NHS Care at the Chemist Scheme and Self Care

The local NHS operates a minor ailments scheme that is accessible at your local Chemist/Pharmacy right on the high street.

Do you know about the NHS Care at the Chemist Scheme?

Under the scheme, you can see you local pharmacist for a private consultation, usually without an appointment, for a wide range of ailments. If you don't pay for prescriptions, then any medication the Pharmacist prescribes is free of charge, and open to anyone who is registered with a St Helens Doctor.

So, what treatments are provided?

Your local pharmacist is able to give advice and prescribe a medicine from an agreed list to ensure the most appropriate treatment for your condition.

The following conditions can currently be treated by the NHS Care at the Chemist scheme:

Allergies
Athletes foot
Cold sores
Colic
Constipation
Coughs, colds and sore throats
Cystitis
Diarrhoea
Ear wax
Haemorrhoids
Headache
Head lice
Indigestion
Mouth Ulcers
Minor eye infections
Minor skin reactions
Nappy rash
Nasel congestion
Oral Thrush
Pain or temperature
Teething
Threadworm
Thrush (genital)
Warts and verrucas

Some treatments are not available for children - please discuss with your Pharmacist.

Click here to view the Care at the Chemist leaflet

Click here to view the Care at the Chemist leaflet in Arabic

Self Care Policy

So, remember, just ask for NHS Care at the Chemist!