The new Pharmacy First scheme means you can see a pharmacist about several minor illnesses and conditions you would previously have had to see your GP about. You can visit your pharmacist for a consultation and they will treat you and prescribe medication if necessary. If your condition is more serious you will be referred to a GP or hospital.
Under Pharmacy First Scheme, pharmacists can treat and prescribe medication for seven conditions. These are the conditions, and at what age, you can see the pharmacist:
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- Earache - 1 to 17 years
- Impetigo - 1 year and over
- Infected insect bites - 1 year and over
- Shingles - 18 years and over
- Sinusitis - 12 years and over
- Sore throat - 5 years and over
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - women 16-64 years
Should you contact the Surgery about one of these conditions you may be referred to a local chemist. Normally the chemist will contact you to discuss and issue any appropriate medication.
For more information go to the NHS Website How Pharmacies Can Help
To find a local pharmacy to the the NHS Webste Find a Pharmacy
Added: 02/07/2025