Pharmacy First is a new advanced service which involves Pharmacists providing advice and NHS-funded treatment, where clinically appropriate for seven common conditions.
Seven Common Conditions
Below are seven common conditions for which we can refer you to local pharmacies:
| Clinical pathway | Age range |
| Acute otitis media | 1 to 17 years |
| Impetigo | 1 year and over |
| Infected insect bites | 1 year and over |
| Shingles | 18 years and over |
| Sinusitis | 12 years and over |
| Sore throat | 5 years and over |
| Uncomplicated urinary tract infections | Women 16-64 years |
Pharmacists can offer clinical advice for a range of minor illnesses; if symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.
Examples of minor illnesses include:
• Back-ache, sprains and strains
• Colds
• Coughs
• Conjunctivitis
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Earache
• Haemorrhoids
• Hay fever
• Head lice
• Headache and fever
• Heartburn and indigestion
• Insect bites and stings
• Mild eczema and dermatitis
• Minor fungal skin infections
• Mouth ulcers
• Nappy rash
• Sore throat
• Teething
• Threadworm
• Thrush
If you contact the surgery with any minor illnesses that can be assessed and treated more quickly by a local pharmacy, we can send an electronic referral to the pharmacy of your choice, who will then contact you for a consultation.
See below for more information:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help
