Pharmacy First
On Wednesday 31st January, the new Pharmacy First scheme launched across the country. The scheme enables community pharmacists to prescribe medication for 7 common conditions. The problems that you can be seen by a pharmacist for are:
| Acute Otitis Media (Ear infection) | Aged 1 – 17 years old |
| Impetigo | Aged 1 year and over |
| Infected insect bites | Aged 1 year and over |
| Shingles | Aged 18 years and over |
| Sinusitis | Aged 12 years and over |
| Sore throat | Aged 5 years and over |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women Only – Aged 16 – 64 years |
If you, or one of your children are suffering from any of the above conditions and meet the age criteria for the particular problem, you can be referred to any community pharmacy through ‘Pharmacy First’.
If you would like to be seen by a community pharmacist, please contact us on 01695 317350 where a referral can be arranged by our reception team. Please note, our receptionists are required to ask for some brief details about your symptoms as part of the referral process.