Ever thought about visiting your local pharmacy rather than your GP when you’re suffering from things like a slight temperature, head lice, sore throat or hayfever?
The Pharmacy First “Minor Ailments” scheme allows participating pharmacists to prescribe and help with certain simple problems that may not require a visit to your doctor.
It is important to mention to the pharmacist that you are seeking treatment under the 'Minor ailments scheme' in order to access this valuable service.
Please note: that if you don't normally need to pay for your prescriptions, any treatment given will be provided at no cost.
Conditions which can be treated by your pharmacist under the scheme:-
Please click the link below for further details about this service by Boots the chemist, although please note that Boots is not the only chemist operating this scheme.