Local Pharmacy First Extension Service

Local Pharmacy First Extension Service

The aim of the Local Pharmacy First Extension Service is to allow patients suffering from skin conditions, skin infections (in those aged 1-17 years), acute sore throats (in those aged 5 years and above) to access advice and treatment from community pharmacies without the need to visit their GP.  Community pharmacists will carry out a consultation in the pharmacy with the patient.

The service also allows those patients diagnosed with COPD who have a handheld card to access rescue antibiotics and steroids.

For information regarding National Pharmacy First Service can be found under core services.

PGD’s

• COPD: Doxycycline
• COPD: Amoxicillin
• COPD: Prednisolone
• Hydrocortisone PGD
• Flucloxacillin PGD
• Penicillin PGD

Assessment and Notification Forms

• Hydrocortisone GP Notification/Consultation Form
• Flucloxacillin Assessment & GP Notification Form
• Penicillin Assessment & GP Notification Form
• GP Notification of Treatment of COPD

Supporting Documents

• Dermatology Presentation
• Skin Conditions Patient Information Leaflet
• Pharmacy First Extension Service SLA

Claim Form

The following claim forms should be submitted to Pamela Calder on a monthly basis to claim the consultation fees:

• Local Pharmacy First Extension Service – Claim Form (Feb 2024)

Training Materials

NES have developed a Pharmacy First Extension Service module which covers skin conditions and skin infections. This can be accessed on TURAS Learn.