Care at the Chemist
NHS Care at the Chemist - what’s it all about?
Knowsley Primary Care Trust operates a minor ailments
scheme that you can access via your local pharmacy.
Can I just call in to my local chemist?
Yes you can. The scheme is open to anyone registered
with a Knowsley GP. Just take along proof of your
identity. The scheme does not stop you seeing your GP in
the normal way.
Under the scheme you can see your local pharmacist for a
private consultation, usually without an appointment,
for a wide range of ailments. If you don’t pay for your
prescriptions then any medication the Pharmacist
prescribes will be free of charge.
What treatments are provided?
Your local Pharmacist is able to prescribe from an
agreed list of medications so they can recommend the
most appropriate treatment for your condition.
Can I go to my chemist with any ailment?
You can always ask your Pharmacist for advice about any
minor ailment.
The following conditions can currently be treated under
Knowsley NHS Care at the Chemist scheme:
| Allergic Reactions | Diarrhoea | Oral Thrush |
| Colds | Haemorrhoids | Scabies |
| Coughs | Head lice | Scabies Itch |
| Cold Sores | Hayfever | Sore Throat |
| Constipation | Headache | Temperature |
| Contact Dermatitis | Indigestion | Threadworms |
| Cystitis | Nasal Congestion | Vaginal Thrush |
| Warts and Verrucas |
Remember! Just ask for NHS Care at the Chemist.
