The new Pharmacy First scheme which launched on Wednesday 31st January 2024 means you can go and see a pharmacist about several minor illnesses and conditions you would previously have had to see your GP about.
You can visit your pharmacist for a consultation and they will treat you and prescribe medication if necessary. If your condition is more serious you will be referred to a GP or hospital.
These are the conditions, and at what age, you can see the pharmacist about:
Earache - 1 to 17 years.
Impetigo - 1 year and over.
Infected insect bites - 1 year and over.
Shingles - 18 years and over.
Sinusitis - 12 years and over.
Sore throat - 5 years and over.
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections - women 16-64 years.
The local pharmacies that are currently signed up to this scheme are:
- Boots Pharmacy - 22-28 Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG.
- Chain Lane Pharmacy - 2 Chain Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DH.
- Pharmacy+Health - 34 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ.
For more information about this service please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/launch-of-nhs-pharmacy-first-advanced-service/