The Pharmacy First Service will launch on 31st January 2024. The new clinical pathways element of Pharmacy First Service will allow pharmacists to provide consultations to give advice to patients and supply NHS-funded treatment (including some POMs under PGDs), where clinically appropriate, to treat 7 common health conditions.

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Clinical pathway                                                                          Age range

1)      Acute otitis media                                                              1 – 17 years

2)      Impetigo                                                                              1 year and over

3)      Infected insect bites                                                           1year and over

4)      Sore throat                                                                          5 years and over

5)      Sinusitis                                                                              12 years and over

6)      Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women            16 – 64 years

7)      Shingles                                                                              18 years and over

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This will be in addition to :-​

• Urgent repeat medicine supply – as previously available

• NHS referrals for minor illness - as previously available

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