Did you know that in Wales your pharmacist can provide free confidential advice and treatment without your having to book an appointment to see your GP?
Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
Choose Pharmacy - proud to support community pharmacies in Wales. #ChoosePharmacy
Even better than that! Brought into national commissioning June last year- delivered 12k consultations in those 10 months with approx 50% pharmacies delivering. Becomes mandatory part of common ailments from October. CP showing immense value, future funding needs to support.
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The Common Ailments Service is available at most Welsh Community Pharmacies, where Pharmacists can provide free NHS consultation and appropriate advice, treatment or referral if required for a range of conditions, often without appointment. More info at https://t.co/EH2mtRuBkS
Fantastic morning in community pharmacy today including 9 Common Ailments, 3 Emergency Medicine supplies and lots of happy patients. Making the most of the opportunities delivered by the Welsh community pharmacy contract. #communitypharmacy
Already in place across Wales.
The new contract includes national Common Ailment Service, IP services (incl UTI, ENT Contraception, skin ++), EMS, flu, EHC (soon to include bridging and Quick start POP) and Discharge Meds Review service.
Already in place across Wales.
The new contract includes national Common Ailment Service, IP services (incl UTI, ENT Contraception, skin ++), EMS, flu, EHC (soon to include bridging and Quick start POP) and Discharge Meds Review service.
Wales had the Emergency Medicines Service (EMS) that allows the community Pharmacists to access the Welsh GP record via Choose Pharmacy view current repeat medications and to supply, if appropriate, in an safe and timely manner.
How to get the most from your community pharmacy- including free NHS treatment for minor conditions on the Common Ailment Scheme, and effectively managing your repeat prescriptions #HelpUsHelpYou