Common Ailments and Independent Prescribing Service (Free NHS Service)

Our Common Ailment Scheme offers convenient access to advice and treatment for a wide range of everyday health conditions, without the need to see a GP. Our trained pharmacy team will assess your symptoms, provide professional advice, and recommend appropriate treatment to help you feel better and more effective.

We can support with a variety of common conditions, including:

  • Cough / chest infections (3+ years)
  • Earache / earwax
  • UTI (water infection)
  • Sore throat
  • Rash or skin infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Hayfever
  • Skin conditions
  • Gout flare-up
  • Acne and rosacea
  • Athlete’s foot
  • Backache
  • Chickenpox
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Constipation
  • Dry skin / eczema flare-up
  • Psoriasis
  • Dry eyes
  • Fungal skin infection / ringworm
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Head lice
  • Indigestion / reflux
  • Ingrown toenail
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Nappy rash
  • Oral thrush
  • Scabies
  • Teething
  • Threadworm
  • Vaginal thrush
  • Verruca / wart

Our team will advise whether treatment can be provided in the pharmacy or
if referral to another healthcare professional is needed.