Pharmacy First

Most pharmacies can now provide prescription medication for a range of common conditions without the need to see a GP.

These include:

Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Other services available at your local pharmacy:

Access to the contraceptive pill without a prescription
Emergency contraception
Free blood pressure checks
Weight checks and healthy lifestyle advice

Visiting your local pharmacy can often be the quickest way to get advice and treatment for minor illnesses.

For more information go to the NHS Website: How Pharmacies Can Help

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