What we do
The common ailments service offers patients access to free NHS advice and treatment for common ailments that cannot be managed by self care.
The service offers an alternative to making an appointment with the GP to discuss the following 26 conditions
- Acne
- Athletes Foot
- Backache (acute)
- Chickenpox
- Cold sores
- Colic
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
- Constipation
- Dermatitis (dry skin)
- Diarrhoea
- Dry Eye
- Haemorrhoids
- Hayfever
- Head Lice
- Indigestion
- Ingrowing toenail
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Oral thrush
- Ringworm (Intertrigo)
- Scabies
- Sore throat
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Vaginal thrush
- Verruca
Who is it for?
The service can be used by any patient who lives in Wales or is registered to a Welsh GP practice. The patient must be able to attend the pharmacy in person.
If you are suffering with an eye conditions you should visit a local optometrist (optician) for a free NHS eye examination in the first instance.
Sometimes the pharmacist may need to refer you to your GP or another healthcare professional if they are unable to treat your condition.
Can anyone use the service?
Patients can either be referred by their GP or other healthcare professional or can self-refer to this service. If you are unsure whether you need to use this service or see your doctor, please speak to the pharamcist for advice.
