NHS PRESCRIBing
PHARMACIST
Often quicker than making a GP appointment our NHS Prescribing Pharmacist service in Neath offers free consultations and NHS prescriptions for treatments (where advisable) from our Pharmacist Prescriber.
We can offer an appointment for a range of common ailments or minor illnesses
Choose which pharmacy you’d like to attend and book an NHS appointment Online after reading the information provided below
What can be treated under the NHS Prescribing Pharmacist service?
Currently our Prescribing Pharmacist can assess:
Skin conditions including:
Infections –shingles, impetigo, cellulitis, paronychia, ingrowing toenail infections, infected bites
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Dry Skin
Ear Infections and ear wax
Sinusitis, rhinitis, tonsillitis, oral thrush
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) – female
PLUS ALL 26 NHS COMMON AILMENTS
- Acne
- Athletes Foot
- Backache (acute)
- Chickenpox
- Cold sores
- Colic
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
- Constipation
- Dermatitis (dry skin)
- Diarrhoea
- Dry Eye
- Haemorrhoids
- Hayfever
- Head Lice
- Indigestion
- Intertrigo
- Ingrowing toenail
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Oral thrush
- Ringworm
- Scabies
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Vaginal thrush
- Verruca
Who can make an appointment?
Anyone who lives in Wales or is registered to a Welsh GP practice and is able to attend the pharmacy in person.
You can either be referred by your GP or other healthcare professional or can self-refer to this service. If you are unsure please speak to our pharmacy team for advice.
If you are suffering with an eye condition you should visit a local optician first for a free NHS eye examination.
What to expect from the NHS Common Ailment service
You’ll need to allow the Prescribing Pharmacist access to your NHS record.
You will have a private consultation with the pharmacist prescriber in a consultation room, this will usually take between 10 and 15 minutes.
You don’t have to make an appointment but for this popular service it is best to.
Your doctor (GP) will be sent information about the advice and any prescription you have received.
Sometimes the pharmacist may need to refer you to your GP or another healthcare professional if they are unable to treat your condition.
What if the NHS Common Ailment service does not fit my needs?
You can of course access other NHS appointments, Click here for a leaflet on choosing the right service in the NHS
You could also check out our range of private treatment options by clicking here