Services Database Selfcare Advice Service
Service ID
632609
Description
Aims and Objectives
The Community Pharmacy Selfcare Advice Service will aim to support the provision of the ‘minor illness referral’ element of the new ‘Pharmacy First’ service, for NEL residents on low incomes and those who are the most socially vulnerable. The ‘Pharmacy First’ service would normally require patients referred to the service to purchase any medicines appropriate to the condition for which they have been referred. The Community Pharmacy Selfcare Advice Service would allow for eligible patients (as defined by this service specification) to receive free-of-charge over the counter (OTC) medicines for certain specified minor illnesses.
Location of service
North East London LPC
Commissioner
ICB
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
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Status
Ongoing
