As qualified healthcare professionals, pharmacists can now offer advice and prescription medicine for illnesses such as:
- impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
- infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
- earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
- sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
- sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
- urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
- shingles (aged 18 years and over)
They can also provide advice and over the counter medication for the following minor ailments:
- coughs
- colds
- sore throats
- tummy trouble
- aches and pains
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard.
You can search for your local pharmacy here...Find a pharmacy (nhs.uk)