Dean & Smedley (Horninglow)

The Pharmacy First Service enables your local Community Pharmacy to treat seven common conditions without the need for visiting your GP.

The seven common conditions are (please note the age ranges): Sinusitis (for patients aged 12 years and over only)Sore throat (aged 5+)Earache (aged 1 year-17)Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)Impetigo (aged 18 years+)Shingles (aged 18 years+)Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)

If you are feeling unwell with any of the above conditions you can go to your local preferred pharmacy or you can also be referred by your GP practice. Pharmacists may offer a virtual consultation by phone or video call, or in person in a private room in the pharmacy. They will ask questions, may perform an examination and must get your consent to access your medical records. The pharmacist will be able to recommend the best course of action based on your clinical needs. This might include issuing prescriptions for antibiotics or antivirals where necessary or advising you on over-the-counter treatments that could help. The appointment and advice from a pharmacist are free to access.If you are recommended an over-the-counter medication, you will pay the costs of buying this.If you are supplied with a prescription-only medication, usual prescription charges would apply unless you qualify for free prescriptions. You can still choose to visit your GP if you prefer. Pharmacy First simply offers an alternative route for getting treatment for these specific conditions.

Categories:
Leaving hospital
Health advice
Healthy lifestyle
Managing a long-term health condition
Service access criteria:

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Additional needs catered for:
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