How can Pharmacists help you?

Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over the counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses such as

•     Sinusitis (adults and children aged 12 years and over)
•     Sore throat (adults and children aged 5 years and over)
•     Earache (children and young adults aged 1 year to 17 years)
•     Infected insect bite (adults and children aged 1 year and over)
•     Impetigo (adults and children aged 1 year and over)
•     Shingles (adults aged 18 years and over)
•     Urinary tract infection (women, aged 16 – 64 years.

Under the Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can carry out consultations and issue antibiotics when appropriate without visiting the GP.