9 out of 10 pharmacies in Kent and Medway can now offer prescription medicine for 7 common conditions, without you needing to see a GP or make an appointment.
This is called Pharmacy First.
Conditions they can offer prescription medicine for are:
• Impetigo (aged 1 and over)
• Infected insect bites (aged 1 and over)
• Earache (aged 1 to 17)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Sinusitis (aged 12 and over)
• Urinary tract infections
• Shingles (aged 18 and over)
• Infected insect bites (aged 1 and over)
• Earache (aged 1 to 17)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Sinusitis (aged 12 and over)
• Urinary tract infections
• Shingles (aged 18 and over)
Mum-of-two Gemma used Pharmacy First when her 12-year-old complained of earache.
She said:
“I used Pharmacy First when my son complained of on-going earache. He was assessed by the pharmacist and prescribed ear drops. We were advised to return for prescription antibiotics if the problem did not resolve within a few days. It was a quick and brilliant service and one I would recommend.”
Pharmacists can also offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections, aches, and pains.
You may be referred to a pharmacy by your GP if you contact them for one of the above conditions or another minor illness.
You can also go to a pharmacy for these conditions, without contacting your GP.
Find out more at: www.kmhealthandcare.uk/pharmacy
Anna Hinde
Communications and Engagement Manager
NHS Kent and Medway
