Pharmacy First has launched in England. 

This means you can now access expert advice and prescription medication directly from a Pharmacist for 7 common conditions, eliminating the need to see your GP. 

The 7 conditions covered by the service are:

• Earache - 1 to 17 years old. This service is not suitable for patients suffering with recurrent acute otitis media (3 or more episodes in 6 months or four or more episodes in 12 months)
• Impetigo - 1 year and over. This service does not cover patients suffering from bullous impetigo or recurrent impetigo (defined as 2 or more episodes in the same year)
• Infected Insect Bites - 1 year and over
• Shingles - 18 years and over. This service is not suitable for pregnant individuals
• Sinusitis - 12 years and over. This service in does not cover immunosuppressed individuals, or patients suffering with chronic sinusitis (sinusitis that causes symptoms that last for more than 12 weeks)
• Sore Throat - 5 years and over
• Uncomplicated UTIs in Women - Women aged 16-64 years. This service is not suitable for pregnant women, patients with a urinary catheter, or patients who have suffered from recurrent UTI (2 episodes in last 6 months, or 3 episodes in last 12 months)

For more information or to book an appointment with either local Pharmacies in Bolsover:

• Rowlands Pharmacy Bolsover - To book an appointment click here: https://rowlandspharmacy.co.uk/pharmacy-first-england or give them a call on 01246 822320

OR

• Head to Day-Night Pharmacy Bolsover (24 Townend, S44 6DT) or give them a call on 01246 822208

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