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NPN | Pharmacy First | Infected Insect Bites

In the middle of a healthcare revolution, Pharmacy First is transforming the way we approach and manage primary healthcare. This forward-thinking initiative, building upon the foundation of the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, has positioned community pharmacies as central to the management of minor health concerns. Among these, insect bites can often lead to discomfort and, in some cases, more serious health complications. Pharmacy First offers a timely and efficient solution to address these concerns, ensuring that UK residents can receive prompt and professional care.


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NPN | Pharmacy First | Ear Ache

Embarking on a healthcare revolution, Pharmacy First is rewriting the rules of primary healthcare across the UK. This trailblazing service, building upon the foundation laid by the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, lifts community pharmacies to new heights in the management of minor illnesses and urgent medication needs. It's a game-changer, especially for those grappling with the discomfort of earache—a condition that spares no age but often hits the youngest among us the hardest.


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NPN | Pharmacy First | Sore Throat

Pharmacy First is revolutionising the nation’s approach to staying healthy. This innovative service builds on the NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service, and highlights the crucial role of community pharmacies in addressing minor health issues. Sore Throats are one of the more common complaints that people need help with - it affects all ages, and although it’s a common ailment, it can sometimes indicate more serious health concerns.


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NPN | Add Your Local Pharmacy to your Travel Check-List

Planning your holiday takes a lot of preparation. You’ve booked the flights and accommodation, you’re planning what to pack - but amidst the excitement, it’s easy to overlook a crucial aspect of your travel planning: a visit to your local pharmacy! Although it may not be the first thing on your mind, a trip to the pharmacy down the road can provide you with countless services and products that will make your trip more comfortable and stress-free. Here are a few of the reason why you should make a stop at your local pharmacy before you go on holiday.


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NPN | Download the Healthera App Today

When you download the Healthera App, you’re taking control of your health and helping to support your local community and the UK’s dedicated network of pharmacies.

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NPN | How Pharmacies Are Helping With The Cost of Living Crisis

With inflation rates reaching heights last seen in the early eighties, the UK is up against a serious cost-of-living crisis, from energy to food prices, we’re all feeling the economic squeeze, and the pharmacies in the heart of our communities represent a life-line for those who can’t access their GP.


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NPN | How Community Pharmacy Can Help With Cancer Diagnosis

Recent figures show that the UK has dropped to the bottom of the list of countries in Europe when it comes to waiting times for cancer treatment - but an NHS pilot may help patients receive the vital treatment they need sooner with the help of community pharmacy teams.


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NPN | Are You Using Your Medicines Correctly?

A Medicine Use Review (MUR) is a service provided by your community pharmacy, available free of charge for patients who are suffering from long term conditions. The point of a Medicine Use Review is to identify and discuss any issues you may have with taking your medication as prescribed.


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NPN | Electronic Prescription Service

The need for paper prescriptions may be a thing of the past thanks to the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS), now available within more primary and community care settings, including your local pharmacy.


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NPN | Your Pharmacy Can Help - Digestive Health

Are you worried about your digestive health? Is the period after a meal always uncomfortable? Your local pharmacy can be a valuable resource to help you make up with your gut.

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NPN | Prescription Charges

According to The Department of Health and Social Care, prescription charges will be held at £9.35 an item as we move into the 2022/23 financial year, marking the first time in 12 years that costs have been frozen like this.


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