Minor Ailments and Conditions

DID YOU KNOW?

Pharmacists are highly qualified in advising on everything medication related and most minor ailments. Pharmacy First is a quick and easy way to get advice and treatment from your local community pharmacy-for those aged over 3 months. Under the Pharmacy First scheme, the pharmacist can prescribe medicines for these conditions (normal charges and exemptions apply):

• Coughs, colds, sore throats, blocked nose , ear-ache
• Thrush and uncomplicated urinary tract infections
• Teething and nappy rash
• Diarrhoea, threadworms
• Hay fever
• Cold sores and mouth ulcers ,eye infections
• Skin rashes, impetigo, athletes foot

WHAT TO DO:

Just drop in to your local pharmacy and ask to see the pharmacist. If you have difficulty finding a pharmacy, you can use the NHS Choices website  or dial 111.