Minor Ailments

The NHS Minor Ailments is provided for those who were previously entitled to free prescriptions (before April 2011). It allows the pharmacist to diagnose and prescribe for certain minor conditions, saving a trip to the doctor.

Conditions which can be treated by the pharmacist on the scheme, include;

  • Head Lice
  • Athletes Foot
  • Ringworm
  • Fever
  • Constipation
  • Chicken Pox
  • Heartburn / Indegestion
  • Ulcers
  • Oral Thrush
  • Vaginal Thrush
  • Allergies
  • Warts / Verrucas
  • Diarrhoea

If you call in to the pharmacy we can register you for the service. Our pharmacist can then prescribe you the most appropriate treatment for the condition you present with.

Minor Ailment Service

Eligibility

To qualify for the minor ailments service, you must have one of the following exemptions

  • Under 16
  • 16/17/18 in FT education
  • Over 60
  • Income Support
  • Maternity Exemption
  • Medical Exemption
  • NHS Tax Credits
  • Job Seekers Allowance