Patients suffering from common illnesses including earache, sinusitis and a sore throat may be able to get treatment and prescription-only medicines from pharmacies from today (Wednesday January 31) – without the need for a doctor’s appointment. The NHS Pharmacy First service believes it will be able to save up to 10 million general practice (GP) appointments a year by offering adults and children quicker and more convenient care for some complaints. Seven common ailments, identified by the NHS, can now be treated by pharmacies signed up to the scheme, who will be able to examine patients and …
