Did you know that your local pharmacy can now prescribe antibiotics for common ailments. It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for 7 common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections, aiming to address health issues before they get worse.

For the 7 common conditions, pharmacists will follow a robust clinical pathway which includes self care and safety-netting advice and only if appropriate, supplying a restricted set of prescription only medicines without the need to visit a GP.

For more information please see https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-first/