We are testing a new service that allows patients with minor illnesses or those who want an urgent supply of their usual medications to receive assistance at a local pharmacy. We will make arrangements for you to see a pharmacist if we determine during your initial evaluation that doing so will allow us to provide you with the fastest and safest care possible while avoiding a long queue. How can I treat a minor illness at a pharmacy near me in Catshill, Market Street, and Birmingham Road? Keep reading to find out.
Calling 111 – The next step
Pharmacists are skilled at treating minor illnesses and dispensing medications. You can be seen right away at the pharmacy of your choice if you schedule a consultation with a pharmacist.
Once you’ve called 111 for your supply or minor illness query, we will provide the pharmacy you have selected with your contact information and health-related details. The pharmacist will be expecting you. All you have to do is visit the designated pharmacy after we’ve got in touch with them, inform the employees there that you were sent by the urgent and emergency care team, and let them know you’ve arrived for your appointment with the pharmacist. The pharmacist will then talk with you and evaluate you in a confidential consultation room.
Which pharmacy near me can I go to?
We are currently trialling this service at our branches based in Catshill, Market Street, and Birmingham Road. If you have any knowledge enquiries related to a minor illness, you can of course get in touch with your local branch.
How is your information used?
Your personal information will only be used to handle your care safely. The NHS will keep all of your personal information in strict confidence and won’t divulge it to anybody else.
Can a pharmacy near me in Catshill, Market Street, and Birmingham Road give me antibiotics?
Pharmacies can offer advice on how to manage a variety of common ailments and minor injuries. The pharmacist and their staff can assist you in selecting an over-the-counter medication if you want to purchase one.
There are no over-the-counter antibiotics for treating minor ailments. Only doctors can prescribe antibiotics in the UK, with very few exclusions. In some circumstances, a pharmacist is qualified to write prescriptions.
If a pharmacist is not properly trained, they cannot prescribe antibiotics. They must be certified as independent pharmacist prescriber. PIP is a practice certificate that enables them to independently prescribe for conditions that are within the scope of their clinical expertise. It covers the majority of drugs listed in Schedule 2, 3, 4, or 5 of the Controlled Drugs Act.
Can a pharmacy give me an emergency prescription?
You can get an emergency supply from a pharmacy without the need for a prescription if you run out of your prescription medication and do not have a prescription with you.
If possible, bring the packaging for the medication or an old prescription with you.
The pharmacist will examine you to determine:
- If you require the medication right away
- Who previously prescribed the medication (to confirm that they are a reliable source)
- What dosage of the medication is right for you to take
Before the pharmacist can provide a prescription-only medication without a prescription in an emergency, you must be able to answer all of these questions. They will record your personal information, the medication they administer, and the emergency’s specifics.
What sorts of conditions can I go to the pharmacy near me in Catshill, Market Street, and Birmingham Road for?
Pharmacies can offer advice on how to treat a variety of common ailments and minor accidents, including:
- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
- Cystitis
- Coughs
- Colds
- Skin rashes
- Flu
- Earache
- Teething
- Red eye
Find your local Knights Pharmacy branch to get treatment for minor illnesses at a pharmacy near you in Catshill, Market Street, and Birmingham Road. You can also book your appointment today!
This post was written on behalf of Knights Pharmacy by Pharmacy Mentor
Updated October 2022
