Do you need really to see a G.P?       

Patients suffering from minor ailments, such as colds, sore throats, hayfever, vaginal thrush, headlice, dhobe itch, diarrhoea and athlete's foot can now be treated on the NHS at the Health Centre Pharmacy. 

Around certain times of year, GP surgeries are required to deal with large numbers of patients suffering from minor ailments such as sore throats, headaches, coughs and colds and hayfever.

This new service will take some pressure off GP practices, allowing doctors more time to deal with more serious complaints, while offering patients easy access to treatment through the pharmacy.

People now have the choice and convenience of visiting the pharmacy, where they can access expert advice on minor ailments and, where appropriate, free medicines without the need for a prescription.

Our Pharmacists are highly trained professionals, who can diagnose and treat such minor ailments, while advising patients with more serious complaints to visit their GP.

http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/infoofficeminorailments.pdf