Have you heard of the new Pharmacy First service and what do you think about access to pharmacy services?
Healthwatch County Durham would like to hear about you experiences of local pharmacies as part of the Health and Wellbeing Board's review looking at whether there are adequate pharmacy services to meet the needs of the local population, including the new Pharmacy First service launched in 2024.
Did you know you can now get treatment for some common conditions directly from your pharmacy, without the need to see a GP or a prescription.
The Pharmacy First service can treat:
Earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat and urinary tract infections.