Minor ailment scheme
Some pharmacies run a minor ailment scheme that deals with specific common health problems. When pharmacies provide medicines as part of a minor ailment scheme, you get the medicines on the NHS. Please ask pharmacy staff for more information.
Treatment for children:
- impetigo, a skin condition
- insect bites
- mild skin conditions
Treatment for adults:
- cystitis (women only, aged 16 to 65)
- impetigo, a skin condition
- insect bites
- mild skin conditions
Prescription charges will apply. If you’re exempt from prescription charges, for example if you’re under 16 or over 60, or if you have a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) – you won’t pay for the medicine.
What else can pharmacists offer?
Pharmacies offer a range of health services that you may not be aware of. For example, pharmacies promote health and wellbeing, and provide access to stopping smoking, sexual health and alcohol support services. Pharmacies may also provide a flu vaccination service, chlamydia screening, pregnancy testing and NHS health checks. These services could save you a trip to your GP!
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