Community Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can help you with minor health concerns. They can offer medical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses like coughs, colds, some stomach problems and aches and pains.

Community Pharmacists can also supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP. The conditions covered are:

·    Sinusitis (for patients aged 12 years and over only)
·    Sore throat (aged 5+)
·    Earache (aged 1 year-17)
·    Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)
·    Impetigo (aged 18 years+)
·    Shingles (aged 18 years+)
·    Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)

Some pharmacies also offer services like Stop Smoking, contraception and vaccinations.

If you are unsure what service a pharmacy provides you can check here by entering your postcode and clicking on each individual pharmacy:
Find a pharmacy - NHS <https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy>