From the 1st February patients can now self-refer or be referred by 111, A&E, Walk in Centre or GP Practice to the Pharmacy to be treated under the pharmacy first scheme
Pharmacists will be able to carry out consultations and issue antibiotics when appropriate
The conditions that the pharmacy can now see are:
Sore Throat – Patients aged 5 years and over
Earache – Patients aged 1-17 years
Sinusitis – Patients aged 12 years and over
Impetigo – Patients aged 1 year and over
Shingles – Patients aged 18 years and over
Infected Insect Bites – Patients aged 1 year and over
Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections – Women only aged 16-64 years