About your Local Pharmacists
Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can provide assistance and guidance on various illnesses and ailments. They can provide crucial information about your medication – dosage and the potential side effects, they can recommend over-the-counter remedies for common ailments, and they can provide insight into managing chronic conditions, allergies, stress, and anxiety.
The Common Ailments Scheme
Pharmacists are also part of the common ailment scheme. The common ailment scheme is a pharmacy service for adults and children living in Wales. If you experience a common ailment, you can ask the pharmacist for advice and treatment without having to make a GP appointment.
Some common ailments are:
- Hay fever
- Eye infections
- Dry eye
- Acne
- Verrucas
- Sore throats
- Cold sores
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Chicken pox
- Head Lice
- Nappy rash
Other common health issues pharmacists can help you with include:
Chronic health conditions:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- High cholesterol
Minor injury treatment:
- Minor Cuts
- Minor Bruises
- Minor Burns
Women’s health:
- Birth Control
- Menstrual Issues
- Menopause Symptoms
- Feminine Hygiene
Find your pharmacy
With over 25 pharmacies in our local directory, you’re sure to find a pharmacy near you.
Click here, to find your community pharmacy.