Think pharmacy first
Think pharmacy first
On 31 January 2024 the new Pharmacy First Service launched, enabling community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for a visit to their GP.
The Pharmacy First service includes four conditions that were part of the Midlands Extended Care Service.
More patients can now access treatment at their local pharmacies with over 96% of pharmacies in the Midlands offering the service.
As part of pharmacy first, a patient can self-refer to a pharmacy for the following conditions:
- Urine Tract Infection (UTI in females aged 16 – 64)
- Shingles (18 years and over)
- Impetigo (1 year and over)
- Infected Insect Bites (1 year and over)
- Sinusitis (12 years and over)
- Sore Throat (5 years and over)
- Otitis Media (Middle ear infection – 1 to 17 years)
In addition to the conditions covered by pharmacy first, the Midlands Extended Care Service* also enables registered pharmacies to also provide care for patients who present with the following conditions:
- Acute bacterial conjunctivitis (children under 2 years)
- Infected eczema
*Please note this Extended Care service is currently paused.
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