Health advice without an appointment, go to your pharmacy first!
Pharmacists across Newham can give you advice on a range of minor health problems for FREE.
With the Pharmacy First Scheme – (Minor Ailments), your pharmacist can treat you for minor health problems without an appointment.
Minor health problems include:
| Sore Throat | Insect Bites & Stings | Athletes Foot |
| Cold | Soft Tissue Injury | Head Lice |
| High-Temperature | Constipation | Mouth Ulcers |
| Headaches | Diarrhoea | Back Pain |
| Indigestion | Vaginal Thrush | Teething |
The Pharmacy First Scheme – (Minor Ailment Scheme) is FREE for all patients that do not pay for prescriptions.
However, if you normally pay for prescriptions the pharmacist can still provide advice and medicines for a reasonable price.
For more information about Pharmacy First Scheme – (Minor Ailment Scheme), talk to your local pharmacy, or visit www.nhs.uk to find out if your pharmacy is participating.
