Pharmacy First Service
Did you know, you can now access the Pharmacy First Service?
This is a new service which will enable community pharmacists to treat patients without the need for them to visit their GP surgery. This is alongside pharmacy blood pressure monitoring and contraception services. It will help patients to access quicker and more convenient care, including the supply of appropriate medicines for minor illness.
Your community pharmacist can now deal with the following conditions:
| Clinical Issue | Age Range | Excluding Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Acute ear infections | 1 to 17 years | * Recurrent (3 or more episodes in 6 months or 4 or more episodes in 12 months) * Pregnant individuals under 16 years old |
| Impetigo (non blistering) | 1 year and over | * Blistering impetigo, * Recurrent impetigo (2 or more episodes in 12 months), * Pregnant individuals under 16 years old |
| Infected insect bites | 1 year and over | * Pregnant individuals under 16 years old |
| Shingles | 18 years and over | * Pregnant individuals |
| Sinusitis | 12 years and over | * Immunosuppressed, * Chronic sinusitis (symptoms more than 12 weeks), * Pregnant individuals under 16 years old |
| Sore throat | 5 years and over | * Pregnant individuals under 16 years old |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women 16 – 64 years | * Pregnant individuals, * Urinary catheter, * Recurrent UTI (2 episodes in last 6 months or 3 episodes in last 12 months) |
There are some age restrictions, so they may direct you back to the GP if they are unable to deal with your medical query.
If you call us, and we believe that the Pharmacy First Service is more appropriate to deal with your concerns, you may be signposted to them.
Alternatively, if you have used the service and you have some feedback, we would welcome this too!
Thank you for your co-operation!