Minor Ailments Scheme in conjunction with your Pharmacist
Every week appointments with your GP are taken to discuss minor conditions. Advice and treatment for these problems can be received at your local pharmacy. Freeing up appointments about warts, athletes foot and colds would allow your GP to spend more time tackling complex medical problems.
If you are suffering from one of the ailments listed below, you may not need to go to your GP for treatment. So, instead of waiting for a GP’s appointment, visit your friendly local pharmacist first!
Athlete’s foot Back pain Cold sores Conjunctivitis Constipation Contact dermatitis Coughs & colds Cystitis Diarrhoea Earache Ear wax Fever Haemorrhoids (piles) Hayfever & allergies Head lice Headache Indigestion Insect bites/stings Mouth ulcers Nappy rash Scabies Sprains & strains Teething Threadworm Toothache Thrush Sore throat Warts & Verrucas
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