Services Database Think Pharmacy First Service
Service ID
18998
Description
The pharmacy will provide advice and support to people to manage minor ailments, including where necessary, the supply of medicines for the free of charge to patients or their children (under 16 years) who are exempt from the prescription levy on the grounds of low income, aged 16 to 18 in full time education or those who are aged > 60yrs.
Where appropriate the pharmacy may sell OTC medicines to the person to help manage the minor ailment, as described in Essential Service 6.
The pharmacy will operate a triage system, including referral to other health and social care professionals, where appropriate.
Location of service
North of Tyne LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Transitioned from PCT
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
The pharmacy contractor has a duty to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the service have relevant knowledge and are appropriately trained in the operation of the service.
The pharmacy contractor has a duty to ensure that pharmacists and staff involved in the provision of the scheme are aware of and operate within any local protocols.
