1. PHARMACY FIRST SCHEME Pharmacy First
If you have got a common ailment such as a cough, sore throat, or sticky eye, please ask the practice receptionist or your local pharmacy about the Pharmacy First Scheme
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2. What is Pharmacy First?
Pharmacy First is a scheme that is available for children and people who don’t have to pay for their prescriptions and are suffering from a common ailment.
You can get advice and treatment for a range of common ailments FREE OF CHARGE from a participating pharmacy and no appointment is necessary

3. What conditions are included?
There are 28 different conditions included in the scheme
Bites and stings
Chickenpox
Headache
Earache
Sprains and strains
Eye Infection
Cough
Hayfever
Haemorrhoids
Warts and Verrucas
Infant colic
Indigestion
Colds and Nasal congestion
Cold sores
Constipation
Cystitis
Skin rash
Diarrhoea
Fever
Fungal skin infections
Mouth ulcers
Nappy rash
Oral thrush
Scabies
Sore throat
Teething
Threadworms
Vaginal thrush

4. How do I access the service?
There are several ways to access the service including;
self-referral at the pharmacy
referral from your GP practice
referral from Out of Hours Service or 111
What do I need to take to the pharmacy?
You will need to take the following information with you;
 confirmation of registration with your GP practice
 evidence of exemption from prescription charges
 your NHS number if known

5. You don’t have to see your GP. Ask your pharmacist first
about free treatment for a range of common ailments
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