Pharmacy First – Infected Insect Bites
A gentle reminder for our pharmacies and in particular those that are on or near our beautiful coastline or waterways, you may see an increase in infected insect bites as more locals and tourists take to the region.
Under the Pharmacy First service, infected insect bites are one of the seven common conditions that pharmacists can treat for those one year and over.
This is a timely opportunity to raise awareness with patients and local GP practices, along with helping meet service thresholds.
Download and display the following posters to inform and encourage patients to visit their pharmacy first:
A4 Insect Bite Portrait Poster
A4 Insect Bite Landscape Poster
A4 NHS Pharmacy First Age Eligibility Poster
For more specific Pharmacy First condition resources, see the DHSC resource centre here.
You may also find the CPE clinical pathways video or the CPPE e-learning useful.
Read our CPNS comments in The Pharmacist article.
