Think Pharmacy First
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns.
Community pharmacies can offer treatment and when appropriate, some prescription medicine for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
Community pharmacy teams are highly skilled, qualified health professionals with the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need.
Patients don’t need an appointment, and private consultation rooms are available. Pharmacy teams can also signpost to other relevant local services where necessary.
They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.
Don’t wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.
Treatment from a pharmacist
Pharmacists can suggest treatments that do not need a prescription for a range of conditions.
Pharmacies can also offer prescription medicine for the following conditions:
If you are not within these age ranges, a pharmacist can still offer advice and support decisions about self care treatment with over the counter medicines, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.
If you go to a pharmacy with one of these conditions, the pharmacist will offer you advice, treatment or refer you to a GP or other health professional if needed. They will also update your GP health record, but your information will not be shared with anyone else.