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Pharmacy First Service
Most local pharmacies provide the Pharmacy First Scotland as an NHS service. If you have a minor ailment, you have to visit a pharmacy first. You do not need to book an appointment and you can just visit just about any pharmacy. Get fine and efficient Pharmacy First Service in Dornoch by visiting us today.
Who can use NHS Pharmacy First Service in Dornoch?
The NHS Pharmacy First service is accessible to all individuals residing or registered with a GP practice in Scotland.
How the service works
All pharmacists and other pharmacy staff have expertise in medicines, so they can help you.
For various minor conditions and common clinical problems, you can talk to a pharmacist for not only advice but also assistance. However, pharmacists can only prescribe specific medicines and products on the NHS.
There may be more effective medicines for treating your condition. However, if you want a certain medicine or product, you may have to purchase it.
Since some pharmacists have added prescribing qualifications, they can prescribe a variety of medicines too.
How do I use the Pharmacy First Service in Dornoch?
All pharmacies in Scotland that dispense NHS prescriptions also provide the NHS Pharmacy First service. Therefore, you can choose which pharmacy to use. In most cases, you do not require an appointment.
However, you will have to provide some details to the pharmacist (or any other member of their staff) when you visit the pharmacy.
Either the pharmacist or a member of their staff, will:
– ask about your symptoms
– give you advice on your health condition
– if necessary provide medication
– refer you to another health professional (for example, to your GP) if it’s necessary
– create a Patient Medication Record (PMR) to record any advice and treatment they give you
Can I still visit other pharmacies?
You can go to any pharmacy to buy medication, collect prescriptions or access the NHS Pharmacy First service. You don’t have to visit the same pharmacy always.
However, using a particular pharmacy allows the pharmacist to keep track of your treatment. Consequently, this assists you to manage your condition effectively.