Pharmacy First

Medicines used to treat Urinary Tract Infections, toddler conjunctivitis, impetigo and mild dermatitis or eczema usually require a prescription from a doctor. However, under the new service, some groups of people can now be assessed and have medicines supplied directly by a pharmacist.

Who can pharmacists provide prescription medication to under the new scheme?

• Urinary Tract Infection medication for women aged between 16-64 years old.
• Impetigo medication for adults and children over 2 years old.
• Conjunctivitis medication for adults and children over 31 days old.
• Eczema and dermatitis medication for adults and children over 1 year old.

The new service could save you significant time, and give you access to the right treatment more quickly. If you think you may have one of these conditions, visit your pharmacist for an assessment.

Pharmacy First Aid

Community Pharmacists can, if appropriate, supply antibiotics for the following 7 conditions UTI’s, Impetigo, Acute Sore Throat, Shingles, Infected Insect Bite, Acute Sinusitis and Acute Otitis Media in children 1-17.

While pharmacists may be able to help with these conditions, assistance is not guaranteed in all situations.

Conditions	What conditions are SUITABLE for referral to pharmacists
UTI	Female aged 16 to 64
Impetigo	Adults & Children Children aged 1 and over
Acute Sore Throat	Adults & Children Children aged 5 and over
Shingles	Adults 18 and over
Infected Insect Bites	Adults & Children Children aged 1 and over
Acute Sinusitis	Adults & Children Children aged 12 and over Under 12’s
Acute Otitis Media	Children aged 1 to 17
Bacterial Eye infection	Children aged 31 days to under 2
Skin conditions eczema and dermatitis	Adults & Children aged 1 to 10 Use on face in adults and children over 1 year