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pharmacy plus?

Has anyone heard of a scheme called pharmacy plus?
I have been told by a freind that there is available a range of free over the counter medicines for children under the age of 16 at any pharmacy.
apparently if you take in the childs medical card to a participating pharmacy and fill in a form you will be issed with a card which will entitle you to any of a range of medicines including head lice treatment, paracetamol and cough medicine.
I would be interested to know if anyone has used this scheme and if so what is the catch?

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  • Violetta_2
    Violetta_2 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    In Scotland it's the Minor Ailments scheme google it for your own area.
    "Everyone can go to their pharmacist for advice or to buy a medicine for a minor illness or ailment.
    But this is a new NHS service for people, including children, who don't pay prescription charges. It means that if your pharmacist thinks you need it then they can give you a medicine on the NHS without you having to pay for it. It will also save you making an appointment with your GP simply to get a prescription."
    This has been running for a few years we have used it ourselves when dd had a bad cold got liquid paracetamol to bring her temp down.
    WHAT DOES THE SERVICE OFFER?
    • You will be able to get advice and free treatment from your community pharmacist for minor illnesses and ailments such as:
    acne
    athlete's foot
    back ache
    cold sores
    constipation
    cough
    diarrhoea
    ear ache
    eczema and allergies
    haemorrhoids (piles)
    hay fever
    headache
    head lice
    indigestion
    mouth ulcers
    nasal congestion
    pain
    period pain
    thrush
    sore throat
    threadworms
    warts and verrucae
    • If your pharmacist feels that it is better for you to see your GP then they may refer you directly or tell you to make an appointment with your GP
    Booo!!!
  • Can't find anything called Pharmacy Plus on the NHS website. The only links seem to be to some pharmacies in Bristol which go by that name. Maybe ask your GP next time you see them, or ask in your local pharmacy?
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