NHS Pharmacy First

Age 1 and over · Free NHS service in Ainsdale

Impetigo treatment in Ainsdale

Be assessed by a pharmacist, with no GP appointment needed.

Fishlocks Chemist offers the NHS Pharmacy First service for impetigo in Ainsdale. A pharmacist can assess your skin and, where treatment is right for you, supply it without a GP appointment.

Book an appointment Call 01704 575478

Book your Impetigo appointment

Free NHS Pharmacy First service at Fishlocks Chemist. Choose a time that suits you.

Free NHS servicePharmacy First, no charge to be seen

No GP appointmentBe assessed by a pharmacist directly

Local Ainsdale teamReal people, not a call centre

Private consultationSeen discreetly in the pharmacy

Impetigo symptoms

Common signs include:

• Red sores or blisters, often around the nose and mouth
• Sores that burst and leave golden-brown crusts
• Itchy skin around the sores
• Sores that spread to other areas of the body

Is this service right for you?

Who this NHS service is for

• Anyone aged 1 and over
• Localised, non-bullous impetigo
• No GP appointment or referral needed, just book or call in

When to get different help

• Babies under 1 should see a GP
• Widespread, bullous or recurrent impetigo may need a GP
• If you have a weakened immune system, the pharmacist will guide you to the right care

How it works at Fishlocks Chemist

1

Book or call in

Book a Pharmacy First appointment online, or call us. You can often be seen the same day.

2

Speak to the pharmacist

You are seen in private. The pharmacist asks about your symptoms and checks whether this service is right for you.

3

Get the right outcome

If treatment is appropriate, the pharmacist supplies it. If not, they advise the best next step. This is an NHS assessment, so treatment is only given when clinically appropriate.

Questions people usually ask

Do I need to see my GP first?

No. You can come straight to the pharmacy. For impetigo, a pharmacist can assess you and, where appropriate, supply treatment without a GP appointment.

Is it free?

The Pharmacy First consultation is a free NHS service. If you are supplied a medicine, the usual NHS prescription charge applies unless you are exempt.

Will I definitely be given medicine?

Not necessarily. The pharmacist assesses your symptoms and only supplies treatment if it is clinically appropriate. If it is not, they will explain the best next step.

Do I need an appointment?

You can book online for a set time, or call in. Booking ahead means you are seen quickly and in private.

See all conditions covered by Pharmacy First at Fishlocks Chemist

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Contact Fishlocks Chemist

Fishlocks Chemist

17 Station Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3HN

Phone: 01704 575478

Website: www.fishlockpharmacy.co.uk

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