New ways your pharmacist can help you

Your pharmacist can now treat you or give you medicines for some illnesses without you having to see a doctor first.

Your pharmacist can now help if you have:

• an earache and you may have a high temperature

• a dry, scratchy or sore throat

• a urinary tract infection (UTI) which can feel like a burning or a pain when you pee

• sinusitis which can be a blocked or bunged up nose

• shingles which can give you a rash and make you feel unwell

• impetigo which can give you an itchy rash

• infected insect bites which can be red and sore

Your pharmacist can now also help if you need oral contraception .

You can still speak to your doctor but your pharmacist will often be able to help. You do not have to book an appointment.

Find out more at nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst