pharmacistPharmacy First

Sometimes when you or your family are unwell, you may not need to make an appointment to see your GP.  The local community pharmacist is a trained medical professional who can provide free advice on the best treatment for a wide range of illnesses and minor ailments.

As well as free medical advice, the local community pharmacy can now also provide free medication for some illnesses and minor ailments under a scheme called Think Pharmacy First.  TPF allows people who receive free prescriptions to go straight to their pharmacist to receive treatment without needing to visit their GP to get a prescription first.

Click on the local link for more information on this and other useful sites:    http://www.northtynesideccg.nhs.uk/your-health/health-campaigns/health-campaign-2

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