Pharmacy First
The new Pharmacy First Service enables community pharmacists to complete episodes of care for patients without the need for the patient to visit their general practice (even when patient may need antibiotics). This, alongside expansions to the pharmacy blood pressure checking and contraception services, will save up to 10 million general practice team appointments a year and help patients access quicker and more convenient care, including the supply of appropriate medicines for minor illness.
The Pharmacy First Service builds on the previous Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) by enabling community pharmacies to manage patients for seven common conditions, following specific clinical pathways.
The seven conditions are:
Clinical Pathway | Age Range | Notes |
Acute Otitis Media | 1 to 17 years |
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Impetigo | 1 year and over |
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Infected insect bites | 1 year and over | Excludes:
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Shingles | 18 years and over |
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Sinusitis | 12 years and over |
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Sore throat | 5 years and over |
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Uncomplicated UTI | Women aged 16 – 64 year | Must have 2/3 symptoms for treatment:
The following exclusions apply (add to SDT):
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Patients can self-refer to this service, we do not need to complete a referral. If they would prefer a remote consultation they can complete a form via the 111 App or they can attend the pharmacy directly for an in person consultation.
Locally we know about the following pharmacies:
- Lime Tree Pharmacy – starting 5/2/24 Mon-Fri
- Rowland Pharmacy, The Waterfront, Mon-Fri
- Kamsons, Manor Parade, at the moment Mon-Weds
- Tesco Pharmacy, Mon-Fri
- Kamsons Durrington, Mon-Fri