Minor ailments service
If you have certain minor ailments or conditions you may be eligible for Pharmacy First minor ailments service. The service enables patients with minor ailments to go straight to their pharmacist for a consultation and prescription, instead of going through their GP.
- 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)
Pharmacy First is available at most local pharmacies.