People often visit their GP with minor illnesses that a local pharmacist could help with. Instead of booking a GP appointment, you can visit your local pharmacy , saving you time and with no appointment needed – you can just walk in.
All pharmacists can give advice and medicine if you need it that will help clear up the problem. If your condition is more serious, they will refer you to your GP.
What’s more, many pharmacies are open in the evenings and on the weekends.
Can I get free treatment?
If you don’t normally pay for your medicines, then you don’t need to pay with Think Pharmacy First – you can get them free and over the counter from your local pharmacist without the need to see your GP.
Which illnesses are included?
Advice from your pharmacist is always free, but thanks to the Think Pharmacy First scheme they can also provide treatment for the minor illnesses below:
Back pain
Headache
Migraine
Period pain
Teething
Toothache
Allergies
Bites and stings
Hay fever
Skin reactions
Cough
Congestion
Colds and flu
Sore throat
Fevers and/or temperature
Earache
Ear wax
Ear infection
Bacterical conjunctivitis (sticky eyes)
Styes
Stomach aches
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Haemorrhoids
Indigestion
Reflux
Threadworm
Vomiting
Skin/mouth problems
Athletes foot
Chickenpox
Cold sores
Contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
Fungal skin infection
Impetigo (blisters)
Nappy rash
Scabies
Skin rash
Vaginal thrush
Warts and verrucae
Head lice