Local pharmacists in Forth Valley can provide free treatment and expert advice for a wide range of common conditions through the Pharmacy First service – no GP appointment or prescription needed.
They can help with conditions such as sinusitis, sore throat, earache, insect bites, impetigo, shingles & uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.
Additional services available:
- Emergency contraception and an initial 3-month supply of the progestogen-only pill
- Antibiotics for children and young people, including:
- Penicillin V for children aged 5+ with acute sore throats
- Flucloxacillin for skin infections in patients up to 17 years old
- A free sharps disposal service for people who use injectable treatments (e.g. for diabetes)
Pharmacy First Plus
Pharmacy First Plus is an additional service available in over 35 pharmacies in the Forth Valley area. Pharmacists providing the service are experienced prescribers who are able to provide advice and treatment for a wider range of common but more complex clinical conditions than the traditional Pharmacy First service available in all local pharmacies. This includes antibiotics, if appropriate, for more complex conditions like chest infections, sore ears, sore throats and sinusitis which can help avoid the need to visit your local GP Practice.
Not all local pharmacies provide the Pharmacy First Plus service so it’s a good idea to call ahead to check whether a prescribing pharmacist is available before visiting the pharmacy. Contact details for participating pharmacies are listed below.
Remember to check your medicine supplies regularly, especially before holidays, and only order what you need to avoid waste.
Why a Medicines Review Can Help You
A quick chat with a healthcare professional can help ensure your medicines are still right for you. It’s a good opportunity to check what’s working, what’s not, and help you feel your best. Talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse about your medicines.
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Did You Know?
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In Forth Valley there are 75 community pharmacies spread across the entire region who, between them, dispensed more than five million prescriptions last year.
- Unused medicines cost the health service in Forth Valley £5 million each year. This is the equivalent of 800 hip replacements or 600 heart by-pass operations so please order only the medicines that you require. Some community pharmacies in Forth Valley also provide other pharmaceutical services including: Oxygen service, Palliative care, Stoma service and Disposal of pharmaceutical waste.