Common Ailments Scheme
The pharmacy common ailment service is a scheme whereby patients are encouraged to consult a participating community pharmacy, rather than their own GP. A consultation with the Pharmacist will be made and appropriate medication prescribed or a referral back to the GP if required.
What minor illnesses are covered?
Illnesses supported within the scheme may differ between locations. Some illnesses covered include:
- Back-ache, sprains and strains
- Colds
- Conjunctivitis
- Constipation
- Coughs
- Diarrhoea
- Earache
- Haemorrhoids
- Hay fever
- Head lice
- Headache and fever
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Insect bites and stings
- Mild eczema and dermatitis
- Minor fungal skin infections
- Mouth ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Sore throat
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Thrush