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Pharamacy First

A service available to all patients registered with a GP in Scotland. Pharmacies are able to offer treatment for a wide range of conditions some  of which are listed below.

Acne

Allergies - over 1 years old

Athlete’s foot

Backache - with no other concerning features

Blocked or runny nose - if symptoms of COVID-19 please follow national guidance 

Cold sores

Constipation - with no other concerning features

Cough - if symptoms of COVID-19 please follow national guidance

Cystitis/UTI - 16 - 65 years (birth sex female) except pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, immune dysfunction or recurrent  

Diarrhoea - over 1 unless pregnant or unwell 

Eczema

Earache - unless unwell, discharge or significant hearing change 

Hayfever - over 1 years old 

Head lice

Headache - if symptoms of COVID-19 please follow national guidance

Haemorrhoids (piles) - all over 18 years unless unwell or blood mixed in with stool

Impetigo - unless extensive or recurrent in last 3 months

Indigestion - over 12 years and no other concerning features

Mouth ulcers

Pain

Period pain - over 10 years and primary menstrual pain

Nappy rash - unless signs of infection

Scabies - over 2 years old

Sore throat - if symptoms of COVID-19 please follow national guidance

Threadworms - over 2 years 

Thrush - 16 - 60 years with no more than 2 recurrences in last 6 months

Warts - except face and genital areas

Verrucas

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