Services - Shaunaks Pharmacy group

Acute otitis Media

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

1. What the Service Includes Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a diagnostic service that measures your blood pressure automatically over a 24-hour period while you go about your normal daily activities and sleep. A small, portable monitor is fitted to your arm and takes regular readings throughout the day and night. These readings provide a detailed profile of how your blood pressure changes over time, helping to give a more accurate picture than a single reading taken in a clinic. 2. Who Can Use This ServiceThis service is suitable for individuals who: Have been advised to monitor their blood pressure more closely Have previously recorded high blood pressure readings in a clinic Need confirmation of a possible high blood pressure diagnosis Are currently taking medication for blood pressure and require monitoring Want a comprehensive assessment of their blood pressure pattern over 24 hours 3. Why People Choose ABPM at a Pharmacy Provides more accurate and detailed blood pressure data than single readings Helps identify conditions such as “white coat” hypertension or masked hypertension Convenient and professional service without needing to attend multiple appointments Fast results that can be shared with your healthcare professional if needed Carried out by trained pharmacy staff in a comfortable and accessible setting 4. How the Process Works A trained member of the pharmacy team fits the monitor to your arm. You wear the monitor for approximately 24 hours during normal daily activities and sleep. The device records blood pressure readings at regular intervals. You return the monitor to the pharmacy the next day for analysis. A detailed report of your blood pressure readings is provided. This service helps provide a clearer understanding of your blood pressure and supports better decisions about your health and treatment if required.

Impetigo

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

Insect Bite

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

Sinusitis

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

Sore throat

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

Urinary Tract Infection

What is the NHS Pharmacy First service?This NHS service allows you to get quick access to healthcare advice as you can walk into a pharmacy and request the service.You can get help with the following seven conditions:Earache (for people aged 1 to 17 years)Impetigo (for people aged 1 year and over)Infected insect bites (for people aged 1 year and over)Shingles (for people aged 18 years and over)Sinusitis (for people aged 12 years and over)Sore throat (for people aged 5 years and over)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (for women aged 16 to 64 years)What does the service involve?You will speak to a pharmacist in a private consultation room, with some pharmacies also offering appointments online via a video consultation.The pharmacist will talk to you about your symptoms and will provide advice and, if necessary, supply a prescription medicine to treat the condition.If you are given a prescription medicine, NHS prescription charges apply if you normally pay for medicines supplied on prescription.An electronic message will be sent to your GP surgery so your GP health record can be updated with information about the consultation.Should the pharmacist be unable to help, you will be directed to your GP surgery or another health professional.

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