Your Local Pharmacist Can Help
Pharmacists offer professional free health advice at any time - you don't need an appointment.
From coughs and colds to aches and pains, they can give you expert help on everyday illnesses. They can answer questions about prescribed and over-the-counter medicines. Your local Pharmacist can also advise on healthy eating.
The service is available to patients who are:
- Are entitled to free prescriptions
- Are registered with a doctor that is taking part in the Minor Aliments Scheme
- Are suffering with a minor aliment included in the scheme
What is a Minor Ailment? |
Athletes Foot | Back Pain | Bacterial Conjunctivitis | Chicken Pox |
Cold Sores | Colds and Flu | Constipation | Cough |
Diarrhoea | Dysmenorrhoea | Earache | Headaches |
Temperatures | Ear Wax Removal | Eczema and Dermatitis | Hemorrhoids |
Hay Fever | Allergies | Head Lice Infestation | Indigestion or Heartburn |
Insect Bites | IBS | Migraine | Nappy Rash |
Scabies | Soft Tissue Injury | Sore Throat | Teething |
Mouth Ulcers | Threadworm | Vaginal Thrush | Upset Tummy |
Pharmacists can also advise on health eating, obesity and giving up smoking. Some pharmacists have private areas where you can talk in confidence. They may suggest you visit your GP for more serious symptoms. It is possible to purchase many medicines from the chemist without a prescription. Watch this short video on how you can get the most out of your local pharmacy