Sore throat
Pharmacy First is an NHS initiative that invites patients to consult their local pharmacist for a variety of common conditions that can be safely assessed and treated without needing a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access free advice and treatment for conditions such as urinary tract infections (for women aged 16 to under 65), impetigo, infected nappy rash, and more. Choose Pharmacy First for quick, convenient care from trusted healthcare professionals right in your community.
The Pharmacy First service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service which has run since October 2019. The consultation service enables patients to be referred into community pharmacy for a minor illness or an urgent repeat medicine supply.
If your child has pain in the ear, they may have an infection (Otitis Media). Bring them into the Pharmacy to speak to the Pharmacist. This service is for children aged one year to seventeen years.
Patients aged one year and above can receive treatment for impetigo. This includes patients who have recurrent impetigo. If you think you or your child has impetigo, visit the Pharmacy today.
Patients aged one year and over who have an infected insect bite can receive support from the Pharmacist and team. If you have been bitten and the bite area is red, itchy, tender or swollen, visit the pharmacy today.
This service is available for adults aged 18 years and over. Patients presenting with shingles could be eligible for medication supply.
This service is available for adults and children aged 12 years of age and over. If you are suffering with a blocked nose and sinus pain the Pharmacist and their team will be able to help.
Adults and children over five years of age can access support from the Pharmacist and team if they have a sore throat alongside a fever.
This service is available to women aged 16 to 64 years with a suspected lower urinary tract infection. If you have burning when passing urine, needing to urinate during the night or your urine is cloudy you may be eligible for the pharmacy first service where the pharmacist can provide medication.
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