The new Pharmacy First Service will enable community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice. This, alongside expansions to the pharmacy blood pressure checking and contraception services, will help patients access quicker and more convenient care, including the supply of appropriate medicines for minor illness.

The seven conditions are:

Clinical pathway	Age range
Acute Otitis Media*	1 to 17 years
Impetigo	1 year and over
Infected insect bites	1 year and over
Shingles	18 years and over
Sinusitis	12 years and over
Sore throat	5 years and over
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections	Women 16-64 years

Pharmacy First Scheme

The community pharmacist also can offer advice and/or treatment for conditions such as:

• Cough
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Fever
• Nasal congestion
• Hay fever
• Allergies
• Diarrhoea
• Vaginal thrush
• Threadworm
• Athletes foot
• Insect bites or stings
• Mouth ulcers
• Nappy rash
• Constipation

If symptoms persist you should seek further advice from your GP practice.

Remember, some pharmacies are open later in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays. Opening hours are available from NHS Direct via their website NHS Direct Pharmacy Finder, or you can call the pharmacy using the numbers below.

Useful Phone Numbers

• Well Pharmacy Greenleys – 01908 315321
• Charpharm – 01908 320392
• McLarens, New Bradwell – 01908 313389
• Willen Village – 01908 671077
• Stantonbury – 01908 314870
• Lloyds Wolverton – 01908 315612
• Jardines, Oakridge – 01908 320432
• Boots CMK – 01908 607327
• Milton Keynes General Hospital – 01908 660033
• Citizens’ Advice Bureau – 0808 278 7991
• ARC Community Drug & Alcohol Service – 01908 250730