Pharmacists can now prescribe drugs for minor illnesses!

From today, you can get treatment for seven common conditions at most pharmacies without a GP prescription.

This will make it quicker and easier to get care while empowering pharmacists to use their expertise.

Across England, 95% of pharmacies have signed up to offer the expanded service which includes treatment for:

sinusitis, sore throat and earache

infected insect bite, impetigo and shingles

uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

More details here: NHS England » Over 10,000 NHS pharmacies begin treating people for common conditions