Some pharmacists can issue prescriptions?

Grandad99

I'm sure that I have seen a reference to this recently, part of the publicity to ease the pressure on GPs.

If this is correct what range of conditions can they prescribe for and is there any central list enabling one to be found locally?

olgadapolga

It depends on what qualification the pharmacist holds. When I was studying for my health visitor qualification, one of the lecturers was a pharmacist who could prescribe anything that a GP could.

As for finding one locally, you could try giving their professional body a ring?

Gers

Grandad99 wrote: »

I'm sure that I have seen a reference to this recently, part of the publicity to ease the pressure on GPs.

If this is correct what range of conditions can they prescribe for and is there any central list enabling one to be found locally?

There's the minor ailments scheme

https://www.boots.com/prescription-support/minorailments

I've used the Boots page as it was more informative than other websites though it's not the only resource for information.

Some areas are withdrawing from it so best to check.