Think Pharmacy
If you or your family become unwell, you may not always need to see a doctor or get a prescription. Community pharmacists are qualified health professionals who can offer expert advice on lots of minor ailments and conditions.
With longer opening hours than GPs, local pharmacies offer many of the same services GPs do, and all pharmacies in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have private consultation rooms.
Through the ‘Pharmacy First’ service, community pharmacists can now also supply prescription-only medicines to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP.
The Pharmacy First service is available within all pharmacies across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, making it easier for patients to access help, advice and treatment. Most of the time no appointment is necessary, however this may depend on the treatment needed and how busy the pharmacy is.
What common conditions can a pharmacist help with?
Speak to your local community pharmacist in confidence, without an appointment about:
- Coughs, colds and the flu
- Aches, pains & minor injuries
- Oral contraception*
- Skin rashes and allergies
- Ear and eye care
- Stomach aches such as constipation, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, or threadworm
- Help with medication and repeat prescriptions
- Advice on healthy living – how to eat better, lose weight, exercise, and stop smoking
Plus, under the new ‘Pharmacy First’ service you can now get prescription-only medicines advice for these seven common conditions:
- sinusitis (adults and children aged 12+)
- sore throat (adults and children aged 5+)
- earache (children and young people aged 1–17)
- infected insect bites (adults and children aged 1+)
- impetigo (adults and children aged 1+)
- shingles (adults aged 18+)
- urinary tract infections (women aged 16–64)
To find out more about the ‘Pharmacy First’ service, please click here.
Some pharmacies offer late-night and 24-hour opening
Some pharmacies offer late-night and 24-hour opening.
Find your nearest pharmacy and its opening times here.
