Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines that can help.
You will be referred to a Pharmacist if you have the following conditions listed in these links:
NHS Pharmacy First – Referrals for Minor Illnesses
NHS Pharmacy First – 7 clinical pathways
If you cannot access these documents, please visit the surgery for an alternative copy.
They may also be able to offer treatment and prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP. This service is known as Pharmacy First. Conditions that can be treated are:
- earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
- impetigo (skin infection) (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)
- urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64 years)
If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will:
- offer you advice or treatment, or
- refer you to a GP or other healthcare professional if needed.
They will then update your GP health record.
If you are not within these age ranges, a pharmacist can still offer advice, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.