appropriate (topical or oral options)

💡 Give advice for itch relief, swelling and pain

🚫 Explain how to reduce scratching and infection risk

📤 Refer you to another healthcare service if required

🔒 Consultations are confidential and take place in a private consultation room.

⚠️ When to Seek Urgent Help

Please seek urgent medical advice (or call 999 if severe) if:

❌ You have signs of a severe allergic reaction (breathing difficulty, facial/lip swelling, collapse)

❌ The bite or sting is in or near the eyes, mouth, tongue, or throat

❌ There are signs of severe infection (spreading redness, pus, fever, red streaks)

❌ You feel systemically unwell or symptoms are rapidly worsening

If Pharmacy First is not appropriate, we will advise you on the safest next step.

📅 Appointments & Cost

📱 Appointments recommended (walk‑ins may be available)

⏱️ Quick consultations with clear advice

💙 FREE on the NHS for eligible patients

🔗 Other NHS Pharmacy First Services

We also provide assessment and treatment for:

🩺 Shingles

🩺 Sore throat

🩺 Ear infection (acute otitis media)

🩺 Impetigo

🩺 Sinusitis

🩺 Urinary tract infection (UTI)

🌟 Why Choose Prescriptions Pharmacy?

✔️ NHS Pharmacy First provider

✔️ Access care without waiting for a GP appointment (if eligible)

✔️ Pharmacist‑led assessment and NHS treatment where appropriate

✔️ Private consultation room

✔️ Convenient Prescot location