Pharmacy First 

Did you know? There is  a service which could get you the right help faster.

• Pharmacists can offer, over the counter, many of the same treatments you’d get on prescription for a wide range of minor illnesses.

• Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals, with five years training and spend a high percentage of their time helping patients with symptoms covered by our practice.

• You may be able to get an appointment with the pharmacist significantly sooner than from a GP.

• We can book you a free consultation with a pharmacist if you have one of the minor ailments on our list.

• We will ask some questions first to make sure it’s safe for you to be referred.

The public perceptions of community pharmacy survey found that over 90% of patients who sought guidance from a community pharmacy within the past year reported receiving good  advice.

If you present to the practice with a minor ailment, we can make a referral to your nearest Pharmacy.  We will explain the process and make the referral for you.

Minor ailments include: