Pharmacy First allows patients to visit their local pharmacy as the first port of call for a wide range of minor illnesses for assessment and treatment without needing to contact the GP surgery. Conditions include Acne, Backache, Cough, Indigestion, Eczema, Hayfever, Period pains and Shingles.

For the full list of conditions covered please click on the link below to be taken to the information page. 

https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/nhs-pharmacy-first-scotland

It can be difficult to find good quality reliable information online regarding medical conditions. NHS inform aims to provide accurate and relevant information for pateints to make decisions about their own health.  Information provided includes:

• A Symptoms tracker
• Information on healthy lifestyle
• Conprehensive list of conditions and what to do
• Finding local health Services such as Dentist, Optician or local Hospital/A&E.

Please click the link below to be taken to the NHS Inform website.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/