Pharmacies
Pharmacists (sometimes called chemists) are experts in medicines and how they work. They play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients.
They dispense your prescriptions, provide a range of services related to specific health issues and can offer advice on healthy living and minor ailments.
Minor ailments scheme
Why wait to see your doctor? Minor ailments are conditions that can be self-treated with medicine available over the counter from your pharmacy.
The minor ailment scheme allows you easier access to the same advice, treatment and medicines from your pharmacist as you would get from your GP, without having to wait for a GP appointment. You can also get your medicines free if you are normally exempt from paying prescription charges!
Download the Minor Ailments Scheme leaflet for more information about the scheme.
Find a pharmacy
Use the above search to find your nearest pharmacy or visit NHS Choices website to view a list of pharmacies in Islington
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