Patients can now get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription. The scheme is called Pharmacy First and is intended to get patients treatment quickly whilst also reducing pressure on GP practices.The pharmacies can treat:
• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Infected insect bite
• Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection)
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.
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