Whilst this may be entirely appropriate for some patients, for the majority it is an inconvenient and inefficient way of getting help for these conditions. One of the services that community pharmacists are trained to provide is the treatment of minor ailments. When a patient presents at a pharmacy with symptoms of a minor ailment, the pharmacist establishes if the symptoms are indeed minor in which case the pharmacist can offer advice and, if necessary, recommend appropriate treatment.
If the symptoms are of a more serious nature, the pharmacist will refer the patient to another healthcare professional. The service was first introduced to Northern Ireland in , and referral into the service includes referral from GP practices, the community pharmacist or self-referral by the patient. Using this service the pharmacist can supply advice or advice and medicines for treatment of certain ailments, to suitable patients.
Patients are not charged for this service. Provision of the Pharmacy First Service through community pharmacies:. Privacy Notice. This recording must be viewed by all pharmacists prior to service delivery. Pharmacists must be registered with EHCO to view the recording. There is also a short video available here to assist with registration.
Any problems please contact Elaine Kane at e. Pharmacy First Service Update 31st October It has been confirmed by SPPG that recurrent funding has been secured to allow the continued provision of the Pharmacy First Service for the management of uncomplicated UTI in women aged years.
Pharmacy First UTI pilot service evaluation. Tel: WhatsApp Business Terms of Service can be found here and privacy policy here UCA-NI Privacy Policy We take your privacy seriously and do not share or sell any personal details with third parties for commercial purposes.
