Self Referral:
Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you with minor health concerns.
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
Please click on link below for more info and to find a pharmacy near you:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions-and-pharmacies/pharmacies/
GP Practice Referral:
Pharmacies now provide a service by taking referrals from GP practices. When you call into reception your condition may be eligible for a pharmacy referral - see image on the left for conditions that can be treated by pharmacists.
This is a faster than waiting for a GP appointment, meaning your condition can be treated on the day.
- Reception recieve your query through telephone.
- Referral is sent to you preferred pharmacy.
- You recieve a telephone call from the pharmacist to discuss best treatment.
