Pharmacy First

Think Pharmacy First

Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

Highly trained pharmacists at more than 200 pharmacies in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire can now assess, treat, and when appropriate, provide some prescription medicine, without the need for a GP appointment, for the following conditions:

UTI

For Women Aged 16 – 64

Sinusitis

For Ages 12 and Over

Sore Throat

For Ages 5 and Over

Impetigo

For Ages 1 and Over

Shingles

For Ages 18 and Over

Earache

For Ages 1 – 17 years

Insect Bites

For Ages 1 and Over

Available at the heart of the local communities, community pharmacy teams have the right clinical training to give people the health and advice they need, with no appointment necessary and private consultations available.

Community Pharmacists will signpost patients to other local services where necessary.

By expanding the services community pharmacy teams offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.

Don’t wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

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