Pharmacy First
Pharmacy First is currently commissioned by NHS Leeds ICB. The service is commissioned to help release capacity in general practice by providing an appropriate alternative for the treatment of minor ailments.
To be eligible for Pharmacy First patients must:
- Be currently suffering from one of the minor ailments included in the service – e.g. the service MUST NOT be used to supply medicines for “just in case” use.
- Be exempt from prescription charges – remember to check this in case you need to complete the declaration on behalf of the patient.
- Consent to share details with their GP – without this consent the patient cannot access Pharmacy First.
- Be registered with a Leeds GP practice (please note: the Pharmacy First Service may also be provided for a patient who is not registered with a GP. See the service specification below for details).
NHS Leeds ICB Pharmacy First Service
The NHS ICB in Leeds has confirmed that Pharmacy First is to continue until 31st March 2024.
The 2023/2024 service specification and updated formulary are listed below.
Leeds Service Specification 2023/24 – Updated June 2023
Leeds Consultation Form – June 2023
Claims for this service are processed via PharmOutcomes.
For any Leeds pharmacies wanting to provide Pharmacy First, please email info@cpwy.org.
Bulletins
Leeds Pharmacy First Bulletin – February 2019
Resources
Antibiotic Leaflet with Images
Caring for Children with Coughs Leaflet
Self-Care Guide to Help You Treat Your Infection
Patient.co.uk – Health information leaflets
Treat Yourself Better website – Not available as a leaflet but patients can be signposted to the website.
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Pages/hub.aspx
http://www.whenshouldiworry.com/view-booklet.php
Final Scabies Leaflet – English
Final Scabies Leaflet – Romanian
To support pharmacy teams in managing minor illnesses, including identifying red flag symptoms, Community Pharmacy England has compiled a one-stop resource hub linking to the most up to date clinic resources on managing minor illnesses. See Minor Illnesses Resource Hub.
If you have any queries about the Pharmacy First service, please contact Lisa Meeks by emailing lisa@cpwy.org.
Last Updated: 11th July 2023
