Services Database Pharmacy First Common Ailments Scheme (West Kent Area)
Service ID
20280
Description
The scheme will offer patients access to self-care advice for the treatment of an agreed range of common ailments and, where appropriate, supply with General Sales List (GSL) or pharmacy (P) medicines, at NHS expense, for eligible patients.
This scheme is available to all patients who are exempt from prescription charges (with the exception of pre-payment certificate holders) and who are registered with a GP practice contracted to NHS England Kent and Medway Area Team, West Kent CCG area.
Location of service
Kent LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
All pharmacists and appropriately trained pharmacy staff working at participating pharmacies can provide this enhanced service if they are clinically competent in the treatment of common minor ailments. Pharmacies signing up to offer this service must make a declaration of competence in this regard.
Comments
This service is available in the west Kent area only.
