Local pharmacists can now treat seven common conditions and even provide some prescription medicines if needed, all without having to visit your GP or get a prescription first. Just talk to your Pharmacy shop to book your self a review.
These conditions include:
- Ear infections (ages 1–17 years)
- Sore throats (ages 5+ years)
- Uncomplicated UTIs (women aged 16–64 years)
- Impetigo (ages 1+ years)
- Infected insect bites (ages 1+ years)
- Shingles (ages 18+ years)
- Sinusitis (ages 12+ years)
To increase public awareness, two short videos urging Surrey residents to think ‘Pharmacy First’ have been generated. For more information about Pharmacy First, please visit: https://www.surreyheartlands.org/pharmacies and How pharmacies can help – NHS
