Care at the Chemist
Under the ‘Care at the Chemist’ scheme, patients may obtain free
over the counter medicines from 30 pharmacies in the district if
they are exempt from prescription charges. Patients are registered
on the scheme and given a passport to allow them to discuss with the
pharmacist minor ailments such as head lice, coughs, colds and
simple pain.
The pharmacist will decide if providing a medicine is appropriate.
Patients have easier access to medicines, local pharmacists are used
for professional advice and GP appointments can be used for patients
with more serious ailments. Our local pharmacy in Garswood is part
of the scheme,
Click here to
see a list of the ailments covered by the scheme.
You can also speak to the pharmacist if you are suffering with a
minor eye infection (not applicable to children under 1 year of age)
or if you are a woman suffering with
cystitis (a water infection). Under this new service your
pharmacist may be able to prescribe an antibiotic to treat your
symptoms.
If you normally have to pay for your prescriptions, the maximum
amount you would pay is the normal prescription charge, regardless
of the cost of the medication the Pharmacist prescribes.
You can get medicines free of charge under these schemes if you:
- Are under 16 years of age
- Are over 65 years of age
- Hold a current prescription exemption certificate
For further details about ‘Care at the Chemist’ please ask at
Garswood Pharmacy or pick up a leaflet from the surgery.
Treat Yourself at the
Chemist
Have You Got One of the Following Ailments?
| Allergy/Hay fever |
Athletes Foot |
Cold Sores |
Chesty Cough |
| Cold |
Constipation |
Diarrhoea |
Dry Cough |
| Head Lice |
Headache/Temperature |
Indigestion |
Nasal Congestion |
| Oral Thrush |
Sore Throat |
Threadworms |
Vaginal Thrush |
If so, you do not have to wait for an appointment with your
doctor, you can go to one of the Care at the Chemist pharmacies
and receive advice and treatment form your pharmacist free of
charge*
Registration onto the scheme is simple. Please ask at reception
or any pharmacy.
* Medication is free of
charge for those patients exempt from prescription charges.
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