Think Pharmacy First

🆘🤔 Need healthcare advice? Thinking ‘Pharmacy First’ makes it easier to get help.

Skip the morning rush to see a GP by visiting your pharmacy if you suspect you have one of seven minor conditions. 🤒🩹

*Acute Sinusitis Age 12years +

*Acute Otitis media Age1-17 years old

*Acute Sore Throat Age5+

*Impetigo Age 1+

*Infected Insect Bites Age 1+

*Shingles Age 18+

*Simple Urinary Tract Infection Women aged 16-64

Pharmacies have private consultation rooms that can be used for consultations with patients, and pharmacists can see patients for clinical services without always needing an appointment.

Every pharmacist trains for 5 years in the use of medicines and managing minor illnesses, so they are well equipped to provide health and wellbeing advice to help people stay well. They are also experienced in spotting warning signs, otherwise known as red flag symptoms, which may warrant a referral to another healthcare provider.

🔍 Find the service at a pharmacy near you: https://bit.ly/3vPV09F